A Mom's Balancing Act: Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Baby Alive Real Surprises Baby Doll {Review}

**The product for this review was provided at no cost to me. All opinions are my own.

From the time Kaelyn was very little, I saw a nurturing, motherly side to her. She has always loved her dolls and tends to care for them in the same way she sees me care for her and her brothers. It's neat to see and I like to encourage that type of pretend play as much as possible. That's why I am always on the lookout for dolls that make it feel more real to her while she's playing. Thankfully, Hasbro Toys has the perfect gift!

Baby Alive Real Surprises Baby doll is perfect for a child like Kaelyn! This doll gives little kids the experience of taking care of their very own baby! Kaelyn has owned other Baby Alive dolls in the past and still loves them to this day. She enjoys taking care of her and meeting her needs as a "mommy" which is why I knew she'd be thrilled to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review this Baby Alive doll!

The Baby Alive Real Surprises Baby Doll arrived and Kaelyn couldn't wait to start playing with her. We were both amazed at how many accessories she came with!

Included was the doll, bib, bottle, bowl, spoon, pacifier, 3 diapers, 3 doll food packets and instructions!

Kaelyn was first in awe of this cute little doll and her real doll features. She has rock-a-bye eyes that can open and close which is always fun! Even better, she speaks 30 different phrases and will tell her "mommy" when she wants to be fed. Kaelyn loves feeling like a real mommy with her baby and enjoys taking care of her!

Just like a real baby, she can sometime be a little picky about what she eats. She shakes her head from side to side to let you know what she likes and doesn't like! It's very cute and fun to see Kaelyn interact with her. :)

One of Kaelyn's favorite features though, is the fact that the Real Surprises Baby doll wets and soils in her diaper after drinking and eating! Kids can use one of the extra diapers for a quick change!

Just like the name of the doll, this is the type of thing that really makes her seem real! Kaelyn loves to feed her and change her diapers! We don't use the "food" that came with her often because we don't have many extra diapers, but when we do it's a lot of fun! Otherwise she enjoys pretending too!

This doll is designed for ages 3 years and up. It also requires 3 AA batteries which are included! YAY!

We have had a lot of fun with Baby Alive Real Surprises Baby Doll and would recommend it as a great gift idea this Christmas!