Fisher Price Loving family dollhouse ? - The DIS Discussion Forums

britfish · 11-05-2009, 07:51 PM

Is this too "young" for a 5 1/2 year old? I really wanted to get the Melissa and Dough wooden dollhouse but DD keeps asking for the Fisher Price set. I notice the age recommendation is 3-6 on the FP one, do you think DD will be too old for this one? I don't want to buy it and her grow out of it in a year.

DisneyAndRedSox · 11-05-2009, 08:24 PM

I think it would be fine b/c there are so many accessories to keep her interest, some with a lot of little pieces (ie home office has a laptop), Toys R Us has some exclusive accessories like camping items.

dancin'girl · 11-05-2009, 08:55 PM

I just bought this for DD's 5th birthday and she loves it. She will be getting many of the furniture sets for Christmas. I think if your DD likes imaginative play it will hold her interest for many years. I am hoping that this dollhouse will last until maybe 7 or 8 years old, and then I'm guessing DD will upgrade to a Barbie house.

mommyof2princesses · 11-05-2009, 09:53 PM

I just bought this for my dd6. She will be getting it for Christmas. We found it at Kmart for $64.99 and we had a $5 coupon for the kmart toy ad. We got all the furniture a few weeks ago when it was bogo at TRU. I think she is going to love this toy because of all the items you can buy with it.

mom2val · 11-05-2009, 09:55 PM

DD has the Fisher Price Twin Dollhouse. She got it when she was 6 and 3 years later it is still a favorite toy with her and her friends.

taymaesmom · 11-05-2009, 09:58 PM

I had this same dilema about 10 years ago with my older dd, she really wanted it but I felt she was too old for it already. My mom told me to get it so she wouldn't be dissappointed on Christmas morning, so I did. She was so happy to get it and played with it soooo much, it has since been past down to her younger sister who played with it for years too. Now they are 15 and 10 and every once in a blue moon it still gets dragged in the house to be played with (of course they would never admit to it LOL). This is one of the few toys I am keeping to pass down to her kids. We have bought so many of the sets over the years that we need a BIG tote to keep it all together.

britfish · 11-05-2009, 10:07 PM

thanks so much for the advice, I think I will go ahead and get it! do you think toys r us will have the buy one get one free sale again before Christmas? I do see they have the mega set (the dollhouse and a bunch of furntiure) for $129 and I am thinking this may be a good deal.

funkychunkymonkey · 11-05-2009, 11:55 PM

any dollhouse is worth it! my mom bought me a fisherprice one with 3 rooms when I was 5 and well, Its beaten and battered now but I still have it.

wdw_girl_18 · 11-05-2009, 11:56 PM

Your making a great choice with buying it! I still have mine and im 21

I have the first fisher price loving family doll house (the light pink, light blue, and white one). I got it when I was 5 or 6 and played with it for probably 5 years. Its one of my childhood toys i'm saving along with my american girl dolls.

MinnieForMe · 11-06-2009, 07:23 AM

My daughter is only 4 but she loves hers. Make sure if you buy it at Toys R Us you get it this week because the minivan is free with purchase. You have to have the minivan! How else can you go on daytrips with the loving family? LOL. I admit it. I'm a grown up who enjoys decorating the dollhouse for my preschooler!

britfish · 11-06-2009, 07:27 AM

ohhh, the minivan sounds cool. Is that in store purchase only?

MinnieForMe · 11-06-2009, 10:19 AM

It's online right now. You have to buy the Grand Loving Family doll house to get the free minivan. I don't remember which one that is.

tinkarooni · 11-06-2009, 10:21 AM

My DD is 9 and still plays with this. I think PP is right that the trick is having the accessories. I found bags of them at a consignment sale once for $5.00 and scooped them all up. It has made the playtime with this dollhouse last forever. She sets everything up, plays, then rearranges....spends hours with it.

maleficentmom · 11-06-2009, 10:32 AM

My 7 year old was playing with hers last night...and it is a hand me down toy from my 15 year old who received it at age 8,because she loved the neighbors dollhouse.Probably one of best toys we ever bought.My kids even use Mcdonalds toys and Polly Pockets in it.

My2Pixies · 11-06-2009, 11:38 AM

My 6yo dd still loves playing with hers. I get her a new room set for it every once in a while to keep her interested.

11-05-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
britfish DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 519	Fisher Price Loving family dollhouse ? Is this too "young" for a 5 1/2 year old? I really wanted to get the Melissa and Dough wooden dollhouse but DD keeps asking for the Fisher Price set. I notice the age recommendation is 3-6 on the FP one, do you think DD will be too old for this one? I don't want to buy it and her grow out of it in a year.

11-05-2009, 08:24 PM	#2
DisneyAndRedSox I still call it a WEDWay PeopleMover! Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Jersey Girl trapped in Massachusetts Posts: 706	I think it would be fine b/c there are so many accessories to keep her interest, some with a lot of little pieces (ie home office has a laptop), Toys R Us has some exclusive accessories like camping items. __________________ -Michelle Whoo-hoo! Addie is 40.5 inches tall 11.17.09!

