I recently bought her first doll – a Corolle Calin soft bodied doll, which will be one of her Christmas presents. I’m expecting a little brother for her in a few months and I think it will be great for her to have her own baby that she can look after as well as her new sibling.  I took a long time choosing her first doll as I think it’s really important to choose one that is suitable for a young toddler and can be cuddled up to like a real baby.

My daughter is a bit of a tomboy and generally goes straight for the boys toys – cars, light sabres and so on but I really think she’ll have fun playing with a baby doll. She’s also been walking for a couple of months and really loves pushing her little toddle truck with bricks in so I think a dolls pram to go with her new baby doll will be the perfect present.

I really love the Silver Cross dolls pram range as I think they’re cute without being too girly and I know the Silver Cross company has a good reputation and produces good quality baby products and toys. They may not be the cheapest dolls prams available but I generally prefer to spend a little bit more on a decent quality toy that will stand the test of time, rather than something that is likely to fall apart at the slightest hint of rough play.

My little girl has loved pushing her own buggy rather than sitting in it from the moment she learned to walk so I know she’ll be excited about having her own doll pram to push her baby doll around in, especially after she has a little baby brother and starts wanting to copy me more. She’s already keen to help out with household tasks like sweeping  and dusting and I’m guessing it may get a little annoying if she starts insisting on pushing her brother in his pram. I think if I get her a dolls pram of her own, she’ll be happy to play alongside me while I look after her brother.

I remember playing with dolls as a child, as I’m sure most girls do. My doll pram was one of my most treasured possessions and I would pile my whole collection of dolls into it and push them around the garden. I can’t wait to see my baby grow into a little girl and create her own favourite games with dolls.

If I was choosing a doll pram myself, I’d probably go with a Hello Kitty pram as I’m just a big kid at heart and love anything Hello Kitty. My daughter has a couple of Hello Kitty dolls already so she’d probably like this design as well. I also like the modern designs of the Hello Kitty dolls prams as I find some toy pram styles overly frilly and girly.

Here on Dolls Prams World we want to help you find the best dolls pram for your little girl, so whether you’re looking for Silver Cross dolls prams, dolls prams for toddlers or dolls prams for older girls, you’ll find a great selection to choose from to suit all budgets.

There are a few different companies that make ‘big girls’ doll prams, One of the most popular being Silver Cross. Silver Cross are a big brand name in full size baby prams and they make also make child size versions of the real thing for dolls. If you really want to impress your little girl with a dolls pram that looks just like a real baby pram, choose one of the following models from Silver Cross.

1. Silver Cross Ranger Dolls Pram

This junior pram recommended for ages 3 – 7 years comes in a range of different coloured fabrics such as Poppy Domino (red with white spots), Techno Fuschia (black and white with pink swirls) and Pink Bubble (black with pale pink circles). With a changing bag in matching fabric, it is sure to be a hit with budding fashionistas. The handle height is adjustable meaning it will easily grow with your child and it folds flat for easy storage.

2.Silver Cross Oberon Pram

If you are looking for the ultimate dolls pram for your little girl, there really is no other choice than the Oberon dolls pram by Silver Cross. This beautiful heritage is design is based on the original Oberon pram by Silver Cross and is handmade with the best quality materials to the highest specifications. This toy pram is not cheap by any standards but is an item to treasure and will certainly be loved by your little girl for many years and even passed down to her own children. Recommended for ages 5 – 11 years, the pram has a waterproof hood, chrome finished wheels and a hand-painted body. It is really the ultimate in doll prams for little girls who have everything and will also look beautiful in your child’s bedroom.

3. Silver Cross 3D Dolls Pushchair

If you are looking for more of a pushchair style than a traditional pram, try this modern style pushchair including a removable foot muff, adjustable seat and under-seat shopping basket. Suitable for age 3 – 8 years. This dolls pushchair fits dolls up to 50cm and has a handle height of 76cm.

4. Silver Cross Pop Duo Pram

If your little girl has more than one favourite dolly or if she has twin brothers or sisters and wants a double pram just like mummy’s, this cute double pushchair could be just what you are looking for. The twin side by side pushchair is suitable for children aged 3-7 years old and fits dolls up to 50cm. It folds down for easy storage and features an adjustable hood and under-seat shopping baskets.

