plain jane Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Does the AG doll come on holidays with you? How about weekend trips? I'm not talking about places like Gramma's or family but rather places like hotels, Disneyland, cross country flights, the beach, hiking, camping, boating, whatever could possibly come up. :) My instinct wants me to have the kids leave their AG dolls at home where they'll be safe and not get damaged, not to mention, I need all the room I can get in the vehicle for other stuff. :tongue_smilie: On the flip side, I think they would really enjoy having at least one of their dolls along for the memories and fun of it. I just don't want to end my vacation with a trip to the doll hospital :glare: or worse, have a child reduced to tears because they lost their beloved in the crowds or dropped her in a pool. :w00t: What says the Hive? ETA: I should add my kids are not asking to take their dolls. I think they would prefer to leave them safe at home, or at least, they probably think *I* would prefer it so the thought hasn't occurred to them. ;) I'm wondering if I should suggest that they bring them along? Or maybe just wait and see if they ask? My kids love their dolls but they don't take them everywhere they go or sleep with them (the dolls sleep in their own beds on a shelf across their rooms). Edited June 26, 2012 by plain jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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elfgivas Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 ours stay at home. i don't need anything else to keep track of in an unfamiliar environment, and i want them to be free to fully participate in whatever comes along, and i am NOT doll-sitting while they do something that otherwise i could be a part of. each child gets one blanket, one pillow, one teddy/bunny/stuffed lovie, one backpack of things to do (art supplies, cards, barbies/ponies/pollypockets, yo-yos, frisbees, ds), into which the teddy must fit, and one carry-on size suitcase/duffel. we have found the blanket and pillow make all the difference in how much sleep everyone gets, which makes holidays way more fun. they also turn a car or plane into a familiar space, and when they were younger that was worth everything. fwiw, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Meg takes one doll with a couple changes of outfits with us on each trip. The doll does not come with us on outings. Meg is very responsible with her doll, but I'm more worried about it getting stolen! So, dolls stay in the hotel and wait for us to come back. The best thing about taking them to Disney is the Mousekeepers always arrange her stuffed animals and dolls in fun ways - like they've had adventures while we were out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 One of my dds takes hers everywhere. If we are going camping though, it stays in the car. I don't want it in a tent all day while we are out or getting dirty. If we go somewhere in a hotel/motel, we will likely leave it in a room, not take it out and about. One of my dds takes her Our Generation doll more than her AG just because her AG is discontinued (Elizabeth) and she doesn't want anything to happen to her. But the other takes her beloved Kit just about everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 They do come on some trips (like to our beach vacation in NC), but they stay indoors. I don't think I'd let them bring the dolls camping or anything, and if they come on trips, I'd say they'd have to stay in the house/hotel room. But otherwise, I do allow it, and I prepare them for potential consequences. If they haven't asked, though, don't suggest it! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 DD generally takes hers along, but they often stay in the car. It depends on the activity we're doing. I want her to have her hands free to explore, and nobody wants to be spending too much time/attention on the dolls. When we went to Williamsburg, the dolls came along, in their colonial outfits (that's the large part of the fun for her, dressing them in period clothing), but they stayed at the hotel. I actually can't think of a day trip out where she brought the dolls and they didn't stay in the car. ETA: I am of the opinion that the dolls should be played with and enjoyed, even if that means they don't remain in pristine condition. But I also want DD to respect them as a nice toy that doesn't get dragged everywhere, especially places that could be particularly dirty/messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 We go in waves. Many times we will bring one on vacation, but not bring it places like a theme park or a museum. She keeps guard of our hotel room or car ! The American Girls here do like to visit the local American Girl store though. :D My daughter bought McKenna for her 8th birthday a couple weeks ago with some birthday money, and then got her matching outfit this weekend at a family birthday party. Let's just say McKenna has been everywhere the past few days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Molly went everywhere with us, but dd was always very, very good about keeping the doll with her at all times, and most of our vacations have been trips to visit relatives, so no chance of leaving her in a hotel. (The doll, not the dd!) Actually, it became a bit if a joke that Molly had a better wardrobe when on vacation than we did. :lol: The only time we stayed overnight in a hotel with the doll was in NYC, and we stayed at the NY Palace, so Molly got her own bed, and a trip to the AG store to pick out even more new clothes, so there was no chance of leaving her behind there! I think it depends on how much time a child will spend with the doll. Dd spent hours and hours dressing the doll and fixing her hair, accessories, etc..., but again, these were family trips, so she needed something to keep her occupied while the long-winded adults chatted. We'd never have taken her to an amusement park, mall, theater, etc... where there is plenty of other stuff to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Ours went almost everywhere with us. Not trips to the library/grocery store, but to grandparents, on vacations, etc. I have friends who treat their AG like collectibles--don't let their girls play with the dolls' hair, don't let them take them out of the house, etc. but