Dollhouse?

AahRee · March 19th, 2004, 10:24 PM

My DD is turning 2 in May, and she's completely, head-over-heels in love with this dollhouse.

http://ww2.potterybarnkids.com/cat/p...k100&cmsrc=kwd

Whenever we go to the mall, she asks to go play with the dollhouse, and I can barely drag her away when we need to leave. SO, I know she likes it.

And I'd LOVE to get her a dollhouse for her birthday, but that one is SOOOOO expensive.

However, I've looked around, and it's the only one I've found that is appropriate for a toddler. (Well, except a cloth one, also at Pottery Barn Kids, and the cloth one is really flimsy. DD has seen it and doesn't really like it.

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I'm guessing that if DD really wants that one, my MIL and my mom and I will all go in on it and buy it for her, and it will be her ONE birthday present. But it would be fantastic if we could find a similar dollhouse for less money, but that is still appropriate for a two-year-old. SOOOO.... all that to say, does anyone know of one?

~Tara~ · March 20th, 2004, 07:31 AM

Anne I LOVE that dollhouse....Can _I_ come over and play with it if you get it for Katie!?!?!? LOL!

Actually I think there are some "similar" dollhouses (like the Madeline dollhouse in Toys R Us) that might be cheaper....but I would say if she likes that one then go for it (bad influence, I know...heh). Hey maybe it will go on sale before her birthday. One can always hope!

EricaMG · March 21st, 2004, 08:33 AM

Hi Anne,

Nice dollhouse!

Katie playing with the dollhouse reminds me of Adam always wanting to play with the Thomas train sets whenever he sees them. We ended up getting him a knockoff for MUCH cheaper, and it's worked just fine. I'm sure you could find a cheaper dollhouse somewhere that Katie would like and if not, I'm sure she'd be very happy with it as her single bday present.

Jayne · March 21st, 2004, 06:39 PM

My Daughter Alyssa loves her doll house I got her for her 2nd birthday. I got it at TRU for I believe about 79 or 100$..IT is the Loving Family Doll House..
Here she is playing with it

http://r1.east.rmi.yahoo.com/rmi/htt...12231186202498

It recomends ages 3-6..but when you buy the rooms, if you take the tiny pieces out then it is totally safe!
Jayne

chefkath · March 21st, 2004, 07:25 PM

Brigit is two and she has this dollhouse from Small World Toys:

http://www.learningexpress.com/child...6380/proj.html

It's half the price of the one you like, but doesn't come with furniture or dolls. We bought her two room's worth of furniture and the doll family and plan to buy her more furniture for presents as she gets older.

It's a wonderful dollhouse, very well built and definitely worth every penny. And it has tons of cool add-ons so it can grow with a child for years.

Usually some of the furniture and doll sets can be bought on ebay (search for "Ryan's Room" and see what you can find.)

AahRee · March 22nd, 2004, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaMG

Hi Anne,

Nice dollhouse!

Katie playing with the dollhouse reminds me of Adam always wanting to play with the Thomas train sets whenever he sees them. We ended up getting him a knockoff for MUCH cheaper, and it's worked just fine. I'm sure you could find a cheaper dollhouse somewhere that Katie would like and if not, I'm sure she'd be very happy with it as her single bday present.

Funny you should say that, because when we were at PBK last, I was thinking of Adam and WISHING I had been there before his birthday. They had their little wooden *service station* thing (with the lift, gas pumps, etc. - so cute!) on sale from $90 to $22!

I *almost* bought it for you, thinking I could take it back if you didn't want it, but I wasn't sure when I'd get down your way again to give it to you!

Thanks for the links, Kathleen and Jayne. And Tara, you can come over and play with the dollhouse and with Katie anytime!

~Tara~ · March 22nd, 2004, 11:11 AM

Cool Anne~ Abby and I are soooo there

Jillian · March 22nd, 2004, 01:10 PM

I like these doll houses

http://magiccabin.com/magiccabin/pro...=112&sv=333363

http://magiccabin.com/magiccabin/pro...=402&sv=333363

But it looks like they are in the same price range...I can't wait till Janelle is old enough for a doll house and all the little accesories for it!!