5. Silver Cross Surf Dolls Pram

Based on the popular full size Surf Pram from Silver Cross, this modern design pram is perfect if your little girl wants a miniature version of the real pram or wants a funkier alternative to a traditional style dolls pram. The innovative style can be converted to either front or back facing and also converted into a pushchair – a great multi-use dolls pram which is rare in toy versions of real full size prams.

Wooden dolls prams are great for this age group as they are sturdy, heavy enough to support the weight of a small child as they are walking and will last for many years. They are more expensive than plastic alternatives but can be considered an investment as they last for so long and can be passed down to other children.

Some good wooden dolls prams to consider are the following:

Moover dolls pram

This beautiful wooden doll pram is available in two different colour combinations – cherry red with yellow wheels or natural birch wood with red wheels. Both colours would look great in a little girl’s bedroom and are not overly girly like so many of the pink dolls prams on the market.

Suitable for children aged 10 months and up, the handle is placed at the perfect height for older babies and young toddlers and although this doll pram is not designed for use as a walker, the rubber tires on the wheels prevent it from travelling too fast on hard surfaces.

The design of this pram is very sweet with little heart cutouts for windows and is girly without being a cliché. It will also stand up to a lot of being thrown around so if your little girl is more of a tomboy, no worries about breaking it accidentally.

Haba Dolls pram

The Haba doll pram is a design classic that comes in a selection of different colours – natural wood, pink and white, or blue and red. It is priced a little higher than some of the other wooden doll prams but buying from the German Haba brand ensures you are receiving a quality wooden toy that will last for many years. It also comes with a mattress, pillow and blanket, which are not included with many of the other wooden toy prams.

This doll pram also has adjustable height handles, meaning it can grow with your child.

JANOD Dolls Pram

This funky pink and purple pram is a great modern design that will fit well into brightly designed bedrooms. The curved shape means that there are no hard corners to accidentally fall on and the hard wearing wood will put up with many years of abuse.

I’m Toy Dolly Pram

One for those who prefer all things pink and girly, this is an adorable looking pink dolls pram with lilac wheels and accents and a padded removable cushion. The manufacturer’s recommended age is for three years and up but younger toddlers will also get a lot of use from this pram and its heavy weight means that it can double as a baby walker.

The rubber wheel grips slow down the speed of the pram when pushed on hard surfaces and stop it from slipping on rugs and carpets. It is a very reasonably priced wooden doll pram and also works well for storing toys.

Pintoy Dolls Buggy

This is of a similar pink and girly design to the I’m Toy pram and comes with a similar price tag. This dolls pram has been designed for younger children and also works great as a walker for toddlers who need a little extra support. Little girls will love tucking in their dolls in the matching blanket and pillow. There are also coordinating items in the same range such as a doll’s rocking cradle and a doll’s high chair which would look great together in your child’s bedroom.

The recommended age for this pram is from three years but there is no reason why it shouldn’t be used for a younger toddler and most mothers have found that between one and three years is the ideal age for playing with dolls in this pram.

Knorr Activity Pram, “Pramy”

If you’re looking for a dolls pram that is a little more unusual, you may want to consider this activity pram by German company Knorr. As well as being a beautiful wooden dolls pram, it also doubles as an activity centre for toddlers. With large rotatable wooden beads on the handle, a clock with moveable hands on the front, and a variety of soft and wooden activities on the sides, this toy has the potential to entertain for hours. It is a little more expensive than some of the other models but is well worth it for the extra play potential.

Wooden toys for toddlers are great quality and long lasting but if you are on a smaller budget, you may prefer to consider one of the cheaper plastic dolls prams for toddlers and luckily there is lots of choice ranging from the very cheap and basic to the sophisticated miniature versions of real baby prams.

Fisher-Price Stroll & Play Walker

This innovative doll pram is great for toddlers and babies from 9 months as it doubles as a walker for encouraging those first steps. There are also fun activities such as spinners and a musical bear that any young child will be fascinated with.

This doll pram has a wide wheel base ensuring it will not tip over when used as support by babies learning to walk and has an ideal handle height for toddlers and older babies.

Peppa Pig Push-Along Pram

This cute basic dolls pram based on the popular character Peppa Pig is ideal for toddlers and younger girls. The wheels are detachable to convert it into a doll cradle or car seat and the adjustable handle means that it can easily grow with your child.

