8-inch Caring For Baby Doll Review

We’ve put together the ultimate resource guide for the 8-inch American Girl® baby doll. This doll was released as part of the Truly Me line, in an accessory set called Caring for Baby™ Set. Since its release, this mini baby doll has won the hearts of many American Girl® fans. We’ll be giving you an overview of the doll’s features, a comparison to other similar dolls, as well as some project ideas.

Bonus Giveaway! Scroll down to the bottom of the post to enter to win the Caring For Baby Doll Set! 

 

About the American Girl® Caring for Baby Set 

[Image and description from the American Girl website] Along with the 8-inch baby doll, the Caring for Baby Set comes with a lot of fun accessories. The baby comes dressed in a top, footed pants, and a bow headband. For mealtime, the set includes a high chair, bib, bowl with food, spoon, and a bottle. For changing time, you’ll find two diapers, a wipe case, and a changing mat. There is currently just one version of the set available, which includes a light skinned baby with dark brown hair and brown eyes. The set was released in spring 2021, and as of September 2021 is still available at American Girl®. 

American Girl® 8-inch Baby Doll Features 

  • Vinyl head and body 
  • Rotating arms, legs, and head 
  • Painted face, eyes, and hair 
  • Similar face and limb molds to the 15-inch American Girl® Bitty Baby® Dolls

 

American Girl® 8-inch Baby Doll Compared to Other Dolls 

Perfectly Cute 8" My Lil' Baby Doll (sold at Target) 

My Sweet Love Mini Soft Baby Doll (sold at Walmart) 

Madame Alexander Little Cuties Baby Doll (Sold at Amazon)

There are a few similarly sized baby dolls currently available on the market. The biggest differences between the American Girl® 8-inch baby and these alternatives are the facial features and the body material. The American Girl® 8-inch baby is the only one with a poseable vinyl body. This is also a unique feature compared to other mini baby dolls that American Girl® has previously produced, such as Baby Polly (part of Felicity’s collection) and the Baby and Stroller Set available from 2005-2007, which both had cloth bodies. While the vinyl body makes the doll less cuddly, it allows for lots of adorable posing alongside 18-inch dolls! 

Post update (Thanks Teena!) Target sells an all-vinyl version of the 8" baby in a boxed set with a tub and hooded bath towel for $15, in addition to the cloth-body versions that are $4. Perfectly Cute 8" Baby Doll 

Another doll worth comparing to the American Girl® 8-inch baby is the Disney nuiMOs©. While these plush character dolls are not comparable to the baby dolls themselves, it turns out that the collection of nuiMOs© outfits can fit the American Girl® 8-inch baby fairly well. 

 

The Ultimate Pattern Collection for American Girl® 8-inch Baby Doll 

The Pixie Faire Pattern Collection is always growing, and new patterns for the American Girl® 8-inch Baby Doll are currently in the works!

Since the 8-inch baby is around half the height of the 15-inch Bitty Baby®, we have a trick for converting accessory patterns that are designed for the 15-inch Bitty Baby® into a nice size for the 8-inch baby! When printing the pattern, simply select 50% scaling. For instance, the My Baby Sitter 15" Baby Doll Accessory pattern scaled down to 50% for printing works great for the 8-inch baby! Just remember to rescale the 1/4" seam allowance to the appropriate width after printing the pattern at 50% since it will be scaled down to a narrower width.

 

Another accessory pattern to try for your 8-inch baby is the My Sunshine Dolls Baby Carrier Pattern. The infant carrier in this pattern also fits the 8-inch baby doll, and can be worn by an 18-inch doll! 

For clothing patterns, the 50% scaling trick doesn’t produce the perfect fit, so keep an eye out for more patterns designed for the 8-inch baby coming soon.

We tested the 123 Mulberry St Basic Playsuit scaled at 50%, and compared it to a redesigned version adapted to fit the 8-inch baby more precisely. The Basic Playsuit pattern designed specifically for the 8-inch baby has a much better fit!

We have a growing collection of patterns designed specifically for the 8-inch baby doll. Be sure to take a peek at the full collection of Patterns Designed to fit the 8-inch Baby Doll today!







Enter To Win A Caring For Baby Doll Accessory Set!

To enter this week's contest, simply click the link below and then enter through the giveaway widget at the bottom of the blog post, there are many things you can do to earn multiple entry points!

Contest Details: You enter through the entry form that is embedded on this page and appears just below this paragraph, if you don't see it, be sure to visit the page from your desktop or an alternate browser such as Google Chrome. It may not appear on all mobile devices. The complete rules and entry details appear on the entry form. This is not a comment contest - in other words, leaving a comment on the bottom of this page is not an official entry method. The only required entry method is to leave a comment under this post and then confirm that you did it in the contest widget. One person will receive the Caring For baby Doll Accessory set. You can enter once, or gain multiple entries by completing the other entry methods and increase your chances of winning. Please review all Terms and Conditions on the giveaway page before entering. While we wish we could run this contest everywhere, for legal reasons it is only open to eligible residents of the U.S. and Canada, not including Rhode Island. This contest is exclusively endorsed by Liberty Jane Clothing and Pixie Faire. 

