The baby doll has always held a special place in the young girl’s heart. But Barbie, Baby Alive, Cabbage Patch Dolls, and many other mainstream doll manufacturers have done a job at whitewashing doll play across the board. In fact, in most popular stores, you’ll likely find a huge selection of porcelain dolls with a …

Many people look at a baby doll and don’t give it a second thought, but for our children, they are so much more important. In fact, research shows that pretend play is a huge step in the cognitive and emotional development for children as they grow. Here are some of the ways that Brains and …