This is an ideal first dolls pram for little girls who love Peppa Pig and all things pink.

Simba-Smoby Hello Kitty Pram

This ultra girly hello kitty dolls pram is ideal for older toddlers and comes with a cute removable hood and cover in hello kitty fabric and a plastic shopping tray.

Mama & Papas My First Pram

This is another cute toddler sized doll pram that would be ideal for a little girl’s first role play toy. Based on a traditional pram design in pink and has an adjustable hood and pram cover.

Graco Deluxe Doll Playset

If you’re looking for something to splash out on for your little girl’s first birthday then you might want to consider one of the dolls prams sets such as this Graco deluxe set which also includes a baby carrier, high chair, play gym, bouncy seat, baby monitors, nappy bag and accessories set. This really is the ultimate role play doll pram set for little girls and will last well beyond the toddler years.

It is also priced surprisingly low and is great value for money as buying the individual items separately would cost a lot more than the price of the set.

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The toddler stage is a perfect age to introduce your little girl to her very first dolls pram., Toddlers love role play and any opportunity to explore the world they are growing up in, so any toy that encourages them to move about and experiment with social roles is a good investment. All children are naturally nurturing and most little girls will enjoy playing with dolls from a very young age. They also love to copy their parents and, particularly if they have a younger sibling, a doll pram can be an essential part of this learning process.

When choosing a toddler doll pram, it is important to select a model that is age appropriate. Dolls prams for older children may not be safe for toddlers, and young children do not require the authentic details that make the more sophisticated dolls prams so appealing to older girls.

A wooden dolls pram makes a great first toy pram and these are produced by several companies in a range of styles and colors. The haba doll pram is one of the most popular as this European company is well known for its excellent range of good quality wooden children’s toys. You may wish to choose a pram with a natural wood finish or one painted in bright colors or different shades of pink.

If your child has a favorite doll or character such as Baby Annabell, Hello Kitty or Peppa Pig, this is also a good opportunity to buy a doll pram branded as such. Make sure you choose a model that is suitable for toddlers, as some of these toy prams are intended for older children.

Your child will use the dolls pram as a support to help her walk so it’s important to choose a model that is the right height. Check dimensions in the item description before you buy and look for versions that have an adjustable handle to grow with your child.

Here is our selection of great dolls prams for toddlers:

Haba wooden dolls pram – In natural wood or pink and white, this high quality wooden pram will provide many years of fun play opportunities and is sturdy enough to be used in a nursery or passed down through several siblings. This pram also comes with a bed set to make dolly all cozy and an adjustable handle.

Baby Annabell 2 in 1 Travel System – this funky jogger style dolls pram is perfect for little people to push around and comes in every little girl’s favorite color – pink!

Smoby Hello Kitty Pram – for the ultimate in girly cute, choose this pink plastic pram which is suitable for children from 18 months old.

Moover dolls pram – another beautiful wooden pram, with its rounded shape and heart shaped cutouts, this dolls pram will look great in any little girls bedroom.

Little girls love to play with dolls and a great toy to provide them with is a doll pram. Playing with dolls is an important part of creative and social development and a dolls pram will encourage this play by increasing the number of games they can play with their dolls. All children love to copy their parents and if you have a baby you will probably find that your little girl wants to ‘help’ push the pram when you go out for walks together. She’ll be thrilled to receive her own dolls pram that she can push alongside you and take her dolls out for walks.

Dolls prams come in many different brands and models from simple to sophisticated and expensive. While a simple pram is fine for younger children, older girls really appreciate authenticity and will be extra happy with a doll pram that looks just like their mother’s. You can buy doll prams that are miniature replicas of the real thing from companies like Silver Cross and Mamas and Papas.

Another way to make the play experience more lifelike is to provide doll pram accessories. Real prams usually come with a range of accessories such as rain covers, sun parasols and changing bags and then of course parents add their own pram toys and blankets. You can buy dolls pram accessories separately, but an easy way to get everything your little girl could possibly want in one go is to buy a dolls pram set.

