Alternative Dolls to Save Young Girls' Self-Image and Values

For Those Who Shiver to Think of Barbie and Bratz as Your Daughter's Role Models

Alternative Dolls for Young Girls

The doll market is strong, but not necessarily in a good way, especially with the new trend concerning dolls who are too sexy for young girls. Too many parents are going along with this trend and opting to buy these mainstream dolls instead of looking for alternative choices. But there are quite a few of alternative dolls on the market that reflects wholesome and good values. Here are a few:

Life Faith Dolls
These dolls are like American Girl dolls, in that they live in different periods of American history and the dolls comes with their own books. The difference is that Life Faith dolls main function is to testify their devotion to Christ. They are popular among Christians. The doll is being displayed in churches, neighborhoods and bookstores across the nation. Ages 8-14 For more information visit http://www.bynews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=2189.

Razenne Doll
The doll was created for young Muslim girls. An alternative to Barbie, if you will. There are five Razenne Muslem dolls in all. Each one of them focuses on teaching an important lesson to young Muslims girls. Razenne wears a modest dress and a removable hijab. There is School Razenne that focuses on school and she carries a schoolbag, book, and pens. There is In and Out Razenne who comes with two outfits: western(Americanize) gear to be worn at home and the traditional Muslim clothing to be worn outside. Then there is Praying Razenne who comes with a prayer rug and a little toy Koran. For more information visit.www.noorat.com

Becky The School Photographer
This doll is part of Mattel's Barbie collection. But Becky was created in order to show a positive image for young girls who are physically challenged. Becky is in a wheelchair, but is also a photographer. She come in a wheelchair and a camera around her neck.