Baby Annabell for 4.5yr old

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slp123 · 27/10/2013 20:13

Hi
Just after some opinions/experiences if possible. My DD who is 4.5 has mentioned a couple of times she would like a baby Annabell from Santa this year. She has some other babies etc but just wondered if baby Annabell is a good choice etc. was thinking maybe grandparents could get a pram maybe. She does have a little pushchair.
It is basically the only thing she has mentioned and I have no other ideas but wondered what others experiences were given her age etc.
thanks

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cathpip · 27/10/2013 20:21

My 2.5 dd loves baby annabel sooooo much!

itsnothingoriginal · 27/10/2013 20:36

My DD got hers last Christmas when she was nearly 5 yrs. She loves the doll and plays with her a lot but has barely ever used any of the functions and doesn't really ever 'switch her on' as she doesn't like the crying or noises she makes. I guess it was quite an expensive doll in that respect!

SunnyRandall · 27/10/2013 20:51

Dd has a baby annabelle but tbh she isn't that keen as she doesn't like the "realistic" noises and also her arms stick out awkwardly so that it's impossible to cuddle/cradle her.

We are getting her this one from Smyths this year. Excellent reviews.

girlywhirly · 28/10/2013 08:07

Would she be better off with the smaller non-function My First Baby Annabell?

If your DD has played with a friends Annabell and has an idea of what it is like then I'd get her one.

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slp123 · 28/10/2013 08:46

Thanks for the replies. One of her best friends has one so I think that is where she has the idea from.
I think we can double up club card points on toys soon (must check!) and then it would only mean paying a couple of pounds.
Was thinking that then grandparents/family could get accessorise for it rather than lots of other random things...
I suppose my only worry is how much play will she get out if it but I guess that she is only 4.5 so plenty of time yet!!

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chartreuse · 28/10/2013 08:49

Dd had a baby Annabel at that age and got years of fun from it. Good idea to get the accessories too.

Maryann1975 · 28/10/2013 21:33

My dd had a baby anabelle when she was 2.5 and she still plays with it occasionally now she 7.5. Her younger sister who is just three has recently found it so its getting a second round of play in this house. I don't think it was a waste of money at all it has been used loads.

smileyhappymummy · 28/10/2013 21:36

My 6 year old plays with hers loads still, also I think there might be a half price Baby Annabel in the sainsburys toy sale at the moment.

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