At all times, a doll for a girl was the best gift, and if it is a baby doll, so similar to the present, then there will be no limit to children's delight. Zapf Creation has been producing toy babies for many years that have been loved by millions of children around the world. Their most famous model is baby born, which is made in the form of a chubby rubber baby without primary sexual characteristics. But the second most popular is the charming baby doll Anabel. No wonder she was repeatedly recognized as the most beloved toy in the UK, and also took ninth place in the twenty hits of the world of toys.
Doll anabel
The body parts of the baby dolls of this series are made of vinyl, and the body is made of soft-stuffed material in which electronic mechanisms are hidden. In addition to the toy, a bottle, a dummy and clothes are standard. The main symbol of this doll was a white sheep. Such a plush sheep was invested in a kit for the first models, and now it is printed on almost all accessories and embroidered on clothes.
Now on the market there are 4 types of this chrysalis: a white-skinned girl, a girl with dark skin, a boy named brother Annabell, as well as a more adult girl Annabell to go.
Baby Anabel reacts to actions from the side. For example, if you talk to this doll girl, then she can laugh, and if left for a long time, then tears will pour from her eyes. Taking it in your hands and shaking it, you can put Anabel to sleep, and in a dream she will publish a typical baby snooze. After drinking from the supplied special bottle, you can cause a burp, and playing with it, hear funny babbling. While the baby sucks the nipple, her cheeks move and the sound of sucking is heard.
Anabel doll story
Anabel, currently on the market, is the ninth released version. With each new model, it becomes more and more perfect, new functions are added, and the cost of the baby grows with them. Unfortunately, it is practically impossible to purchase old models; their production stops with the release of each new version.
The first model made sounds of crying, babbling, laughing, imitating the sucking of a nipple, but did not have the main highlight of Anabel dolls - changing facial expressions and tears. The second version is called by the lovers of these dolls the most successful. According to them, the Anabel doll was made of soft vinyl, which made her facial expressions the most lively of all subsequent, even the most modern models. By the third version, in addition to the functions that were already beloved (sounds and facial expressions made by children), another appeared - a dream.
The fourth model of the Anabel doll became experimental: the manufacturer refused to change facial expressions, but added the function of turning his head to sound. In the fifth version, they refused to turn their heads, returning facial expressions, and in the sixth movement of handles was added, but again there was no movement of the face.
By the seventh version, it became clear what kind of puppet actions children especially like. The developers removed hand movements, facial expressions returned, all the sounds made, a button was added in the forehead area, which was hidden under a soft layer of latex. With this button, you could instantly euthanize the baby. In addition came a bib, a bottle in the form of a sheep and a dummy flower on a chain. The eighth version repeated the set of functions, but was significantly improved externally.
Today's most modern Anabel doll has added to its capabilities also falling asleep during motion sickness, and has also become more active in the manifestation of feelings. She often changes modes from crying to laughter, from babbling to sleep. In the kit are a medallion, a bottle, and she is dressed in a white or pink slip. Separately, you can purchase a stroller, a swing, a pot, clothes. Some sets come immediately with a pot, diapers and extra sliders.
Anabel Care for my
Only one of all versions could be bathed. The Care for my model is completely made of vinyl, all electronic "stuffing" is hidden in the case and waterproof. When bathing, the baby began to tremble, simulating freezing, and it was possible to calm her with massage. She knows how much less than the standard model, and not so flexible, but the children liked it. Not so long ago, it was discontinued, but some copies can still be found in online stores.
Anabel Togo
Anabel's Learning to Walk Doll is the new generation of toys in this series. She possesses not only all the possibilities that were available to her "little sister", but also knows how to crawl and raise her head, like a real baby. And to help the baby doll Anabel walk, you need to put her on her legs and lead her by the handles. If she falls, then she will certainly cry.
Such a toy can be a great preparation for the girl that she will soon become an older sister. With the Anabel doll, the child will learn to help take the first steps, support the baby and take care of him. Such Anabel falls asleep if put on her back. She closes her eyes and sniffles.
pros
- All dolls manufactured by Zapf Creation undergo a multi-stage toxicity test. Since they are designed for children from three years, all the little dolls are made of high quality, environmentally friendly materials. Unfortunately, there are a large number of fakes of precisely these popular dolls in the market of children's toys, so you need to be especially careful when choosing.
- You can purchase a huge number of additional items for all dolls: these include carrying chairs, cribs, rocking chairs, horse toys, and various costumes.
- The child is interested in playing with the doll because of the great functionality.
- Thanks to the soft body, the Anabel doll is easy to put on and undress, and it is also convenient to sit in a chair or stroller. Children always like these toys more than their analogues, made entirely from stiff solid material.
Minuses
- Like all interactive toys, Anabel runs on batteries, which periodically have to be changed. Such batteries are not included, but it is better to use batteries, as they can be charged and not bought new ones each time.
- Since the doll has an electric mechanism, Anabel should never be wetted with water, and children really like to take baths with their favorite baby dolls.
- With all the advantages of Anabel dolls, its price is often quite overpriced. Not every parent can afford a doll for 8000-9000 rubles.
Reviews
The doll collects mostly positive reviews. Moms say that they themselves are not averse to nurse this charming baby doll, to say nothing of their daughters. Some people buy such a toy as an allowance for the school of future parents, and it successfully replaces a living baby.
The most common flaw that mothers call at one famous women's forum is the high cost of the doll itself and its accessories. But they immediately notice that this baby looks like a real one. They are appreciated for such realism, long-term operation, beautiful and neatly made clothes, as well as wide functionality.
Visitors to the forum do not like the frequent need to change batteries due to regular use. To do this, they are advised to purchase more powerful batteries, such as Energizer or Durasel.
Thus, baby Anabel can be the most wonderful gift for a girl from three to eight years. Parents should carefully look at the packaging before buying, so as not to become owners of a fake, and it is better to delay the purchase than to buy a poor-quality Chinese counterpart, because the original doll will become the girl’s favorite for a long time.