American Girl Bitty Baby for Baby's First Christmas

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I have a huge obsession with dolls. A very HUGE obsession and I own quite a lot of them. There are so many advantages or benefits of playing with dolls. I can tell you that I learned my body parts from a doll that I received last year. I also learned how to take on and off clothing by using a doll as well. My coordination skills are excellent thanks to role playing with dolls. I've had tea with my dolls, taken my dolls for walks and even given a few of my dolls baths. As a matter of fact I will tell you that your little one is never too young to play with dolls. They are even great for boys too. They just call them by a different name (action figures). I remember clearly when I received my very first doll. It was Christmas and I received a Bitty Baby from American Girl for my very first Christmas. At the time I wasn't too interested but I can tell you that changed very quickly. My "beebee" as I called her became my very best friend and has a special place on my bed. Recently mommy and I was afforded the chance to work with American Girl and I was sent another Bitty Baby. She will not replace my first "beebee" but I can guarantee that she will be loved just as much. I recently had a lot of fun shopping at the American Girl store and I want to share my experience with you.
My Very First Christmas (age 11 months) with my Bitty Baby
If you have never been to an American Girl store before then you are definitely missing out. My store is about 45 minutes away but mommy loves going there because it's located at a very big mall and mommy just loves to shop. Shopping is what mommy does best! Now mommy says that my store is not as big as the one she used to go to in NYC but it's just as beautiful. The store is designed with kids in mind. From the beautiful displays to the customer service, it just screams "come inside and play".


American Girl has one of the best customer service you can ever ask for. Have you ever went into a store and wondered where the help was when you needed it? Well you won't have to look for service because they ask what can they help you with before you can even ask. They are always so willing to go out of their way to help you.


I decided to take my old Bitty Baby along to my shopping trip. It has been a while since she's been back where she came from. Mommy and I were going to get me matching PJ's so that I could match my new Bitty Baby. Yes American Girl sells more than just dolls. They sell clothing for your dolls and clothing for you too.


Lets not talk about the displays. It's as if they never want you to leave the store. I had a lot of fun having tea and crumpets with the dolls on display. Since the American Girl store is designed for kids your little one is going to have a field day in there. The displays were made to be touched but mommy of course made me clean up after myself when I was done.


So I bet you want to learn more about the Bitty Baby. Well it is 15 inches tall and perfect for your little one's little hands to hug and give kisses. There are 11 dolls in all and there is one to match your little one's skin color, hair and eyes. Their eyes open and close and they are made of huggable cloth body while their limbs and their head are made of smooth vinyl.


Each Bitty Baby comes complete with a white sleeper (and yes I got the matching one),  a soft cloth diaper, a hardcover Bitty Baby and Me picture book that tells your Bitty Baby's story and a sparkly wishing star.

Now there are also Bitty Baby Twins. These have one major difference. They come with hair that you can play with. They are the same 15 inches and also comes with complete outfits and a book. These are perfect for the twins in your life.


I had an awesome time shopping at American Girl and really didn't want to leave the store. Have an exit plan because your little ones wouldn't want to leave either. Mommy had to tempt me with buying candy so that I could leave. She said that we could go to the candy store and get some gummies. She did keep her promise.


If you're looking for a doll for Baby's First Christmas then look no further than a Bitty Baby for the holidays. It's the perfect size and well made. Complete with story book and star and ready for gifting. I am in love with my new Bitty Baby and I know your little one will too. The American Girl Bitty Baby gets my TWO TINY THUMBS UP!


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Annmarie John
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70 comments:

  1. Very cute and you know we love American Girl, too. Hope to get the girls there again soon ;)

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  2. You look so adorable sleeping with your doll in matching PJ's. I've never been in the American Girl store. Their dolls are cute but a bit too expensive for me. I know you pay for the quality but just can't afford it. You're one lucky girl, now you have two of them. Give them lots of hugs and kisses.