 

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We’d love to hear from you.  Please leave a comment and tell us: What is baby accessory or clothing item should we make a pattern for?

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 (This post and giveaway are not endorsed or affiliated with Mattel® or American Girl®, no endorsement implied.) 


100 Comments

Jackie
Jackie

September 23, 2021

Sleeper patterns because this is what babies live in. As for accessories, maybe some toys and blankets.

Su
Su

September 23, 2021

i love it all

Christine Brown
Christine Brown

September 23, 2021

I would love to see the baby carrier pattern,
Of course Orestes and such. But the carrier for that baby to fit the 18 ’ doll would be perfect. (She’s adorable!)

Linda Reynolds
Linda Reynolds

September 23, 2021

Since I mostly do historical scenes with my dolls, I would like to see clothing of the historical nature, bonnets, dresses, etc. Thank you!

Teressa Surber
Teressa Surber

September 23, 2021

Adorable! I think cute little backpacks process be nice. A 1950’s style outfit with coat, dress, matching ruffled bloomers would be nice.

Dianne
Dianne

September 23, 2021

Drop drawer footed pajamas!! She is so cute! See? I’ve decided the sex already. She’ll be precious in ruffles!!

Melissa
Melissa

September 23, 2021

The best & cutest clothes for a baby are onesies that are critters. AG has done some for the Bitty Baby, don’t own them all but wish i could. Be super adorable if other critters were done, like a cat or even go disney & do a mike or sully. Halloween is just around the corner after all.

Suzan
Suzan

September 23, 2021

A tiny sized onesie would be perfectly adorable.

Kris M
Kris M

September 23, 2021

I’d love to see a sack sleeper with drawstring or elastic bottom.

Dori A.
Dori A.

September 23, 2021

Bonnets…
My daughter had a nice variety,
Casual, sporty, fancy,
People always complimented them.

Carol
Carol

September 23, 2021

A sweet, ruffled dress and bonnet would be nice.

Laurie
Laurie

September 23, 2021

Where have I been? I didn’t know there was such a doll available. Footie pajamas with zipper down the front is a must have. Thanks!

Amanda
Amanda

September 23, 2021

Shoes. It’s always hard to find decent doll shoes in any size, so they have to be homemade.

Lisa Abney
Lisa Abney

September 23, 2021

A dress, bonnet, and bloomers!

S
S

September 23, 2021

Onesies are what every baby needs.

Chantal
Chantal

September 23, 2021

Cette poupée est très belle, mes petites filles adoreraient ce joli poupon. Je trouve aussi qu’il serait agréable d’avoir un sac à couches comprenant le nécessaire: couches, lingette, et layette de rechange pour bébé.

Shawn Asiala
Shawn Asiala

September 23, 2021

Sweet little baby needs sleepers, bonnets, blankets, booties, dresses, onesies….anything and everything!
Would be fun to see some historic gowns for her too!!

michelle
michelle

September 23, 2021

a sleeper with feet and of course diapers

Sanshez Benson
Sanshez Benson

September 23, 2021

Footed Onesie pajama with hood, (animal ears)

Reva Deutsch
Reva Deutsch

September 23, 2021

A roomy Sleeper with a zipper from neck to knee. My kids used to wear them on winter nights. They are so cute.

Francoise
Francoise

September 23, 2021

A very cute baby doll. The accessories are great. A sweet dress with a jacket would be cute.

Jane
Jane

September 22, 2021

A cute cloth bassinet with handles to carry baby. Love this baby. Question: can the other 8" babies by AG wear the patterns for caring for baby? I have the baby and stroller by AG.

Jane
Jane

September 22, 2021

A cute cloth bassinet with handles to carry baby. Love this baby. Question: can the other 8" babies by AG wear the patterns for caring for baby? I have the baby and stroller by AG.

Leslie
Leslie

September 22, 2021

I am so in love with this new doll!! I would also love to see a onesie and diaper set, maybe a bib. Booties as well! How fun!

Madeleine F.
Madeleine F.

September 22, 2021

I’d love to see some cute holiday outfits, maybe ones that match the 18 inch dolls.

Amelia
Amelia

September 22, 2021

Cute holiday outfits and winter accessories!

Sharon
Sharon

September 22, 2021

I would like to see matching outfits for baby sister (8 inch), Bitty Baby (15 inch), and the big Sister 18 inch dolls. Reminds me of my childhood when my Mom would dress my older sister, my younger sister, and my self in similar outfits.

