With the Miniland dolls so popular here in Australia and New Zealand, we have seen a very obvious need to provide a racially diverse range of dolls to cater to children of all races and culture.
We know that this in turn can foster a sense of acceptance, belonging and awareness about racial inclusion and diversity which for any fast growing country is essential and we can see it has been warmly embraced.
Miniland dolls come clothed in cotton underwear and smell of vanilla just like a newborn so they are appealing to the senses as well and can be articulated. They are made in Spain and are made in Phthalates-free vinyl, so they are soft and flexible to the touch.
So what else do these gorgeous girls offer? Learning social skills is one of the most important aspects of early childhood development. It helps children to not just take care of themselves but also gets them ready to start school, make friends with other children, and know how they are expected to behave in public.
It’s imperative that they get a good grasp on social skills for good classroom etiquette, and more importantly, it will help further their schooling, university and professional careers in life.
Miniland educational doll collections are an important educational resource which helps comprehend the concepts of family, population groups, the basic rules of relationships and coexistence, respect for racial and sexual diversity.
But wait there’s more!
Children who have dolls often treat them like babies. This allows them to develop a caring and nurturing side that is very good for the development of empathy in children. Empathy is a skill that is in short supply in today’s world, and by encouraging it in your children, you are increasing their chances of being well-rounded adults.
Having a doll means that children are dressing and undressing them all the time and this helps them learn about their own self-help skills. Their motor skills and hand-eye coordination is also developed through playing with their dolls and getting them ready.
The dolls can also be used to teach children about how they should act around a new sibling that may be arriving soon. If you are expecting a new baby in the future, then you can use these dolls to teach your child how to hold, rock and care for the new addition before they arrive.
Dolls are an important part of developing many different skills, and every child could benefit from having one in their early childhood. There’s a wide range to choose from in the Miniland stable so if want to learn more come and see us at Reed Gift Fair, Stand H46, upper level, ICC at Darling Harbour from 24-28 February or at Stand J01 at the Australian Toy Fair in the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 4-7 March.