Dolls pram sets are produced by several different toy makers and manufacturers of doll prams and their contents vary from set to set. There are some very large sets that include lots of items and would be great for a really special birthday or Christmas present. Two example of sets like this are the Graco Mega Value Set
including a pram, high chair, swing, travel seat, carry cot, bouncer and travel cot with toy bar and the Deluxe Dolls Pram Set from Grossman including A pram, travel cot, carry seat, rain cover, parasol and a doll with two outfits. These large sets are great value for money as they cost much less than it would be to buy all the items individually.

If you’re looking for smaller sets, there are many available which usually contain the pram plus a sun parasol and rain cover or a matching shopping bag. These type of doll pram sets are produced by Silver cross, Mamas and Papas and Zapf, to name a few.

As well as actual doll pram accessories, there are some lovely bedding sets you can buy that are specially made for dolls prams. Your little girl will love tucking her dolls up in these beautiful quilts and pillows which you can buy in toy shops or have custom made to match the pram or your little girl’s room – possibly even customized with her name embroidered on the fabric. You can even make your own doll pram set if you are handy with a sewing machine. It is an easy project to do and you can choose whatever kind of fabrics you prefer.

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Different styles of toys are suitable for different ages of children and this is equally true for doll’s prams. When choosing a doll’s pram for a younger child authenticity is less important – toddlers probably won’t notice that their doll pram doesn’t look exactly like mummy’s whereas an older child may complain that they don’t want a ‘toy for babies’.
Simple usually works better for younger children. A simple sturdy doll’s pram can double as a walker for a young toddler. Wooden doll’s prams are usually great for this age group – there’s no complicated construction or small pieces that could be swallowed by little mouths. Wooden doll’s prams are made by some of the larger toy companies such as Brio and come painted in bright primary colors. Alternatively you can have a wooden doll’s pram made especially for you by a small toy maker. These handmade wooden toys are beautiful and durable although they can be expensive.
There are also several plastic doll’s prams on the market suitable for toddlers. They are smaller and have a simpler design than prams designed for older children. Plastic doll’s prams for toddlers are sold by toy companies like Fisher Price.

As children get a little older, perhaps from about age four or five, they start to care more about brands and will often have their own favorite toy or doll. It’s ideal at this stage to choose a doll’s pram that ties in with your child’s particular preferences. Most doll manufacturers make doll prams and other to go with the dolls that they sell. Baby Annabell is a very popular make of doll and there are several Baby Annabell doll’s prams available with matching outfits and accessories.
Older girls will value a doll’s pram that looks exactly like the real thing – the more authentic the better. Some of the well known pram manufacturers now produce smaller versions of their best selling prams and these are ideal for older children. Silver Cross produces several styles of doll’s pram that are exact miniature versions of their full-size prams. Mamas and Papas also make doll’s prams based on the designs of their prams for real babies.

There are thousands of doll’s prams available to buy today for children of all ages and even adult collectors. When buying a doll pram for a little girl you should consider your budget, the age of the child and her interests.

For little girls aged 3 and over who want to be just like mummy, you can’t go wrong with a Silver Cross doll’s pram. These prams can be a little more expensive than models from other brands but they are very high quality and exact replicas of the full-size versions. Any little girl would be very happy with a Silver Cross doll pram as a present.

Younger children will probably be just as happy with a simple toy doll pram and these can be bought by a variety of different companies to match popular doll and toy brands – you can buy Baby Annabell doll’s prams, Baby Born doll’s prams and Haba Doll prams for a few examples. Any little girls favorite color is pink, so it’s no surprise that there are hundreds of pink doll prams to choose from.

If you prefer buying children natural style toys rather than character-based plastic toys, a wooden doll’s pram  such as the Brio doll’s pram is a good choice. These are made by several different companies in attractive designs. They are very durable and will easily withstand knocks and bumps. Wooden doll prams are also a good choice for toddlers and younger children.

For displaying treasured dolls or a decorative accessory for a little girl’s bedroom, Victorian doll prams are the way to go. These beautiful doll prams are made by companies today, with design inspiration from the original Victorian models and are very pretty.

You can even buy twin doll’s prams for little girls who have two favorite dolls or maybe 2 younger siblings who are pushed around by mum in a full-size twin pram. There really is every type of doll’s pram available on the market today!