Judy Parker
Judy Parker

September 22, 2021

I think a pattern for a cute Christmas dress, headband and tights would be great!

Shirley
Shirley

September 22, 2021

A very cute baby doll. I would love to have one. The accessories are great. A sweet dress with a jacket would be cute.

Mary Hughes
Mary Hughes

September 22, 2021

A Christening gown and bonnet would be lovely.

Ann
Ann

September 22, 2021

I’d like to see patterns for onesies, footed pajamas, diapers and bibs.

Carolyn
Carolyn

September 22, 2021

I would like to see a pattern for a baby doll fabric bassinet / carrier or a diaper bag with pockets. Onsies and feet pajamas.

shirley
shirley

September 22, 2021

I would like to have a baby and mom outfit, it would be so nice.

Annlee
Annlee

September 22, 2021

every baby need a cute sleeper

Cristy
Cristy

September 22, 2021

A paci clip and a sleeper that ties/cinches at the bottom and a baby lovey – like a blankie with ribbons all around it or it’s own little mini mini stuffed toy.

Amy G
Amy G

September 22, 2021

A backpack style diaper bag that fits the 18” doll to hold the necessaries, a burp cloth, diapers, a onesie and a footed sleeper would be awesome!

Judith Martinez
Judith Martinez

September 22, 2021

These tiny babies need tiny diapers!

Earlene Wisch
Earlene Wisch

September 22, 2021

I would love this, my granddaughters would play with this all the time. I love making doll clothes for them all the time. I would do a sun dress with some shoes on her

Jess
Jess

September 22, 2021

A onesie pattern, with short and long sleeved options. Super versatile!

Sandra
Sandra

September 22, 2021

I would love to see a sleeper and diaper set.

Beth C
Beth C

September 22, 2021

I would love to see a short sleeve dress pattern.

Cathy
Cathy

September 22, 2021

a snuggle wrap pattern and snowsuit

Kristen
Kristen

September 22, 2021

I would love to see a onesie or footie pajamas for the doll.

Corinne
Corinne

September 22, 2021

All of it is super cute and I love the pattern scaling tips.

Rebecca
Rebecca

September 22, 2021

This set is so adorable.

SANDIE
SANDIE

September 22, 2021

I think what would be so so cute is a Mom and me outfit for American girl, baby and of course the little girl.

Maria L
Maria L

September 22, 2021

knitted or crochet outfits will be adorable. They can be wear over a onesie

Tracy Sova
Tracy Sova

September 22, 2021

Sleepers, leggings, and dresses

Tracy Sova
Tracy Sova

September 22, 2021

Sleepers, leggings, and dresses

Jara
Jara

September 22, 2021

Cute. I have some old 8” inches dolls different brand. Cute carrier and onesie

Grandma Freckles
Grandma Freckles

September 22, 2021

I am really glad to see this size comparisons & pattern adjustments for the Caring for Baby doll. I will check out the others & then see if I really want to get the American Girl version.

Carola Thompson
Carola Thompson

September 22, 2021

Someone mentioned historical outfits for infants…love that idea.

Kathy Saylor
Kathy Saylor

September 22, 2021

Cool outfits. Like to see easy to sew dresses

Sandra
Sandra

September 22, 2021

Sleepers and play clothes ( overalls etc.)

Peggy
Peggy

September 22, 2021

Fuzzy pajamas would be great!!

Greta K
Greta K

September 22, 2021

I would love to see a onesie and bibs. Mini embroidery patterns would be great on either.

Angeline M Kaminski
Angeline M Kaminski

September 22, 2021

A pattern for onesies and a Baby Carrier would be super!

MARIE
MARIE

September 22, 2021

How about an entire layette with diaper, diaper shirt, dress, pants and hat!

Ann
Ann

September 22, 2021

I think a sleep sack for the 8" doll would be sweet.

Vicki
Vicki

September 22, 2021

A hand held baby carrier would be nice.

Kitty Farnsworth
Kitty Farnsworth

September 22, 2021

Costumes and frilly dresses.

Heidi Brown
Heidi Brown

September 22, 2021

This is the first time I have seen this doll. It is adorable.

Kim W
Kim W

September 22, 2021

I’d love to see little woodland creature costumes or PJs. Thinking like the ones the lost boys in Disney’s Peter Pan cartoon.

Ansley
Ansley

September 22, 2021

I believe this cute baby needs a layette set as well as a mix and match set pattern. Crib accessories would be cute too!

Jacquie Corrigan
Jacquie Corrigan

September 22, 2021

I’d love to see a christening gown! But I’d also like a little onesie pattern!

JIll
JIll

September 22, 2021

Baby needs lots of mix and match basics. Cute bibs and diapers.

Cheryl R.
Cheryl R.

