Young children will love playing with this Graco Baby Doll Play Set. Children will have fun pretending to be little mommies and daddies. Their imagination will soar when they have all of their doll playing accessories handy for hours creative play time.
Features While Graco is a well known name both in the toy stroller market as well as in products for infants and toddlers, this toy set by Grace didn't get the best feedback from customers who purchased it; mainly because it looks very misleading in both the packaging and in the photos online.
Customers didn't like that the accessories were all made of a cheap plastic that didn't hold up to well under the regular wear and tear of children playing with it. They also didn't like that the seat included has to be used with the stroller, the swing, and the highchair in order to be able to use each of these things. And, the seat didn't seem to want to stay in any of the three very well.
But, although parents were disappointed, they all agreed that the children they bought the set for loved it and played with it often. Children didn't seem to mind what the accessories were made out of. They loved that they have everything they need to have hours of imaginary playtime with their dolls.
Conclusion While parents who bought this set for their children weren't overly thrilled with it, they agreed that the children they bought it for loved it. Children loved they have everything they need to take care of their babies just like real mommies and daddies do and they also loved that they could take care of more than one baby at a time; i.e. have one in the highchair "eating" while another is having its clothes and diaper changed.
Most customers who purchased this set were happy that at least the children they purchased it for loved it.
Our Editor's Quick Thumb Guide
What We Love...
Includes everything child needs to play with dolls for hours
Made by Graco; a well known company in the toy stroller market
Holds baby dolls up to 18 inches
What Needs Improvement...
Accessories aren't made of the best materials
Included seat must be used with highchair, swing, and carrier in order for them to work
GRACO Baby Doll Playset is a 2004 Worldworks Holdings/Rubbermaid production.
Includes: Pieces that convert to a Doll Bouncer, Stroller, a High Chair, a Baby Doll Swing, a Doll Carrier & Accessories: Travel Bag that folds out to a Changing Mat, a Growth Chart, a Pacifier & more.
For use with Dolls up to 18" tall. For Ages 3+ Years. CAUTION: Small Parts Included.
Colors, styles, sizes & info may vary. Colors may vary from those shown on the box. Please check in CONDITION NOTE/Comments for the Box Condition.
Box approx. 22.5" long x 15" wide x 5" deep; sizes may vary. GRACO Baby Doll Playset is great fun for children who love to play with dolls!
Doll playset. Grand daughter loves it; available for less $.
Review Date: August 23, 2009
Reviewer: M. Botts, Fairfax Station, VA
Our grand daughter had one of these at home and we searched for another one to have at our house because she loves it so. Had a problem finding it in store (needed it right away). Finally found it at Target for $30. I don't disagree with other reviewers who said the items are not strong, but they're not meant to be played with in a rough manner. Our grand daughter hasn't had any problem with breakage. Properly played with it will last a long time. Customer service was good too; one part was missing but when I called the number on the enclosed instruction sheet they sent the part right away.
Had Expected More Quality
Review Date: November 21, 2009
Reviewer: C. Nava, Houston, Texas United States
I took my daughter to Target for a "Pick your own gift" trip with her birthday money in hand. After some time she finally picked an interactive baby doll and wanted a stroller, etc. Initially I was going to purchase each item individually, but then came across this item ([...]) and decided that it was a better deal. I now see that I was wrong. I'll begin with the good. The stroller is sturdy and my daughter loves it. She puts her doll in there (it can be used without the car seat) and she chases our dog around the house. Considering the wear and tear that has been put on this stroller, it is very sturdy and puts up with a lot of abuse. I also like how it folds up for easy storage. Now, the bad... The car seat.. oh my. Ok, there is no locking mechanism for the arms so, just like another reviewer stated, anytime my daughter picks it up with her baby doll in it, the baby doll falls out. The car seat attaches to the triangle stand in two ways.. as a swing and as a high chair. First, I don't like how the stand doesn't collapse for easy storage. Second, be prepared to drop your baby on the head if you attach it as a swing because, again, the baby will fall out. Third, as a high chair, it's a little more sturdy, however, you will need to not just snap it in, but secure it by the arms with the velcro straps intended for the swing. The playpen is cute and sturdy, but again, doesn't fold up for easy storage. The diaper bag is pretty much a waste. My daughter has lost interest in everything except the stroller, as it's the only thing that works without issue. If I had it to do all over again, I would have shelled out the extra cash and bought the items individually that were made with more quality.
Smaller than expected
Review Date: May 24, 2009
Reviewer: A. Millstead,
Although this set is a pretty good value -- it is much smaller than expected. You have to use a smaller than average baby doll with it -- but my daughter still enjoys it.
Design Fail, but a good set of toys
Review Date: December 28, 2009
Reviewer: Holly Bennett, Roanoke, TX United States
Got this for my 3 year old. She loves it because she's really into imaginative play right now. My biggest complaint is that to change it from the swing to the high chair, you have to remove a bar (and vis versa - add a bar). This is not a three year old task. If would be great if Graco would have made it to that you wouldn't have to change any pieces. Also you can get this a lot cheaper from other places (sorry, Amazon).
Stroller saves this toy set
Review Date: March 5, 2010
Reviewer: C. Sallee, FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
Graco quailty don't spill over onto their toys! We were lucky and got this set on clearence. The seat (which is needed for the swing and highchair) is flimsy and it only fits a cabbage patch newborn doll We bought it for our 2.5 year old and she only plays with the stroller carseat combo which the stroller is sturdier than others we have bought. I am very close to just tossing the swing part in the trash. Because of the handle on the carseat doesn't lock the baby falls out. To hook the swing up you have to secure it with velcro which is tuff for my girl and you have to keep track of a stabiliztion bar to use the high chair. We paid half price for this at walmart which was under 20 bucks which I guess I would have paid for just the stroller.
Little girls will love playing with this Graco Baby Doll Play Set. Girls will have fun pretending to be mommy. Her imagination will soar when she has all of the accessories handy for creative play time.
Doll playset. Grand daughter loves it; available for less $.
