*I was provided with a Lottie Doll & Accessory Kit in return for this post. All opinions are my own.

I loved dolls as a little girl. Big huge baby dolls that were almost as big as me, all the way down to 1 inch figurines. The size didn’t matter to me, nor did the clothing most of the time – I just loved creating stories. I think I was unique though. Most little girl love picking out the perfect outfit for their dolls adventure and if you look around at the clothing available for most dolls these days, its downright scary that girls are paying attention to the outfits. Plus, the shape of the dolls is completely detached from reality too. Even for kids like me who care less about the appearance of the doll, who could really say with certainty that the dolls clothing and shape don’t make subconscious notes into a little girls mind as she plays? I’ve often wondered why its so hard for doll manufacturers to make dolls that look like little girls, and wear clothing that is age appropriate. It didn’t seem that hard to me, but for so long I wasn’t able to find anything that matched what I wanted to buy the little girls in my life. So I was thrilled to discover Lottie Dolls. This brand thinks like I do, and believes that little girls dolls should be shaped like real humans, not supermodels. The lottie doll is proportioned after a real 9 year old girl and has outfits that you’d actually let your 9 year old wear if they were in her size.

I was able to check out the Robot Girl Lottie which is a doll that is getting ready to enter the science fair so she decides to build a robot out of household items, a subtle message about reusing and being eco-friendly. She wears long jeans and a light blue hoodie with a t-shirt underneath that has a robot on it. I love how appropriate (but still cute!) her outfit is. I also love that this doll even entertains the idea that little girls can be involved in science fairs and even grow up to be scientists – that’s not a message that most dolls send.

The Buzy Lizzie Robot Accessory set pairs up perfectly with the Robot Girl Lottie and includes a robot that has interchangeable parts (So you can take off a robot arm and replace it with the frying pan, for example). This set was inspired by a real science project by a real 8 year old in South Dakota. I love how the robot includes an interchangeable blue ponytail to give it a girly feel. I think it sends the message that not only CAN girls be interested in science, they don’t have to give up the girly details that they like, either. Girly girls can be scientists too!

There are so many positive messages that come with Lottie Dolls – from messages about realistic body image to eco-friendly living to breaking down gender stereotypes – that i’d gladly pay a bit extra for Lottie Dolls. Yet, they’re priced in a way that’s really budget friendly – the dolls are $19.99 and the accessory sets are $9.99. The other Lottie Dolls include themes like karate, a butterfly protector, and even a pirate! The accessory sets include sets like pajamas, a soccer set, a beagle dog set, and a blue velvet dress.

Win it: Your choice of 1 Lottie Doll (Robot Girl, Butterfly Protector, Kawaii Karate, or Pirate Queen plus one accessory kit (Buzy Lizzie Robot, Pirate Queen Accessory set, Girls United (soccer) Set, Body Boarder Set, Raspberry Riffle Outfit Set, Raising The Bar Outfit Set (gymnastics), or Sweet Dreams outfit set.

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Emily

Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.

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