September 22, 2021

How Cute! I’d love to see a beautiful lil layette set for these darlings

Clarissa Moore
Clarissa Moore

September 22, 2021

I would make holiday clothes.

Joanne G
Joanne G

September 22, 2021

What a lovely addition to the AG collection!

Audrey
Audrey

September 22, 2021

I think onesie, overall, pretty dresses. A sleeping bag with sleeves. Bibs would be adorable to.

Diana
Diana

September 22, 2021

I’d love to see a layette set for the 8" baby :)

Linda
Linda

September 22, 2021

I would like to see a onesie and pretty dresses.

Melody
Melody

September 22, 2021

I like the idea of having matching outfits for 18" dolls and the 8" dolls. Baby alive patterns would be great as well.

Melody
Melody

September 22, 2021

I like the idea of having matching outfits for 18" dolls and the 8" dolls. Baby alive patterns would be great as well.

Mary Jo Tufts
Mary Jo Tufts

September 22, 2021

I would love to see , a draw sting sleeper. Not many people remember, making a layette for your children. With these in them.

Lisa
Lisa

September 22, 2021

A beautiful Christmas Dress with boots and a coat for the winter snow.

Nicola
Nicola

September 22, 2021

I would love to see a onesie pattern for this size!

Tracy
Tracy

September 22, 2021

A buggy or stroller would be awesome.

Kim
Kim

September 22, 2021

Would love to see some cute dresses for her.

Etta "Lorrie" Hart
Etta "Lorrie" Hart

September 22, 2021

I think that a onesie or a hooded bath towel would be a cute pattern for this baby.

Dawn
Dawn

September 22, 2021

love to see a nice fall outfit

Ann
Ann

September 22, 2021

I love sewing for her and the Ginnette vintage pattterns from the 1950/60 work well. And the Strombecker vintage Ginette wooden furniture are amazing! Dresses and I am developing patterns for her and having a blast!

Elaine
Elaine

September 22, 2021

I really love this idea of doing things for this little 8" doll. I have seen so many people make this doll belong to the Historical girl characters and so I go with that premise that I would love to see this baby doll have a historical wardrobe to match any of the Historical dolls that AG makes. Whether it be a layettes set with touches of embroidery and heirloom quality embellishments, or something to bring home baby in with a crocheted or knitted carriage blanket, bonnet and matinee coat with mittens, or a Christening gown with lace and heirloom touches for a lasting impression of that special day. There are so many facets to having a new born baby in your life. All I know is that it needs to be really special to stand out from all the other patterns whether it is for a girl or boy baby.

Tari
Tari

September 22, 2021

A sleeper or t-shirt onesie would be cute. I can see one of my grandnieces going ape over this baby!

Jennifer
Jennifer

September 22, 2021

A My First Halloween outfit would be cute.

Terri
Terri

September 22, 2021

My daughter is expecting a girl and I can see a toddle carryng this doll around. So cute!!

Ellen
Ellen

September 22, 2021

I did not know about this sweet doll. I think it could be a girl or a boy. So very cute and I would love to have one! Thank you for the contests!

Gayle
Gayle

September 22, 2021

I love your patterns and am looking forward to new ones. My granddaughter is learning to sew, maybe an easy pattern younger ones could make.

Teena
Teena

September 22, 2021

You are incorrect that this is the only all-vinyl 8" baby doll on the market. Target sells an all-vinyl version of the 8" baby in a boxed set with a tub and hooded bath towel for $15, in addition to the cloth-body versions that are $4.

Carol
Carol

September 22, 2021

I would love to see some sweet little dress and hat patterns as well as a footed sleeper! Love this little cutie! Thank you for the reviews and the opportunity to win one of these babies!👶🏻💖

Diana Z.
Diana Z.

September 22, 2021

Can’t wait to see the new patterns coming for this cute little doll. Also, excited at the possible opportunity to win this for my granddaughter. Love Love Love Pixie Faire.

Deanne
Deanne

September 22, 2021

Id love some cute animal sleeper patterns

Leann
Leann

September 22, 2021

I’d like to see a few basic wood working patterns, like for a crib for this new baby!

Christina
Christina

September 22, 2021

I would love to see a christening set, or play date clothes for the baby

Beth
Beth

September 22, 2021

I would like to see a christening set pattern that can be used for historical baby dolls.

Kathleen
Kathleen

September 22, 2021

Historical layette: kimono, gown, bonnet to go with AG historical doll fashions.

Peggy Smith
Peggy Smith

September 22, 2021

A onesie pattern with accessories please

Denise
Denise

September 22, 2021

Also, matching outfits for baby, doll, and child.

Denise
Denise

September 22, 2021

I would like Knitting/Crochet patterns of swaters, booties, hats, dresses, onesies, bathing suits, jackets, etc.

Christine
Christine

September 22, 2021

Onsie’s are definitely a must have pattern. :D

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