Dollhouses are a common birthday or a Christmas gift picked by a lot of parents for their kids regardless of the age. With the variety of dollhouses available in the market; it is a task to pick the right one for your kids. There are several factors that you should look at when selecting the most suitable dollhouse. Here’s a small guide that you can follow.

1.      Size of the dollhouse – It is important to have an idea on the size of the dollhouse you are looking for based on your kids age and the play area. Dollhouse shouldn’t be too small for your kid to get the best experience out of it. Don’t be afraid to buy a large dollhouse as your kid will grow in to it. Also think about the play room area you are willing to allocate for the dollhouse. If you are using your kids room consider other furniture in the room before you decide on the correct size. Always inquire on the sizes of the dollhouses you are looking to purchase specially if you an online buyer. You don’t want to end up with the wrong size dollhouse as this is a value for money investment that you will be making for your kids.

2.      Safety standards – make sure the dollhouse you are buying follow proper safety standards such as the use of non-toxic paints and lead-free materials. Also make sure that if your kid is below 3 years there are no small parts that can lead to choking hazards. If there are small parts make sure to remove those until they grow up.

3.      Durability of the dollhouse – if you are looking for a long-lasting durable dollhouse there are a plenty of wooden options available in the market. Plastic dollhouses on the other hand will have shorter lifespan as most of it will be more prone to breakage.

4.      What goes inside the dollhouse – before you purchase the right dollhouse make sure you think of what goes inside the dollhouse. Check the sizes of the dolls and if you already have furniture items check if these can go inside. Doll sizes vary from 6 inches, 12 inches to 18 inches and some kids even prefer wooden peg dolls. Therefore, it is important that what goes inside the dollhouse is given prominence when picking your kids’ dream dollhouse

It is also important to understand what your kid will look for in a dollhouse; what particular colours and designs that they will love and how they want to decorate it.