American Girl Bitty Baby Collection Expands

Recently I attended a media event to learn about the American Girl Bitty Baby collection expanding to offer 11 different dolls with various skin tones and hair- and eye-color combinations along with beautifully illustrated picture books and new premium play sets,  plush animals and online activities for girls and parents.

Similar to the American Girl 18-inch dolls, now every little girl can find a Bitty Baby that’s perfect for her and choose from several new outfits for her doll.

Soon after falling in love with their Bitty Babies, my girls became obsessed with American Girl movies and books which are based on the historical dolls. It’s great to see the expansion includes a Bitty Baby picture-book collection about a little girl and her beloved Bitty Baby doll as they discover the world around them. The adorable stories encourage little girls to be curious, generous, have confidence and be kind. Each book also comes with a special “For Parents” section that focuses on the social and emotional experience of preschoolers and offers parents tips to help their little girls become more confident, patient, and independent.

I’ll never forget the first time we took L to American Girl just to “look” while my parents were visiting. At the time she was only one and seemed entirely too young to appreciate an American Girl Doll. However, she was so crazy about baby dolls I thought it would be cute to let her see the store. Big mistake.

Our arrival had been so enjoyable and it was fun to see her so excited, curious and fascinated by all the dolls. Our departure resulted in my sweet, calm child turning into a lunatic complete with a full on explosive meltdown. It was a reaction I was unprepared for.  It took a great deal of constraint leaving without a doll.  After traumatizing her grandparents, L received a Bitty Baby a few months later for Christmas. We now own two Bitty Babies and two My American Girls. These are the most popular toys in our home.

What else is happening at American Girl? 

Molly will be retiring soon, so it’s a great time to shop before she’s no longer available. American Girl is hosting several contests and promotions in conjunction with the Bitty Baby expansion.

• Shop & Save: Up to 60% off selection items NOW while supplies last visit http://store.americangirl.com/
• Sweet Moments with Bitty Baby Video Contest: Starting August 27, 2013, parents are encouraged to create an original video clip (up to 60 seconds) of their little girl’s sweetest moments with her Bitty Baby doll, then submit the video at americangirl.com/bittyparents  for a chance to win one of two grand prizes worth $1200 each. Videos must be received by October 20, 2013.
• Bitty Baby Online: Visitors americangirl.com/playbitty, where they’ll discover online games, activities, and puzzles inspired by the Bitty Baby picture books.
• Bitty Baby In-Store Reading Events: On every Tuesday and Thursday in September, little girls and their parents can hear a reading of Bitty Baby and Me at American Girl retail locations nationwide. To learn more about the free reading events or to find the nearest American Girl store, visit americangirl.com/stores.

Available starting August 27, 2013, the new Bitty Baby dolls, books, outfits, and accessories can be purchased through American Girl’s catalogue (1-800-845-0005), at americangirl.com, and at all American Girl retail locations nationwide.

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