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  3. With having 2 small granddaughters and never knowing what to buy them.. I rely on your ideas to help me with gift giving. I have been looking for 2 cute dolls to buy. I think you have solved my problem.

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  4. I just saw some of the new American Dolls for Christmas in a television commercial. I would have loved to have these for pretend play when I was a little girl.

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  5. So cute!! I love the matching pajamas!!! I think I am going to get my daughters one for Christmas now. Thank you for the great review.

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  6. When I was little I wanted an American Doll. I think they are so awesome. I have never been to the store but I can only imagine how fun it must be. It has to be a little girl who loves dolls heaven. hehe. You look so adorable with your shopping bag. =) I am glad you loved your Bitty Baby. You look so adorable sleeping next to her. =)

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  7. AG doll does have some amazing customer service and they have cute little doll holder hooks in their bathrooms! My girls love their AG dolls.

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  8. This is such an adorable doll! Our girls used to love their American Girl dolls when they were younger.

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  9. Having all boys, I am totally out of the American Girl loop. I had one when I was a little girl and I am glad to see they are still around.

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  10. My 7 year old daughter has been bugging for a American girl doll for Christmas it's been on her wishlist since the summer I loved the photos.

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  11. I'm holding off on American girl. My daughter is so rough on her things.

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  12. Okay I am crazy about the twins and am definitely getting them for my grandbabies first Christmas! They won't get much use at first but when they get older I'm sure that they will both love them. Thanks so much for sharing this!

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  13. These are so cute. They are perfect for little girls!

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  14. Really cute! My girls haven't discovered American Girl yet but they love dolls and babies! I'm sure they'd like this!

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  15. Oh that is just the sweetest doll, what a great sounding company as well :)

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  16. What a great experience to share!! I am thinking about getting my daughter and American Girl this year!

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  17. These dolls are so sweet. I love how versatile they are. I've been hearing such wonderful things about them.

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  18. I'm glad to see this company is still making the cutest dolls. Any kid would be lucky to have one of these.

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  19. As a kid growing up in Canada, we only saw these dolls on TV! I was soo jealous.

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  20. Your daughter is so adorable!! I have to check that beautiful doll out for my daughter ^_^

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  21. I've got two boys, so no American Girl obsession in this house. Hoever, I can't wait to get one for my niece the next time she comes to visit.

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  22. Your daughter is so cute! We loved American Girl dolls too when my daughter was younger and we also spent the day at the store in NYC. Everyone loved the experience!

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  23. American Girl is awesome, and that little Bitty Baby doll is adorable.

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  24. Love these little dolls, it's so cool how you can go and buy them outfits and such!

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  25. Okay I used to have this doll and was totally wanting to buy one for my little princess! Thanks for sharing

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  26. My daughter loved everything American Girl when she was little. She wouldn´t have wanted to leave the store either!

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  27. Wait I didn't know about these! My baby needs one!

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  28. That is the cutest thing! Being able to sleep with your baby in a matching outfit, how fun!

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  29. Those dolls are so cute...so is your little one!

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  30. I love these dolls, but without little girls I have no chance to go to a store! I reminds me of Cabbage Patch Kids from when I was a girl. Need to find a little girl to spoil!

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  31. aww that's so exciting! I remember reading american girl when I was young!
    Missy
    popofstyle.com

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  32. Awww, how cute! I never knew that American Girl had Bitty Baby dolls like that. My youngest would love one of her own!

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  33. These are so cute! My daughter would love to go to one of these stores.

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  34. So amazing! I have wonderful memories of when Bitty Baby came out. I was obsessed!

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  35. I missed out on the whole American Girl thing when I was younger. They have a restaurant nearby that you can bring your doll to at the table and everything. It's a big deal :).

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  36. i can't wait to get my daughter one!

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  37. My daughter is getting one for Christmas from her grandma and is going to be so excited.

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  38. I remember when I was obsessed with American Girl Dolls. I miss those days! They're such a great toy.

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  39. I think I need to take my girls to the store sometime too.