The Victorian era is the first time that doll’s prams came into popular use as children’s toys. In Victorian times, prams were expensive and were seen as a status symbol for wealthy families. Queen Victoria herself was famous for using prams for her children. Status symbols for adults soon become status symbols for children and so miniature versions of the real thing were made up for children of wealthy families and the popularity of the doll’s pram began.

There were three main styles of prams in Victorian times – The Mailcart, evolved from handcarts with large wheels and a long handle; The Victoria, named after Queen Victoria herself which had three wheels and a seat; and the Carriage Pram which were based on full-size horse drawn carriages.

Wealthy Victorian families commissioned their carriage makers to build prams for their children. These original prams had a harness attached so that ponies could pull them along. Eventually the pram style evolved so that people could push them and the design became lighter and easier to maneuver. One of the first pram companies in the uk was the Silver Cross prams company.

The Victoria pram with three wheels was popular for a long time as the law at the time classified any four-wheel vehicle as a road vehicle and therefore four-wheel prams were not allowed to be pushed on pavements! Eventually this law was phased out and the more practical four-wheel designs became the norm.

Even modern doll’s prams today are based on Victorian designs for their attractive look. Victorian prams are not the most practical models for today’s parents but this does not really matter for a doll’s pram! There are many beautiful wicker doll’s prams on the market that follow the style of Victorian designs and look beautiful in a little girls bedroom or as a display for antique dolls.

Original Victorian doll prams are highly collectible and can reach a high price at auction if they are in good condition. Some people have been lucky enough to have a Victorian doll’s pram that has been passed down through the generations as a family heirloom.

After you’ve selected your pram there are many doll’s prams accessories on the market to enhance the play experience. Maybe your little girl already has a doll’s pram and you’re looking for another gift ideas – there are many accessories available for prams for dolls, just like real-life prams, which are great for make- believe.

Silver cross produce a range of accessories to fit their doll prams . You can buy a chrome shopping tray which fits to the bottom of the doll’s pram and use it to carry around bags and baby doll clothes – just like mum. They also sell a doll’s pram changing bag – an exact replica of the real thing which little girls will love to store their doll’s clothes in and carry around with the pram.

Popular accessories for other brands of doll’s prams include rain covers to protect dolly when it’s wet and pram toys which attach to the front of the pram to keep your baby dolls occupied – just like a real baby!

Another very popular brand with little girls is Baby Annabell which comes with a whole range of accessories that can be used with the Baby Annabell doll’s prams. Little girls love collecting things and the Baby Annabell range has enough selection so you’ll never be stuck for present ideas again!

Not to forget, many mid to high end doll prams come with their own set of accessories such as a matching umbrella and shopping bag – if your little girl wants to be the most stylish when out and about then these doll’s pram sets are an excellent choice.  You can buy Silver Cross doll’s pram sets and Mamas and Papas also do their own version.

When choosing your doll’s pram make sure not to forget about your doll’s pram accessories!

Silver Cross doll’s prams are made by one of the most well known and respected pram manufacturers. As well as full-size prams for real babies they also make a ‘junior’ range of doll’s prams which are doll-sized versions of the real thing.

Doll prams by Silver Cross are made by hand, just like the original prams. If you’re looking for a good quality doll’s pram that will make your child the envy of their friends and last for years, you really can’t go wrong with a Silver Cross doll’s pram

The Silver Cross range of prams for dolls covers modern styles of buggies and pushchairs, right through to  remakes of classic vintage designs, such as the Oberon doll’s pram which is hand made, hand painted and limited edition and comes in a range of colours.

You can even buy doll’s pram accessories from Silver Cross such as a shopping tray for all your doll’s essential clothes and other toys and a doll’s pram changing bag.

Silver cross produce a range of doll’s prams over a wide range of prices so you’re sture to find one to meet your budget and requirements. They even produce a 3 wheel “jogger” pram and twin prams which would be a perfect gift for twins or a little girl with lots of dolls.

Silver Cross is based in Yorkshire and has been selling prams since 1877, all over the world. You can order doll’s prams directly from their website or from a number of international toy shops and mother and baby stores such as Toys ‘r’ us, Mothercare  and of course well-known websites like Amazon.

If you’re looking for the dream present for a little girl, and a good quality toy that will last for years and can be passed down from sibling to sibling, you really can’t go wrong with a Silver Cross doll’s pram.