Ugly Dolls: The Must-Have Toy for Your Toddler

I'll never forget my first experience with an Ugly Doll. We were having one of those make-your-own stuffed animal birthday parties for our oldest daughter and the time had come to pick a toy for the baby. My wife and I were on a tight budget so instead of making her a fifteen to twenty dollar bear, we decided to just pick an inexpensive stuffed animal. I grabbed the ugliest, most homely toy that I had ever seen, figuring that it couldn't be more than five dollars and handed it to the baby. I was astonished to learn that this Ugly Doll cost $19.95, but at that point, it was too late; she was in love.

Ugly Dog has been a member of our family for almost three years now. He has made appearances in professional portraits with the children, made trips to various states, endured the pain of losing his lips, and had two of his Ugly friends join us as well. Yes, that's right. Bop 'n Beep and Peaco have also joined our home at the request of our other two daughters who had "Ugly Envy."

Standard-sized Ugly Dolls are about the size of a standard stuffed animal, with a flat, pillow-like body. They are also made in a smaller size that is a little less expensive. Their exterior is soft, but gets even softer with time. They have held up very well considering the amount of use and abuse they have received in our home. With the exception of the stitching coming off of Ugly Dog's lips and some crusty formula stains, all of our Ugly Dolls are in great shape after years of playtime.

Each Ugly Doll has a back story that can be viewed at ugglydolls.com. Some Ugly Dolls are brother and sister, while others are just friends. Ugly Dolls can be purchased at this website as well or you can utilize this site to locate a dealer as well. Ugly Dolls are not sold by most major retailers so this site is very useful if you are interested in purchasing one.

Ugly Dolls are growing in popularity as well. Though they are more readily available in cities than they are in rural areas, their dealer base is growing. Ugly Dolls deliver a great message to your kids. They deliver a message that says Ugly can be beautiful. That's why Ugly Dolls are a must-have toy for your toddler.