I have been a parent for many years..You might say..I have raised 2 families..My oldest daughter is now in her 20's..my youngest is 10..I have been buying American GIrl dolls..and..products for many years..My oldest had Samantha..the first American Girl doll to come out..She loved that doll..and..played with her for years..Little did I know back then..what a huge fan of the dolls and products our family would become..My youngest daughter was given the Samantha doll as a gift from our oldest..when she turned 6..she loved the doll..and..took her everywhere..After many years of play..this doll is...