The doll is cute, and very realistic. . . but, for the money, I think there is a better deal with the Amazing McKayla. It has better features, and costs less. The Baby Alive Caucasian is a little too creepy for my child, and she actually cried when I first turned it on. Now she doesn’t even play with it-although, she doesn’t freak out when it talks to her.

Toys R Us had this doll on the shelf while I was shopping for my 5 years old granddaughter. I thought the doll was ugly as all heck and passed it by. . . Until I found out a little later on that this was the doll my granddaughter REALLY wanted. Needless to say, I went back to Toys R Us and I’ll be damned – they were sold out! I ordered the doll from Amizon (this site) and it arrived in perfect condition within the time period I had specified (two days. My granddaughter was so HAPPY upon receiving this doll – and turned out to be quite the ‘little mommy’. She loves taking care of ‘her baby’. The doll talks and blows kisses and on and on. Other than the diaper runs (my granddaughter goes through tons of diapers)the only thing that must be done, is to clean out the dolls mouth after feedings (of course). And back to the diaper deal, I opted to simply purchase the cheapest pack of newborn diapers on the market – to those of us on a budget, this is the least expensive way than having to purchase the ones specifically made for the doll. My granddaughter is still enjoying ‘her baby’ many days, & weeks after receiving her. Would I recommend this doll for a young little lady? You bet!!