Karito Kids

(KidsGive )

Karito Kids offers an inspired collection of ethnically accurate, high-quality dolls representing eleven-year-olds around the world.  The international line-up includes Gia (Italy), Lulu (Kenya), Wan Ling (China), Zoe (America), Pita (Mexico) and Piper (Australia), all of whom invite you to join them on a mission to make the world a better place.   Each fashion-forward doll comes with a hardcover mystery which develops her character and incorporates information about her country. Additionally, because Karito Kids reserves 3% of each purchase for Plan USA, a children's charity. Playing games on the site earns “World Change” which converts into real funding girls can earmark for select charity efforts.  Karito Kids are a wonderful new way for girls to learn about the differences and similarities among their counterparts in other countries as they combine creative play with charity and social responsibility.

Cahootie

(Green Rock Entertainment)

Based on the finger tip fortune-telling game, Cahootie takes the old-school folded paper pastime and creates all new colorful alternatives for today's girl.  The new variety of themes -  which include Birthday Wishes,  Truth or Dare, Wishes and Dreams and more –  feature bright graphics, thought-provoking predictions and fun challenges.   Each game also comes with reusable peel-and-stick questions, good ideas and stunts that help keep the game play fresh and changeable. Admitting that “it's a girl kinda thing”, Cahootie's new games are ideal for sleep-overs and guaranteed to keep clusters of girls giggling and acting silly for hours.

Baby's First Lavender Dreams

(The Goldberger Co.)

The toy aisle shelves are lined with beautiful baby dolls, but not all of them are the best first doll for baby.  Choosing a good baby doll requires extra scrutiny.  Goldberger's Lavender Dreams collection combines the hallmarks of a good first doll (one-piece molded phthalate-free vinyl face, soft body with washable fabric) with a lifetime guarantee from a respected and proven doll company.  Additionally, the dolls are infused with a subtle, soothing scent of lavender.  At last, a baby doll that doesn't smell like petroleum! Because the sense of smell is one of the strongest triggers of memory, these lovable dolls can be deal reminders of comforting, peaceful moments between little girls and their “first baby”.