11-05-2009, 09:53 PM	#4
mommyof2princesses Being mom to 2 princessess is a lot of work! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,277	I just bought this for my dd6. She will be getting it for Christmas. We found it at Kmart for $64.99 and we had a $5 coupon for the kmart toy ad. We got all the furniture a few weeks ago when it was bogo at TRU. I think she is going to love this toy because of all the items you can buy with it. __________________ POFQ 9/09 Free DiningAKL 9/08 POFQ 9/07 Free dining POFQ 9/06 Free Dining POFQ 10/05 Kids first trip! Off property Honeymoon Trip 12/00 Off property 4/82 My first trip! http://saraashleyboutique.blogspot.com/

11-05-2009, 09:55 PM	#5
mom2val Can't wait to go back Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 333	DD has the Fisher Price Twin Dollhouse. She got it when she was 6 and 3 years later it is still a favorite toy with her and her friends. __________________ Kristen 36 (me) Craig 38 (DH) Valerie (DD age 9) WDW off property '80, '82, '89 CBR 10/05, AKL 11/08, POP 12/09, WL 12/10

11-05-2009, 11:55 PM	#8
funkychunkymonkey DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: in the land of Little House Posts: 685	any dollhouse is worth it! my mom bought me a fisherprice one with 3 rooms when I was 5 and well, Its beaten and battered now but I still have it. __________________ Me Holly (10) Moe (5) Boo (3) Moeman (3) Angel (3 mon)

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11-05-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
dancin'girl Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 371	I just bought this for DD's 5th birthday and she loves it. She will be getting many of the furniture sets for Christmas. I think if your DD likes imaginative play it will hold her interest for many years. I am hoping that this dollhouse will last until maybe 7 or 8 years old, and then I'm guessing DD will upgrade to a Barbie house.

11-05-2009, 09:58 PM	#6
taymaesmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 156	I had this same dilema about 10 years ago with my older dd, she really wanted it but I felt she was too old for it already. My mom told me to get it so she wouldn't be dissappointed on Christmas morning, so I did. She was so happy to get it and played with it soooo much, it has since been past down to her younger sister who played with it for years too. Now they are 15 and 10 and every once in a blue moon it still gets dragged in the house to be played with (of course they would never admit to it LOL). This is one of the few toys I am keeping to pass down to her kids. We have bought so many of the sets over the years that we need a BIG tote to keep it all together.

11-05-2009, 10:07 PM	#7
britfish DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 519	thanks so much for the advice, I think I will go ahead and get it! do you think toys r us will have the buy one get one free sale again before Christmas? I do see they have the mega set (the dollhouse and a bunch of furntiure) for $129 and I am thinking this may be a good deal.

11-05-2009, 11:56 PM	#9
wdw_girl_18 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 317	Your making a great choice with buying it! I still have mine and im 21 I have the first fisher price loving family doll house (the light pink, light blue, and white one). I got it when I was 5 or 6 and played with it for probably 5 years. Its one of my childhood toys i'm saving along with my american girl dolls. __________________ Last Trip: Disneyland December 30 2008-January 2 2009 Next Trip: Disney World June 25-27 2009 The Next Trip After that: Disney World June 24-26 2010

11-06-2009, 07:23 AM	#10
MinnieForMe DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 633	My daughter is only 4 but she loves hers. Make sure if you buy it at Toys R Us you get it this week because the minivan is free with purchase. You have to have the minivan! How else can you go on daytrips with the loving family? LOL. I admit it. I'm a grown up who enjoys decorating the dollhouse for my preschooler! __________________ Michelle 2000 - Dixie Landings 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 Off Site April 2010 I need to remind myself often to: "Enjoy life. To remember that life is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fastpass. Make the most of everyday and enjoy the ride!" Last edited by MinnieForMe; 11-06-2009 at 10:20 AM.

11-06-2009, 07:27 AM	#11
britfish DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 519	ohhh, the minivan sounds cool. Is that in store purchase only?

11-06-2009, 10:19 AM	#12
MinnieForMe DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 633	It's online right now. You have to buy the Grand Loving Family doll house to get the free minivan. I don't remember which one that is. __________________ Michelle 2000 - Dixie Landings 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 Off Site April 2010 I need to remind myself often to: "Enjoy life. To remember that life is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fastpass. Make the most of everyday and enjoy the ride!"

11-06-2009, 10:21 AM	#13
tinkarooni Gets way too excited about saving money! I am so lucky that my brain is programmed differerently Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 865	My DD is 9 and still plays with this. I think PP is right that the trick is having the accessories. I found bags of them at a consignment sale once for $5.00 and scooped them all up. It has made the playtime with this dollhouse last forever. She sets everything up, plays, then rearranges....spends hours with it. __________________ Currently saving for our next trip....when? When we have the cash. Welcome to the Budget Board ---Happy to be here!

11-06-2009, 10:32 AM	#14
maleficentmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 193	My 7 year old was playing with hers last night...and it is a hand me down toy from my 15 year old who received it at age 8,because she loved the neighbors dollhouse.Probably one of best toys we ever bought.My kids even use Mcdonalds toys and Polly Pockets in it.

11-06-2009, 11:38 AM	#15
My2Pixies Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA (But a Cali girl at heart) Posts: 14	My 6yo dd still loves playing with hers. I get her a new room set for it every once in a while to keep her interested. __________________ Danielle, Mom to my two pixies, Meagan 2/03 and Hannah 11/09

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