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Would you buy a dollhouse for a 10 year old?

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Mastmw7g · 13/08/2023 20:41

My daughter asked for a dollhouse that's recommended for ages 3 to 6. I'm glad she still wants to play with toys but hesitant to buy something intended for a much younger child.

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Neonyellowfish · 13/08/2023 21:03

Depends … if it was a proper antique collectible one then yes but no I wouldn’t buy a 10 year old a 3-6 year old dolls house unless she has special needs.

elenacampana · 13/08/2023 21:02

OneRingToRuleThemAll · 13/08/2023 20:59

Is it a Barbie Dreamhouse? I reckon girls of all ages will want one this year.

I'm 36 and want one!

Also 36. The excitement I felt when my niece got one surprised me! 🌸💞👱🏻‍♀️

Crzy · 13/08/2023 21:00

Show her some of the pretty adult ones like this and give her the choice between them or the one she wants? https://www.amazon.co.uk/CUTEBEE-Dollhouse-Miniature-Furniture-DollHouse/dp/B082R3F86Z/ref=asc_df_B07SYHL847/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310764962823&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1488287887310386896&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045001&hvtargid=pla-788106682981&psc=1&th=1 she might find another she prefers in terms of aesthetic but if she’s got her heart set on that one I’d get it for her altho I’d probably try marketplace ect for a second hand one first if you don’t want to spend that money on a younger child’s version. If she doesn’t like it a few months down the line you can give her the option to sell it and use the money to buy something else she wants.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CUTEBEE-Dollhouse-Miniature-Furniture-DollHouse/dp/B082R3F86Z/ref=asc_df_B07SYHL847/?linkCode=df0&hvadid=310764962823&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1488287887310386896&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9045001&hvtargid=pla-788106682981&psc=1&th=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-am-i-being-unreasonable-4871379-would-you-buy-a-dollhouse-for-a-10-year-old

OneRingToRuleThemAll · 13/08/2023 20:59

Is it a Barbie Dreamhouse? I reckon girls of all ages will want one this year.

I'm 36 and want one!

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Mastmw7g · 13/08/2023 20:52

It is a bit expensive, and she's insistent it be this dollhouse and not another. But I'm mostly afraid she won't play with it, or will immediately give it up because someone from school says it's too young for them.

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VinEtFromage · 13/08/2023 20:48

Yes. I would & did. I bought my niece a doll she wanted at that age. I'd rather buy them a toy they want than stuff I think is too old for them.

londonrach · 13/08/2023 20:47

Yes ...dn wanted one aged 13 and used it to do designs in the different rooms .it looks amazing..... adults have dolls houses ....if a child asked go for it but maybe second hand

calmcoco · 13/08/2023 20:45

I would buy what my children asked for unless I couldn't afford it or thought it properly inappropriate (meaning too old).

Robinbuildsbears · 13/08/2023 20:43

If it's something she wants, what's the problem?

PuttingDownRoots · 13/08/2023 20:43

Is there a similar adult version (model doll houses is a pretty well known hobby) or is it a character thing?

Stompythedinosaur · 13/08/2023 20:43

It depends on how expensive it is, or whether you think they are likely to play much with it.

I'm not opposed in principle though.

footballcominghome1 · 13/08/2023 20:43

Yes, if that's what she wanted

Summerwashout · 13/08/2023 20:42

Yes buy it or second hand.