Best Barbie Gifts for Girls

Looking for some Birthday or Christmas gift ideas for a Girl who likes Barbie? Little girls will be happy to get a doll and accessories as a Christmas or a Birthday Gift, and older girls who have accumulated a collection of dolls can always use an accessory organizer, a doll house, or new doll outfits. Special edition Dolls (like Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen) might even make it to Tween and Teen Girls wish lists. Here you will find the Best Barbie Gifts for Girls: dolls, play sets and accessories, music players and musical instruments, room decor, ride-on toys, and more. Like our gift guide? Please give it a thumbs up and leave us a comment :)

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Barbie was first introduced by Mattel, Inc. on March 9th,1959. That year 300,000 dolls were sold at $3 per doll. Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. She has had over 40 pets, has owned a variety of vehicles, and has had several different careers. Although she is sometimes criticized for unrealistic body measurements, the doll continues to be one of America's most popular toys and makes it to just about every girl's toy collection. It is common for a preschool aged girl to own five or more Barbies, with 12 being an average number of dolls owned by girls ages 3 to 6. Mattel's new Photo Fashion Doll featured below will make a great gift for a girl who likes to play with Barbie.

Barbie is from Willows, Wisconsin and went to Willows High School (made-up names).

Her first outfit - black and white striped swimsuit

Barbie has 3 sisters: Chelsea, Skipper, and Stacie.

Barbie's first pet - horse Dancer.

Barbie's first boyfriend, Ken, was introduced in 1961 and was named after Mattel founders' son.

Ken and Barbie broke up in 2004 and then announced their reunion in 2011.

Totally Hair Barbie, released in 1992, was the best-selling Barbie doll ever, with over 10 million dolls sold worldwide.

Barbie has her own signature color - 219C - bright pink.

Behind every Barbie, there is a dream, a story, an inspiration, a reflection of what's popular and in style. Mattel often makes movie character dolls who "appear" in popular movies like "Barbie and Her Sisters in a Pony Tale," "The Princess and the Popstar" and "The Diamond Castle."

Special edition Barbies and Collector edition Dolls do appreciate in value, just be sure to save the original box for a better return on your investment.

Dollhouses are great for encouraging creative play and imagination. Not only will little girls have a great time playing with their dolls, but they will also improve their cognitive skills through play. Mattel makes great playhouses and play sets. Also, you may want to consider the Kidkraft Wooden Modern Dream Glitter Dollhouse featured here - it is made for Barbie sized dolls, but it is not manufactured by Mattel.

Barbie can always use new outfits, and girls enjoy dressing up their dolls in stylish fashions for different occasions and putting on fashion shows.

What do you get for a girl who loves Barbies but already has a few too many Barbie dolls and outfits & accessories? A Barbie lunch bag, thermos, or a backpack will make a great gift for kindergartner, 1st or 2nd grader. The girls will be excited to show off these colorful functional gifts to friends at school. A Barbie guitar or a Barbie room decor item will also be appreciated.

Random Barbie gifts at Toys R Us on Ebay

Barbie Ornaments make great keepsake gifts for girls. This Holiday season give a gift that will be passed on from Moms to daughters and adored for many years to come.

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Did you play with Barbies when you were little? Does your daughter play with Barbies? How many Barbies do you have at your house?