SarahK · March 31st, 2004, 07:47 PM

I saw this one (for $100) from redenvelope.com and thought of your Katie.

March 19th, 2004, 10:24 PM	#1
AahRee Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: How did that happen??? Posts: 6,441	Dollhouse? My DD is turning 2 in May, and she's completely, head-over-heels in love with this dollhouse. http://ww2.potterybarnkids.com/cat/p...k100&cmsrc=kwd Whenever we go to the mall, she asks to go play with the dollhouse, and I can barely drag her away when we need to leave. SO, I know she likes it. And I'd LOVE to get her a dollhouse for her birthday, but that one is SOOOOO expensive. However, I've looked around, and it's the only one I've found that is appropriate for a toddler. (Well, except a cloth one, also at Pottery Barn Kids, and the cloth one is really flimsy. DD has seen it and doesn't really like it. ) I'm guessing that if DD really wants that one, my MIL and my mom and I will all go in on it and buy it for her, and it will be her ONE birthday present. But it would be fantastic if we could find a similar dollhouse for less money, but that is still appropriate for a two-year-old. SOOOO.... all that to say, does anyone know of one?

March 21st, 2004, 08:33 AM	#3
EricaMG I subscribed!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: West Posts: 4,139	Hi Anne, Nice dollhouse! Katie playing with the dollhouse reminds me of Adam always wanting to play with the Thomas train sets whenever he sees them. We ended up getting him a knockoff for MUCH cheaper, and it's worked just fine. I'm sure you could find a cheaper dollhouse somewhere that Katie would like and if not, I'm sure she'd be very happy with it as her single bday present. __________________ See Boys Run. Run Boys Run

March 21st, 2004, 06:39 PM	#4
Jayne Super Nanny hard at work! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nov. Post count 16,312 Posts: 19,788	My Daughter Alyssa loves her doll house I got her for her 2nd birthday. I got it at TRU for I believe about 79 or 100$..IT is the Loving Family Doll House.. Here she is playing with it http://r1.east.rmi.yahoo.com/rmi/htt...12231186202498 It recomends ages 3-6..but when you buy the rooms, if you take the tiny pieces out then it is totally safe! Jayne __________________

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March 20th, 2004, 07:31 AM	#2
~Tara~ Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 347	Anne I LOVE that dollhouse....Can _I_ come over and play with it if you get it for Katie!?!?!? LOL! Actually I think there are some "similar" dollhouses (like the Madeline dollhouse in Toys R Us) that might be cheaper....but I would say if she likes that one then go for it (bad influence, I know...heh). Hey maybe it will go on sale before her birthday. One can always hope!

March 21st, 2004, 07:25 PM	#5
chefkath Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 501	Brigit is two and she has this dollhouse from Small World Toys: http://www.learningexpress.com/child...6380/proj.html It's half the price of the one you like, but doesn't come with furniture or dolls. We bought her two room's worth of furniture and the doll family and plan to buy her more furniture for presents as she gets older. It's a wonderful dollhouse, very well built and definitely worth every penny. And it has tons of cool add-ons so it can grow with a child for years. Usually some of the furniture and doll sets can be bought on ebay (search for "Ryan's Room" and see what you can find.)

March 22nd, 2004, 11:11 AM	#7
~Tara~ Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 347	Cool Anne~ Abby and I are soooo there

March 22nd, 2004, 01:10 PM	#8
Jillian Umm...need something new... Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,251	I like these doll houses http://magiccabin.com/magiccabin/pro...=112&sv=333363 http://magiccabin.com/magiccabin/pro...=402&sv=333363 But it looks like they are in the same price range...I can't wait till Janelle is old enough for a doll house and all the little accesories for it!!

March 31st, 2004, 07:47 PM	#9
SarahK Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,575	I saw this one (for $100) from redenvelope.com and thought of your Katie.