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Ever despaired of the dolls on the market for little girls today? Too much make-up, too grown-up, too little to do with actual childhood? Meet Lottie. She’s a doll designed with input from child psychologists and nutrition academics, built to look like a real nine-year-old rather than a miniature adult. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about her — and why we think she’s one of the good ones when it comes to positive role models for kids.
#1. Lottie is Normal
Lottie’s body is based on the average proportions of a 9 year old girl, developed alongside academics in child psychology and nutrition. She represents a healthy, realistic view of body image, which is exactly why she’s held up as a positive role model.
#2. Lottie can Stand on her Own Two Feet
She can stand on her own two feet — always a useful life skill, for dolls and little girls alike.
#3. Lottie Doesn’t Wear Makeup, Jewellery or High Heels
The key point of difference between Lottie and most dolls on the shelf is her childlike body. No makeup, no jewellery, no high heels — just a doll who looks like a child.
#4. Lottie is all about Letting Girls be Girls
Lottie is designed around the activities a real child would get up to, rather than rushing her towards a grown-up look. It’s a simple idea: let girls be girls.
#5. Lottie’s Hair Doesn’t Tangle!
This one has nothing to do with role models, but if you’ve ever spent twenty minutes detangling a doll’s hair with a comb and a prayer, you’ll appreciate this. Lottie’s hair is soft and doesn’t knot or tangle like standard doll hair.
#6. Lottie is Flexible
Lottie has bendable knees, ball-socket hips and arms, and a head that turns side to side. She can do the splits front to back and side to side too — handy if you’ve got Gymnastics Lottie in the house.
#7. Lottie is Award Winning
Since launching in 2012, Lottie has picked up a string of international awards, including multiple Oppenheim Portfolio Platinum Awards. It’s a big part of why parents and kids alike have taken to her.
#8. Lottie has a Friend called Finn
Finn is Lottie’s friend — a boy doll who loves flying his kite and going fishing with her. And no, he’s not dressed head to toe in camouflage.
#9. Lottie is Easy to Dress
Unlike a lot of dolls on the market, Lottie’s clothes are made from soft, tactile fabrics with velcro fastenings, so little hands can change her outfit without a wrestling match against tight sleeves and stiff jeans.
#10. Lottie is Not Perfect
Lottie is a feisty character. She stands on her own two feet, makes mistakes sometimes, and learns from them — because she’s not perfect, and she’s not meant to be. She loves adventure, the outdoors, and using her imagination.
Every Lottie doll comes in a giftable, illustrated, collectible doll box bag with minimal plastic packaging. Recommended age: 3 years and up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Lottie different from other dolls?
Lottie’s body proportions are modelled on an average nine-year-old rather than an adult figure, and she doesn’t wear makeup, jewellery or high heels. The idea is to give children a doll that looks like a child, not a grown-up.
Is Lottie a good choice for younger children?
Lottie is recommended for ages 3 and up. Her bendable joints and easy-to-change velcro clothing make her manageable for smaller hands.
Does Lottie only come in one style?
Lottie has been released in a range of outfits and themes over the years, including an active, gymnastics-focused version. Her friend Finn is also available as a companion doll.
Why do parents look for positive role models like Lottie?
Many parents want toys that reflect a healthy body image and encourage imaginative, active play rather than an early focus on appearance. Lottie’s design was developed with input from child psychology and nutrition academics with exactly this in mind.
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