Delightful Dollhouses for your Daughter!

By Kim Proulx

Dollhouses are an important part of childhood for any little girl. I'm sure many mothers remember how fun it was to get lost in the world of dollhouses. From simple wooden structures to elaborate Barbie Dream Houses, the enchantment was addicting. Filling it with furniture and dolls and creating imaginary scenarios of what's happening in the home was one of the best ways to spend an afternoon. This article discusses dollhouse buying and how to create the best experience for your little one.

Dollhouses for Learning and Development

From the young age of just 1 or 2 years old, your child will be able to start enjoying the magic of her very own dollhouse. It's at this point in development that children learn to make connections to their surroundings and having a dollhouse in the home will encourage that growth. The dollhouse gives children a place to understand that the things they see happening around them in their own home are common elements of life that others experience as well. The various rooms in the dollhouse also give your child a way to do the things that she sees mommy and daddy do, but that she's too little to do herself like laundry, dishes and more. Additionally, playing with the dolls in the home will give her a chance to get a deeper understanding of roles within the home and the general flow of home life.

Finding the Perfect Dollhouse

To find the perfect dollhouse for a young child is easy because it's likely she will love whatever you get her. It will be new and exciting to her and that excitement will last a long time as she discovers everything about the house. As your little girl gets older she might have a specific type of dollhouse she really wants. There are all different kinds of dollhouses, lots of variation, but below are two of the most popular choices you'll want to consider if you're looking for a classic dollhouse.

	Gorgeous Victorian Style Dollhouse - Your daughter might love a house like the Glenwood Dollhouse and similar styles from other brands. This beautiful three level house features several rooms and lots of exciting details like interior moldings, a shingled roof, window, curtains and working doors. This is a very ornate, elaborate, fancy house that will make any little girl squeal with delight!
	Contemporary Style - A trendier house like this Designer Dollhouse is a lot of fun as well, especially if your little girl is stylish and into aesthetic. This house is also three levels and its gorgeous, bright colors bring it to life. She will recognize the rooms inside the home and be delighted to see that the walls are decorated to look like furniture and other d‚cor within the room.

Additions:

Dolls: To make your daughter's dollhouse play even more exciting, you'll want to add dolls of course! Any dolls will work for a dollhouse as long as they fit inside. At first she'll be fine playing with the various dolls she has already accumulated, but as she gets older she might prefer a certain kind.

Furniture: Your child will love having extra furniture for their dollhouse, even if there is furniture already included with the house. You should plan to accommodate her with dollhouse furniture for the following rooms:living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom furniture so her play is more realistic. She'll have a blast designing the home and moving furniture around.