I just never understood that mentality. My dd loved her AGs and played and played with them. We definitely got our money's worth in play value with those dolls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 My dd took her AG doll everywhere. Ev.er.y.where. It was not in super-mint condition by the time she outgrew the doll, but it was still decent-looking and had been on many adventures. :) My dd has lovely memories of playing with her dolls. Aw...I have lovely memories of playing with her dolls. I miss the dolly days. :crying: ~sniff~ Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 DD13 was never into AG dolls, but at least one Build-a-Bear went with us where ever we went when she was little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 It comes and goes with DD. The doll usually stays in the car though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Generally, no. They're not exactly cheap and I don't want anything to happen to them! We did take them when we went to Atlanta, as we went to the AG store there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunrose Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 My daughter's AG doll went with us to Paris and Singapore. She made day trips with us via a doll carrier that was worn. It was really cute and she got lots of comments about the doll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 ours stay at home. i don't need anything else to keep track of in an unfamiliar environment, and i want them to be free to fully participate in whatever comes along, and i am NOT doll-sitting while they do something that otherwise i could be a part of. ETA: I am of the opinion that the dolls should be played with and enjoyed, even if that means they don't remain in pristine condition. But I also want DD to respect them as a nice toy that doesn't get dragged everywhere, especially places that could be particularly dirty/messy. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Dd & her fave AG go everywhere together. She's a pretty well traveled little thing, quite the conversation starter out in public too. She gets her own tourist trinkets. I can't imagine leaving her behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Meg takes one doll with a couple changes of outfits with us on each trip. The doll does not come with us on outings. Meg is very responsible with her doll, but I'm more worried about it getting stolen! So, dolls stay in the hotel and wait for us to come back. The best thing about taking them to Disney is the Mousekeepers always arrange her stuffed animals and dolls in fun ways - like they've had adventures while we were out! :iagree: My daughter is older than Jennifer's, but she has always brought her doll (sometimes 2, if it's a longer trip, but that's the limit) and a change of clothes or two. They stay in the hotel for things like amusement parks, but have gone out to eat and to museums on occasion. We did take a doll to Disney, but stayed off site so no Mousekeepers to arrange them for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Draggy (DD's stuffed dragon and prize possession since she was under a year old) goes anywhere we're going to spend the night. Kaya goes along when DD needs someone to watch Draggy-which usually means any time that she is likely to have someone to play dolls with :). When we go to the AG store, Kaya AND Draggy go with us :). Kaya and Draggy also go to any cheer competition or dance recital-dressed to cheer or dance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 My daughter is beyond it now, but yes, at the height of the American Girl phase, "Sarah" went everywhere with us. She and my daughter used to get matching pajamas and outfits for Christmas. The time I took them to Chicago, they got matching outfits for each day of the trip. (I made the clothes, so it wasn't too expensive.) They used to get matching Halloween costumes, too. In fact, for a time my son took his boy doll everywhere with him, too. And "Jack" got matching outfits (and pajamas and costumes), as well. Let's see if I can dig up a couple of photos . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 My daughter is beyond it now, but yes, at the height of the American Girl phase, "Sarah" went everywhere with us. She and my daughter used to get matching pajamas and outfits for Christmas. The time I took them to Chicago, they got matching outfits for each day of the trip. (I made the clothes, so it wasn't too expensive.) They used to get matching Halloween costumes, too. In fact, for a time my son took his boy doll everywhere with him, too. And "Jack" got matching outfits (and pajamas and costumes), as well. Let's see if I can dig up a couple of photos . . . Oh my goodness!!!! How ADORABLE!!!! I'm SO temped to check Etsy for matching outfits for Meg and her Bitty for our upcoming trip!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 My daughter is beyond it now, but yes, at the height of the American Girl phase, "Sarah" went everywhere with us. She and my daughter used to get matching pajamas and outfits for Christmas. The time I took them to Chicago, they got matching outfits for each day of the trip. (I made the clothes, so it wasn't too expensive.) They used to get matching Halloween costumes, too. In fact, for a time my son took his boy doll everywhere with him, too. And "Jack" got matching outfits (and pajamas and costumes), as well. Let's see if I can dig up a couple of photos . . . Great photos, Jenny. Thanks for digging them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Oh my goodness!!!! How ADORABLE!!!! I'm SO temped to check Etsy for matching outfits for Meg and her Bitty for our upcoming trip!!!!! I miss those days of treating Sarah and Jack like family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Kaya got a cheer outfit to match DD's team uniform this year for her birthday. I found a seller on Etsy willing to do a custom outfit, and it came out adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 My daughter has 2, but only takes them out of the house to her BFF's house. Traveling involves several stuffies instead. More versatile and less likely to be messed up by brothers, plus little brothers will play bears with her but not dolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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