What is Doll?
A doll is a model type of a human or humanoid character, often used as a toy for children, especially little girls. Dolls have also been used in traditional religious rituals throughout the world.
Traditional dolls made of materials such as clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Below Are The Top Doll Shops In South Africa
Toy Kingdom V&A Waterfront
Address: Shop 005 Breakwater Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: 021 421 1192
ToyZone Woodmead
Address: Shop 1, Super Value Centre, Waterval Cres S, Woodmead, Johannesburg, 2191
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 PM
Phone: 011 802 6380
Toys R Us Gateway Shopping Centre
Address: 1 Palm Blvd, Umhlanga, Durban, 4319
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: 087 234 8529
Toy Kingdom Liberty Midlands
Address: Shop 118/119 – Liberty Midlands Mall, 50 Sanctuary Mall, Woodlands, Pietermaritzburg, 3231
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: 033 342 2680
Hamleys
Address: Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9 PM
Phone: 021 205 7830
What are dolls good for?
Dolls can also help children learn social skills and develop empathy, Ms. Lee says, and can even help them prepare to welcome a new sibling.
All this makes dolls a great staple item to offer kids of any gender, says Ms. Lee, alongside other essentials such as blocks, construction toys, and pretend-to-play toys.
What does playing with dolls do?
Playing with dolls encourages children to talk more about others’ thoughts and emotions, a study has found.
The research suggests that playing imaginary games with dolls could help children develop social skills, theory of mind, and empathy.
What is a cadaver doll used for?
These dolls are used during interviews with children who may have been sexually abused. The dolls wear removable clothing, and the anatomically correct and similarly scaled body parts ensure that sexual activity can be simulated realistically.