Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 December 1941 — Page 30
.. Associate Editor, Parents’ Magazine ~ YOU MAY HAVE difficulty in getting delivery on that new car, or on the trays for your new refrig- - erator this Christmas. But, although manufacturers of toys are actively co-operating in the defense pro- _ gram, ‘there is no shortage in dolls “for the girls, thanks to long-range
planning That is as it should be, for every- ' one knows a girl must have a “child” - of her own to care for, to do for, : sew for. American dolls are more enchantthan ever this year, and Christis made to order for giving
of them are welcome faThere is the sofunctional doll, which is a Pee or Botey eter ty5e ana Sense or - ts y fakes liquids from bottle or spoon, Blows bubbles, has its. flexible rub-
8s cleaned, must be changed. ‘These exceptional babies (they have no behavior problems) still have the
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and wrinkled. This year they come in five sizes, and with a variety of layette combinations for use until such time as the young mother feels an urge to do some sewing. There is also a variation called Squeezee, each of whose legs when squeezed gives forth a different cry; this baby has still a third voice when tipped backward. #7 28 tJ AMONG GROWING-UP dolls are Little Lady dolls with smooth, softcomplexions, rolling eyes, up-to-the-minute pigtail hair-dos and, just to make everything really lifelike, separate fingers so that they can wear gloves. | There's also Jeannie Walker, a coy miss who walks simply by having her upper arm grasped and then being moved forward. She sits down, too, in a natural manner, And there's a charming boy who looks very much like younger brother, clad in pastel corduroy overalls with Basque shirt, and wearing a snappy skullcap. There have been dolls before dressed in replicas of their young owners’ wardrobes. Now they come holding miniatures of themselves. And pert misses they are, too. Especially Me and Mimi, surprised looking yarnhaired young ladies made of cloth. Not realistic, but with a definite appeal for the girl who likes the whimsical. The same idea of doll carrying her own doll is carried out by Chinese Ming Toy, Mary with her lamb, Goldilocks and one of those bears. 2 2 2
ALTHOUGH IT HAS not yet made dolls difficul$ to get, naturally the war is reflected in some of the new dolls. Of course the Army and the Navy come in for their share of attention. There is one representative of each complete with uniform. And with whistles in the legs that give out . , . —, V for Victory.
And there is a large-eyed Bond Baby doll who waves the Stars and Stripes and carries her own Defense Stamp album with a 25¢ stamp pasted in it. A young representative of the spirit of America comes attractively boxed with two changes of costume so that she can be dressed for Colonial or Civil War days, as well as the present day. This doll might well inspire her young owner to look up costumes of intervening periods and, if she is at all interested in sewing, to copy some of them so that the doll can depict history of what women
skin you love to touch—soft, warm, washable skin that can be pinched
“Me and Mimi,” appealing all cloth dolls who offer a double measure of joy to some lucky little girl .
first homemakers off the Mayflower through the years. & » 8 IN CONNECTION WITH this, it is suitable to remind doll-givers of the fascination tkat dolls of dif-
ferent lands have for most girls. Many of them who start collecting: nationality dolls keep up their interest long past the day when dolls -are playthings. Lovely ones are to be had, with costumes authentic in every detail. Movie-star dolls are no longer so much in evidence. Shirley Temple has reached the sub-deb stage, and other juvenile actresses have grown up and married. The chief effect of the movies on dolls this year comes from the Walt Disney Studios in the form of animals for the youngest in the family—but with a definite appeal for the teener, too, who likes amusing stuffed animals for her room. With the release of Mr. Disney’s “Bambi” and “Dumbo” come longlegged fawns, and cuddly lambs; and there are dogs, and horses, and donkeys, and calves, A lot of thought has gone into making dolls individal, sturdy, and appealing. No matter what type of doll you're looking for this CkLrist-
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Psychologists at Offer Advice to
By PEGGY POOR
SANTA CLAUS is scientific this modern age. The pack on his back does not have the chance qualities of a grab bag. There are child psychologists now at the North Pole Workshop, and parents planning for Christmas can get expert advice. Age is the most important consideration when buying filling for Christmas stockings, toy experts agree, and toy manufacturers have classified their merchandise into general age groups. This classification is an important contribution to the fun value and educational usefulness of modern toys. Children need playthings that stimulate—but do not capabilities. Toys that are too easy bore the child and turn him to mischief ing, experts say: play that is hard breeds inferiority complexes. A balanced assortment is consideration No. 2. Children need toys for active, creative, dramatic and social play. Active play will stimulate physical development and help perfect co-ordination between the eye, ear and muscles. Wheel toys, games and gym equipment are important aids.
