Corolle Tidoo Bath Doll Review + Giveaway

If you are the mom of a little girl, you are probably familiar with Corolle dolls. My daughter is only 7 months old, so we haven’t really gotten into the doll stage yet.  I have seen Corolle Dolls in the stores, and have always thought they are just too cute. However I had no idea just how cute until we had the opportunity to review one the Corolle Tidoo Bath Doll.

About Corolle Dolls

Tidoo dolls come in various varieties and are specially designed for bath time fun, they are soft, posable and so light they float.  All clothes are completely removable and they are filled with polystyrene beads that dry quickly. Tidoo is also a favorite out of the bath too, it can even suck its thumb. They are a 30cm doll recommended for 18 months +.

Corolle is already a popular brand, founded in France in 1979 and has appealed to children for years as the dolls are scientifically studied to render an aesthetically pleasing  face for the children of the day.  All Corolle dolls have a vanilla scent and ceramic eyes as children of this age communicate through their eyes and trust known scents.

Our Experience

This baby doll arrived at the perfect time! I think my son and myself were both getting a little bored with his current bath toy choices. I was actually planning on reviewing her and sneaking her away for my daughter when she gets a little older, but I had no such luck. As soon as he saw the new doll, he wanted to play with her. I think having a new baby in the house has really made him tap into his caregiver side. I immediately noticed the light, pleasant vanilla scent that all Corolle dolls have. It is very light and appealing.

As soon as he saw that the Tidoo doll had a rubber ducky, he was thrilled to take her into the bath with him. Toddler boy was so excited to give her a bath.  She has remained a part of our bath routine ever since.  She is the perfect size, dries very quickly, and is ready to go at the next bath time! Of course you don’t have to use her only in the bath, and once my daughter starts playing with her as well, I am sure she will spend time out of the bathroom as well.

Great Baby or Sibling Gift

The  Baby Shopping Guide is full of wonderful things for baby, and this doll is one that I simply love! When heading to visit a new baby, bringing this little one along as a gift for an older sibling is a great idea to help the big brother or big sister feel included, and learn how to take care of his or her own new baby! Or just bring it along for the new baby, she will love it soon enough. My seven month old even loves to smile and coo at baby Tidoo, though big brother seems to have claimed her for now.

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy… I really liked the Tidoo Bath Doll from Corolle.  I was amazed at how much fun my little boy liked her! She would make a great addition to your bath time routine. I love that she dries very quickly, and even has a little hook to hang her up to drip dry.

Or Not to Buy… If you have a bevy of dolls at home you may not need one more.  But, then again, buy her for a baby gift!

Shop! Corolle Tidoo is available at Toy Guru, Australia’s number one online toy store.

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Disclosure: Thanks to toy guru for providing the prize for this giveaway. All opinions are my own.