Dollhouses are a staple of childhood. And they make great gifts for Christmas or a birthday.
They’re great WOW gifts. You know, those big giant gifts you buy just to see the look on your kid’s face. That’s the best.
Check out these top recommended dollhouses for toddlers and preschoolers to get an idea of what your little one would like!
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1. Melissa and Doug Hi-Rise Wooden Dollhouse
This is the dollhouse we have. It’s a good size for a toddler but still big enough to grow with as a preschooler.
And it’s Melissa and Doug. It’s one of the top rated brands for toddlers and preschoolers. Their toys are quality products. I have a whole list of our favorite Melissa and Doug toys too.
My four-year-old loves this dollhouse. She got it for Christmas when she was three years old.
She also likes to use her PJ Masks toys in it with her dolls.
This is a very simple dollhouse. That can either be a pro or a con depending on what you’re looking for. I didn’t care about getting anything Victorian or decorated.
This is a good option if you just want a minimalist dollhouse.
Pros
- Open sides are great for reaching the whole dollhouse.
- Affordable price.
- Handle on the top that makes it easy to move.
- Comes with furniture.
- Good dollhouse for toddlers.
- Standard dollhouse size so you can mix and match other brand dolls and furniture.
- Gender neutral dollhouse.
- Trusted brand.
Cons
- The elevator doesn’t stay on the top couple of floors. You have to hold it there.
- Barbies don’t fit in this dollhouse.
2. KidKraft Charlotte Dollhouse
This is one of the top rated dollhouses on Amazon. It is closer to a traditional dollhouse if that’s what you’re looking for.
It comes with 14 pieces of furniture. It has 4 levels and 6 rooms. There are also two balconies.
Dolls up to 12 inches will fit in this dollhouse which includes Barbies.
Pros
- High Amazon Ratings.
- Affordable price.
- Fits most dolls including Barbies.
- Realistic décor.
- Comes with furniture.
Cons
- Takes 2-3 hours to put together.
- The top floor isn’t tall enough for 12 inch dolls.
- Barbies and 12 inch dolls feet stick out of the bed if they lay on it.
3. KidKraft Majestic Mansion Dollhouse
The Majestic Mansion dollhouse is the number one bestseller dollhouse on Amazon.
It’s considered “Amazon’s Choice” for a dollhouse. That means it’s highly rated, at a good price, and available to ship immediately.
So if you waited until the last minute to buy Christmas gifts and you’re a Prime member, you can get this dollhouse really quickly.
This dollhouse has a 4.5 star rating out of 5 from almost 2000 reviewers.
Pros
- High Amazon Ratings.
- Comes with 34 Furniture pieces.
- Fits most dolls including Barbies.
- Wide windows so you can view from multiple angles.
- Large enough multiple children can play at once.
- Garage doors open and close.
Cons
- Takes 2-4 hours to put together.
- It’s heavy. It weighs over 50lbs.
- Might be too large for small rooms.
4. Barbie DreamHouse
Want to go full-on Barbie? Get THE Barbie DreamHouse.
Obviously, Barbies will fit in this dollhouse. And it’s her signature pink and purple.
What’s cool about this dollhouse (other than the slide!) is that it’s easy to assemble! It seems like the easiest dollhouse to assemble based on reviews.
There are so many accessories that come with it and things you can do with them. Watch the video on the Amazon product page for a demo.
This dollhouse also has sounds which may be a pro or a con depending on what kind of parent you are.
Pros
- High Amazon Ratings.
- Comes with 70 accessories.
- Fits Barbies and other dolls.
- Open angles for more viewing.
- Pool and slide.
- Very easy to assemble.
- Sound effects.
Cons
- More expensive than other dollhouses.
- Batteries are required.
- Sound effects.
5. Melissa and Doug Fold & Go Dollhouse
Maybe you don’t really want a huge dollhouse taking up space in your playroom or living room. Here’s a smaller version that folds up.
It’s a portable dollhouse!
This wooden dollhouse has a handle to carry it from room to room. Or if your child splits their time at different houses they can easily take the dollhouse with them.
This is one of the few dollhouses that comes with dolls. It comes with two dolls and furniture. It will fit dolls up to about 3 inches tall.
This dollhouse comes without color and you can actually paint it yourself if you want to. A lot of the Amazon reviews have photos of the dollhouses they painted.
Pros
- High Amazon Ratings.
- Comes with 2 dolls and furniture.
- Made of sturdy wood.
- Doesn’t take up space.
- Portable.
- No assembly required.
- Gender neutral dollhouse.
- You can paint it.
- Much more affordable than large dollhouses.
- Trusted brand.
Cons
- Not as large as a traditional dollhouse.
- Only fits dolls up to 3 inches tall.
- Is not colorful unless you paint it.