CREATIVE PLAY develops manipulative skill and powers of observation and judgment and stimulates initiative. Construction toys,
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drawing equipment and hobby kits are of this type. Dramatic play encourages imaginative development and helps the child to adjust himself to grownup living. Imitations of adult housekeeping and business activities are popular in this phase of play development; little stoves, miniature train systems and cowboy costumes are typical examples. Social play educates children to get along with one another, Games in which several children take part are essential aids to social play because they teach the fundamentals of good sportsmanship as well as concentration and quick, accurate
inking, This article concerns itself with Pheseris for children up to 2 years 0]
Baby needs bright-colored, lightweight, washable toys of varied textures. They should be too big for him to swallow and free of sharp corners and rough edges. He will enjoy cuddling soft, stuffed animals and dolls. Balls and push-and-pull toys will encourage him to creep and learn
velop his sense of hearing. Blocks, beads to bite, picture books and sand toys are basic play favorites. Bath toys of rubber, celluloid or wood are popular. And parents need not be afraid of babies sucking colors off their playthings. American toy manufacturers have used vegetable coloring since 1914.
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PLAY OCCUPIES most of a child’s waking hours before school age, when his basic behavior patterns are being formed and his basic personality traits are being set up. And in these formative years children can be influenced properly with the right toys. Blocks, for example, are = stan-
to walk. Rattles and chimes de- sis
Dy-dee is the answer to every little girl's wish! Shé drinks from bottle, blows bubbles and even needs her dydees changed.
V for Victory Dolls, a soldier
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Just like a real live baby—that's how the “magic squeeze” doll feels, boy and his pal a sailor, who can ~ and it’s no wonder the little girl holding the doll is so fond of her, be induced to whistle the victory The “real live feel” is the result of the devejJopment of a plastic
“magic skin.”
Little Lady, a pigtailed miss
That bond baby doll pictured above is a patriotio little girl who dressed in the latest fashion. A carries her own defense stamp album with a real 25-cent Defense doll so lifelike, she'll steal your Stamp in it. She's dressed in All-American fashion.
dard plaything selected for infants. This year they come in a new extra light plastic, and some sets are made to fit into each other. As the child becomes more adept he will build walls and houses and cities, each achievement stimulating him to further use of his imagination. Books are an important item sometimes not considered for babies. But as soon as the young heir is beginning to sit up and distinguish objects, untearable, washable picture books should be on the list of essential playthings. Even a baby of a year and a half can learn to co-ordinate his play experiences by recognizing the resemblances between his stuffed teddy bear and the picture of the bear in the book.
2 8 2 THE REVIVAL of the rag doll is scheduled for this season—but how
different! The 1941 streamlined version is soft and stuffed all-cloth, like her predecessor, and some are nearly the size of real but gone are the button eyes. These dolls have “real” faces. One manufacturer features stuffed dolls which carry miniatures of themselves, taking their-style cue from mother-and-daughter fashions in the adult world. Educators now agree that a little boy’s desire to play with dolls is expressive of a basic play need and not sissy in any way. Dolls and stuffed animals help boys of the toddler and nursery school age develop imaginations and use their hands, just as they help little
ter. Scientific fellow, this Santa.
Budding Author
In the Family? Anyone fortunate enough to know a budding—or "already successful— author, will want to help the muses foster talent, by presenting a typewriter for Christmas which is espe-
cially equipped with all literary symbols, caret and similar indica-
tions. Also helpful to those engaged in studying or composing in foreign languages are typewriters available
in those languages.
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Give Flashlights To the Menfolk
Times have changed since father was a boy, and imagined himself a sleuth, with a very simple flashlight. There are so many new types, attractive enough and most practical to give at Christmas! Here’s a partial list of what the shopper may expect to choose from: There’s a streamlined, plastic encased flashlight which fits around the wrist like a bracelet and leaves hands free. The same principle is the feature of a flashlight which clips to the belt. }
While a head-turning flashlight Is particularly helpful in lighting up awkwardly reached places; another
heart away,
Lolly, the latex baby doll that has the warmth and feel of a real, live infant. Both legs and arms are of fully jointed rubber that moves
flashlight can be hung up; there is one that stands on its own; and a ‘most durable type is fitted with shatterproof lense.
Help Her to Cut A Figure on Ice
To the girl who lives in ice skates, a velvet or wool jersey, short-skirted outfit is the most wanted Christmas gift. Especially nice are the skirts lined with print challis or bright cotton that pertly waves to the public on turns. If she goes for after skating refreshments, include a blouse fo be worn under her jacket—mabching the lining of the skirt, or in a con-
trasting color for unlined skirts,
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