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  40. Your baby girl looks a bit angry i the first picture. Lol. But I am sure she loves her doll, judging from the other pics. My daughter never had one which I am now surprised about

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  41. SUCH cute pictures! I have never been to an American Girl store and that's probably for the best...it would be dangerous for both me and my daughter. I remember the days when there was an American Girl catalog and only 3 dolls to choose from, no bitty baby in there...and I was obsessed then, so I know I would be now as well! :)

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  42. So cute - what little girl doesn't love dolls to play with! Especially when they can basically look exactly like the little ones!

    Katie <3

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  43. Oh how sweet! I used to love the days that the catalogs were delivered! I remember when I got my first doll too! So special!

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  44. So sweet!! If we ever make it down there I definitely want to go to American Girl and do some shopping with my princess.

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  45. Such a cute doll, any little girl would be so excited to get this at Christmas!

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  46. I used to have a huge american girl obsession! I loved the stories and all the little pieces that you could buy for the dolls..tea sets and such.

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  48. Looks and sounds like you had a fabulous time. Love your tip to have an exit plan! lol

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  49. Looks like you had a great time! Love your tip to have an exit plan!

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  50. I've always thought the Bitty Babies were super cute. I like the American Girls collection too. Just not the price tag.

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  51. Never heard of American girl before but I remember growing up and how much I loved dolls

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  52. So cute! I loved my American Girl doll growing up. I never got to go to the American Girl Store, which is probably a good thing because I would have spent too much of my mom's money :)

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  53. Sounds fun! Love that they have twin dolls!

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  54. My grandbaby is going to be big enough to go American Girl shopping soon and I can't wait! I really like the quality of these dolls.

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  55. When my girls were little they had the American Girl doll Josephina. They always wanted a bitty baby but by the time we could get around to buying one they had outgrown doll babies. American Girl dolls last a long time.

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  56. I love how the two of your sleep in matching Pjs! I know all the girls arond me want a doll like this

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  57. These are such cute dolls. My friend ordered her daughter one for Christmas. i cant wait until she can pick out clothes for her new doll.

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  58. This post reminds me of when I was younger. I wanted to own all the American Dolls lol I did not know they made baby dolls though. I need to get myself a little girl so that I can buy her those cute dolls. I love the twins and their realistic hair the best!

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  59. I love The Itty Baby didn't even know that American Girl had babies I love how real hey look. Cant wait til my daughter gets bigger I will for sure be buying American Girl!

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  60. We absolutely love American Girl dolls! My daughter got a Bitty Baby for her first Christmas from my grandparents. She also has the twins and is obsessed with them! I love the customer service of American Girl Dolls stores and via phone. I also love the amazing quality that all of their products are.

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  61. This is THE perfect gift!! I used to get them for Christmas when I was little and I have so many great memories from them :)

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  62. Those dolls are too adorable. I have a two year so I think I will wait until she is a bit older to give her one of these. She's in the I want to open and break apart everything, phase! lol

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  63. just precious! Love the dolls too ;o)

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  64. So cute! I had a Bitty Baby when I was younger and loved it!

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  65. Lucky girl! I just went to an American Girl store over the weekend and it was mind-boggling! Can't wait until my baby girl is old enough for her own doll!

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  66. Very cute, and it looks like you're daughter loves it!

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  67. I LOVE THOSE PJ'S!! I WANT THOSE FOR MY GRAND DAUGHTER!! LOL
    HOW CAN I GET THEM??? THANKS, SANDY

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  68. I LOVE THOSE PJ'S!! LOL
    I WANT THEM FOR MY GRAND DAUGHTER!!
    THANKS, SANDY

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  69. I LOVE THOSE PJ'S!! I WANT THOSE FOR MY GRAND DAUGHTER!! LOL
    HOW CAN I GET THEM??? THANKS, SANDY

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    1. Hi Sandy, I don't think they might be available any longer. They were in 2014 when we did this post. However there are newer versions for 2015 which we showed earlier this month. You can take a look. Thank you.

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