Dolls are a beautiful way to express characteristics found in babies and young children. They capture facial expressions, as well as hair and eye colors. Once thought to be merely a toy for young girls, dolls hold importance in the lives of adults as well. Children and adults differ in the types of dolls they purchase however. Baby dolls are dolls that capture the petite faces and expressions of infants. Baby dolls are best loved by young children, as it gives them the opportunity to play house and pretend to be a parent. Baby dolls have soft bodies and plastic arms, legs and heads. They feature eyes that open, close or do both. Most baby dolls are bald and rather simple, allowing them to be useful and practical for small children. Best of all, baby dolls often come smelling like a soft powder scent that is calming to children. Baby dolls can be made for adults as well, and these types of baby dolls feature much more intricate details. They have full plastic bodies with adjustable arms and legs. These baby dolls have a variety of eye colors and hair colors, as well as textures of hair. These baby dolls are much more expensive in price and are used primarily as collectibles. Perhaps the great appeal to baby dolls is that adults get to feel like child again. They can purchase lifelike clothing and accessories for their baby dolls, as well as the gender of their choice. Paper dolls are another popular type of doll for both young children and adults. Paper dolls are unique in that they feature a wide array of clothing and accessories. This gives doll lovers the chance to try out different and unique clothing that they would not otherwise have access to. Paper dolls also feature different eras of time, allowing for a constant flow of unique clothing items. Young children can use pre-cut felt pieces of clothing to attach onto a Velcro paper doll. Older children and adults can cut or punch out paper clothing for their dolls.

Porcelain dolls are made primarily for adults, but can be purchased for young children as a collectible item. Porcelain dolls are very breakable and not intended for play. They feature soft bodies and porcelain arms, legs and heads. Porcelain dolls often have pretty, beaded eyes and soft textured hair. They feature a more traditional look and are often made to resemble young girls instead of babies. Vintage dolls are old dolls that were once popular many years ago. They differ in their appearance and can include basic plastic baby dolls or expensive porcelain dolls. Vintage dolls are popular among doll collectors and can be sold in antique shops. To complete vintage dolls, collectors choose matching vintage clothing and accessories. Reborn dolls are dolls that are transformed to look as much like real babies as possible. Making reborn dolls is a careful and detailed process that involves transforming a vinyl doll and enhancing its complexion and features. Hair and eyelashes are added to complete the look of reborn dolls. Although expensive, reborn dolls can be enjoyed by both children and adults.