Does your tween still play?

Tween angst is widely known and bemoaned by parents the world over. The years between 8 and 12 can be a real rollercoaster of emotions and change. One of the biggest (non-physical) changes that occurs from child to tween is often unrecognized, they stop playing! Recent UK research indicates that dolls are identified by 49%…

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Why play?

Dr David Whitebread from the University of Cambridge has recently reported on the importance of play in a child’s development. Dr Whitebread said, ‘Play in all its rich variety is one of the highest achievements of the human species’, and here at Forever Dolls, we couldn’t agree more. This is just the latest in hundreds of studies which confirm the same thing. Plus, the United Nations High Commission

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Real Dolls for Real Kids

Playing is a child’s primary tool for understanding the world. So, what they play with matters. That’s why Little Mummies was invented. Our dolls aim to be realistic companions for imaginative play. Developmental experts tell us that free play is important for a child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth. These are the three pillars upon which Little Mummies stands. Our dolls are created to be

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Childhood Memories

What are your most significant childhood memories? Maybe the smell of Christmas pudding cooking? Or perhaps a fall off the school playground monkey bars? The touch of a particular softtoy or the smell of your mum’s favourite perfume are also common early memories. Researchers have shown that most people’s childhood experiences being to become long…

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A History of Dolls

Here at Forever Dolls, we are passionate about Dolls. We know how magical they can be in the lives of kids. Today, we wanted to share with you the fascinating history of dolls. From ancient Egypt to the French aristocracy – dolls have always played an important part in the human experience.   Ever Evolving…

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