The Orijin Bees Toddler Gift Guide

Shopping for a Black or Brown toddler? Toddlers love dolls they can carry everywhere, care for and dress up, especially a doll that looks like them. Here are our picks by age. Orijin Bees dolls were picked for Oprah's Favorite Things in 2021 and 2024, won a Mom's Choice Award, were a 2022 Toy of the Year finalist and were named Amazon Toys We Love in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Ages 1–2: soft, huggable and washable

Nu'Bee Plush Baby Doll ($49.99). 14 inches, ultrasoft and machine washable. Her swaddle turns into bee wings, then comes off to reveal her outfit. Available in Yellow and Mint.
Cuddle Bee Serenity or Cuddle Bee Luna ($49.99 each). 24 inches and as soft as a pillow, made for relaxing and naptime cuddles. Serenity has deep-brown skin and a fluffy afro; Luna has caramel skin and a curly afro puff.
Cuddle Bee Comfort Bundle ($124.99). Both Cuddle Bees plus the 50x60-inch throw blanket.

Age 3: a first Baby Bee

Baby Bees ($54.99) are for ages 3 and up. Each is 12 inches tall with a soft vinyl body, a lifelike face and an Ankara tulle dress, and most come with a matching hair accessory for the child. Choose by curl pattern:

4c: Fro Love Bee, Fro Zizzy Bee, Dream Love Bee
4b: Dream Puff Bee, Positively Puffy Bee, Natural Puffy Bee, Sunnie Fro Bee
4a: Lovey Coiley, Fro Melody, Brilliant Harmony
3c: Curly Swizzy, Sweet Puffy, Sugar Puff, Cocoa Belle, Curly Caramelly, Fro Puffy Bee
3b: Sweet Joy Bee
No hair: Sweet Honey Bee, Blissfull Bella Bee (each with a matching headband for the child)

For little boys: Bee-Boy Legacy (chocolate skin tone, 4c curls), Bee-Boy Triumph (caramel skin tone, 4a curls) and Bee-Boy Heritage, $54.99 each. Every Bee-Boy's hoodie turns into a superhero cape.

Pretend play

Healthcare Hero Bee Pretend Play Set ($14.99). A doctor and nurse care set that fits a doll and her owner, for practicing empathy and care.
Bedtime 6 Piece Bundle ($34.99). A sleeping bag, pillow, robe and sleep mask for her Baby Bee, plus a matching sleep mask for the child. Great for practicing bedtime routines.

Match their doll

Girls Romper Set ($24.99, sizes 3T/4T to 5/6) with the Baby Bee Romper & Turban Headband Set ($14.99).
Bee-autiful Satin Bonnet ($14.99 single, $24.99 set of 2). One size fits most girls and dolls.
Toddler basics: Busy Bee Logo Leggings ($14.99–$19.99, from 3T), Always Extra Zip Up Fleece ($39.99, from 3T) and the Inkwell Zip-Up Hoodie ($59.99, from 2T).

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FAQ

What is the best Black baby doll for a 1- or 2-year-old?

Choose a doll that's soft all over. The Orijin Bees Nu'Bee ($49.99) is a 14-inch, machine-washable plush doll suitable from birth. Cuddle Bees Serenity and Luna ($49.99 each) are 24 inches tall and as soft as a pillow.

What is the best Black baby doll for a 3-year-old?

At 3, many children are ready for a Baby Bee ($54.99): a 12-inch soft vinyl doll for ages 3 and up, in curl patterns from 3b to 4c, with a matching hair accessory for the child.

Does Orijin Bees make toddler clothes?

Yes. Girls Romper Sets come in 3T/4T to 5/6, Busy Bee and Kente leggings start at 3T, the Always Extra fleece starts at 3T, and the Inkwell Zip-Up Hoodie starts at 2T.

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