6. KidKraft Disney Princess Cinderella Royal Dreams Dollhouse
If you have a Cinderella fan (or any Disney princess fan) in your house, this is the dollhouse to get.
It’s so beautiful and elegant. Exactly as you would expect Cinderella’s castle to be.
There’s even a glass slipper!
It also has a hidden clock tower loft where you can open the golden doors to Cinderella’s sewing room.
Pros
- High Amazon Ratings.
- Comes with 12 accessories.
- Made of sturdy wood.
- Cinderella themed.
- Barbies fit in this house.
- Really big which is exciting for little kids.
Cons
- Takes up a lot of space.
- Heavy (about 32lbs)
- Takes 2 hours to put together.
- More expensive than other dollhouses.
7. LOL Surprise Dollhouse
Preschoolers are now obsessed with these LOL Surprise dolls. Blind bag toys or surprise toys are the biggest thing for some reason. I blame YouTube.
If LOL is a staple in your child’s life, here’s a dollhouse that comes with 85 surprises!
It’s about 3 feet by 3 feet, and it has lights and sounds.
It also has a pool, sandbox, spa, helipad, and an elevator. Everything you’d want when house shopping.
I think the most unique thing about this dollhouse is that it comes with a “moving truck” filled with boxes to unpack. That’s what the surprises are. It’s really cute.
There’s a video on the Amazon page to see everything and how it works.
Pros
- High Amazon Ratings.
- Comes with 85 surprises.
- LOL Doll themed.
- Comes with exclusive LOL dolls.
- Moving truck filled with themed boxes to unpack.
- Lights and sounds.
Cons
- Requires batteries.
- Box has LOL printed on it so your child might see it when you get it in the mail.
- More expensive than other dollhouses.
8. KidKraft Chelsea Doll Cottage
KidKraft has a lot of cute dollhouses that are fairly affordable.
The Chelsea Doll Cottage is your best bet if you’re looking for the cheapest dollhouse or the best priced dollhouse.
It has 3 levels, 5 rooms, and a balcony. And it comes with 17 pieces of furniture including a piano!
This is kind of a medium sized dollhouse. It fits 4 inch dolls, but it’s still big enough for more than one child to play at a time. Great for siblings!
The Chelsea Cottage is another dollhouse with sounds. The piano has a button to play music. And it makes some other household sounds.
There’s a video on the Amazon page if you want to see more and see the size compared to kids.
Pros
- High Amazon Ratings.
- Comes with 17 pieces of furniture.
- Most affordable dollhouse.
- Big enough for multiple kids to play at once.
- Made of sturdy wood.
- Sounds.
Cons
- Requires batteries.
- Takes about 4 hours to put together.
- Stairs are made of plastic.
- Only fits dolls 4 inches or shorter.
9. KidKraft Emily Wooden Dollhouse
If you’re looking for a smaller dollhouse but still big enough to be exciting to open on Christmas or a birthday, this is a good option.
The Emily dollhouse is not a traditional dollhouse design. It’s more modern looking and unique.
This one does fit 12 inch dolls like Barbies.
And it comes with 10 pieces including a hanging chandelier.
Pros
- Small and efficient footprint for compact spaces.
- Comes with 10 pieces of furniture including hanging chandelier.
- Fits 12 inch dolls like Barbies.
- Affordable.
Cons
- No Amazon ratings yet.
- Not a traditional dollhouse style (if that’s something important to you.)
10. Disney Frozen Ultimate Arendelle Castle
How could we have a best dollhouse list without mentioning Elsa’s castle?
Frozen II is Disney’s big holiday movie this year and they’re really upping their merchandise game.
This castle dollhouse is 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. And it fits the Barbie sized Frozen dolls.
It also has a movable balcony that is also an elevator. It has a stand for your dolls so they don’t fall over when they go up and down.
The frozen gates are also movable.
This is one dollhouse that I wouldn’t get for a toddler, though. I’d give this to a three or four year old or older. There are lots of moving parts that I feel like a toddler would break easily.
There’s a video on the Amazon page that shows all of the features.
Pros
- A wow gift for Christmas or birthday.
- Frozen themed.
- Fits 12 inch dolls like Barbies.
- Lots of fun features.
- Includes 14 accessories.
- Lights.
- Really big.
Cons
- More expensive than most dollhouses because of the Disney branding.
- Probably not good for younger kids like toddlers.
- Anna and Elsa dolls not included.
What do you think are the best dollhouses for toddlers and preschoolers?
Let me know in the comments below!
And let me know if you bought any of these for Christmas or a birthday!
I hope you find these dollhouse recommendations for toddlers and preschoolers helpful.
We got Toot’s dollhouse when she was 3 years old but I wish I would’ve gotten it when she was 2 years old. She loves it so much.
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