For over 60 years, Barbie has been a household name. Kids all over the world spend hundreds of thousands of hours every year playing with Barbie, her little sister Skipper, and all of their friends.
Through the years, the Barbie line has expanded to include hundreds of playsets and accessories, making playtime fun and encouraging kids of all ages to use their imaginations to the fullest.
Just like Barbie, you can be anything you want to be and do everything you want to do.
Barbie Skipper Babysitters Inc. is the newest line of pretend play for the Barbie brand. In this line, Skipper and her Friends have everything they need to run a successful babysitting business.
Kids can choose from four main play-sets in addition to four smaller sets. There are currently five babysitters and six different babies available as well to keep the playtime options endless.
There’s no doubt that your littles are going to love being able to play the babysitter for a change!
Barbie Skipper Infant Stroller Play-Set
The Barbie Skipper Infant Stroller is one of the smaller play-sets available in the Babysitters, Inc. line. This play-set is a fabulous choice for any child who likes to explore their nurturing side.
It will also make an excellent gift for anyone who’s about to become a big brother or sister.
This babysitter-themed play-set comes complete with a removable infant carrier, coordinating stroller, matching bottles, animal-print blanket, and even an adorable little baby doll who fits perfectly with the set.
This realistic baby also has a cloth diaper that can be “changed” using the hook-and-loop fasteners, just like a real diaper.
The Barbie car seat has a plastic canopy and even fits into the Barbie car (sold separately) so Skipper or her Friends (sold separately) can travel with their infants on longer adventures!
The Barbie car seat also attaches to the included stroller and is the perfect height for a babysitter doll to take him for a walk in the park, to the store, or wherever else their imaginations might take them.
Kids can also use the carrier as a stationary baby seat for feeding or napping offering kids some real life-like role-play potential!
There are currently two infant stroller play-sets for us to choose from.
- Yellow/pink – a yellow canopy on the baby car seat and a pink basket underneath.
- Pink/blue – a pink canopy on the baby car seat with a blue basket underneath.
- Kids can play out classic babysitting moments with Barbie Skipper Babysitters Inc. playsets that each feature one small doll to babysit and a themed play piece -like a stroller -to help care for the little charge!
- Use the stroller to take baby on a walk -simply place the small baby doll inside and push to get the story rolling
- Remove the stroller seat for two-in-one fun -it doubles as a stationary baby seat or smaller baby carrier for even more storytelling and action
Key Features
- Removable infant carrier
- Matching Stroller
- Animal Print Blanket
- Coordinating Bottles
- Infant Doll
- Two color choices to choose from
Specifications (overall)
- 7.5 inches long
- 3.25 inches wide
- 10.5 inches tall
Customer Reviews
Overall, Amazon reviews speak pretty highly of the Barbie baby car seat. They love how adorable and versatile the set is, that it’s a high-quality item, and claim that kids love imagining up real-life situations to play-out.
The only real complaint parents have is the price claiming that the small set is a little overpriced for what you receive.
Pros
- Barbie baby car seat (infant carrier)
- Coordinating stroller
- Infant doll
- Infant blanket
- Matching bottles
- Two color options
- High-quality
Cons
- Expensive
Comparison Shopping
As parents (and caregivers alike), we want to make sure we’re finding the best options for our kids. Likewise, choosing toys that they can grow with and love can sometimes be challenging.
The Joovy Doll Toy Car Seat is another roll-play option currently out there. This infant-style car seat is a lot larger than the Barbie baby car seat and only fits bigger baby dolls (sold separately) securely.
The seat encourages kids to take their babies safely along with them in the car as they travel. This “just like mine” car seat also comes in two different color options (blue and pink), is more expensive, and only serves one purpose.
- Children learn to imitate the role of a caring and responsible parent
- Making connections to the real world through role playing also helps children accept change
- Important Part of early cognitive development and critical to balanced growth
The Doll Toy Car Seat will be a great option for kids who like to tote around their “babies” and take care of them.
Unfortunately, this seat will be way to big for Barbie dolls and it doesn’t include any of the fun little accessories, like a blanket, bottles, or an infant doll that fits into the seat.
Toddler Stroller Set
Skipper’s toddler stroller play-set includes Skipper and a toddler doll as well as a stroller that bounces as it rolls around.
Babysitter Skipper also sports a stylish diaper bag and can keep her toddler happy on the go with a smiling teddy bear, play cell phone, and bottle.
Key Features
- Full-size Skipper doll
- Toddler doll
- Bouncing toddler stroller
- Diaper bag
- Toddler doll toys
Similarities
- Infant car seat
- Two color options
Differences
- Larger car seat for baby dolls
- More expensive
- Doesn’t include any accessories
Accessories
Skipper and Friends can run a successful babysitting business with everything offered in the Babysitter Inc. line.
Not only do the babysitters have an infant stroller, but you’re also able to play out a slew of classic babysitting moments such as nap-time, feeding time, potty training, and bath time fun with the large variety of play-sets available.
Each of the larger, main play-sets also include a babysitter and an infant or toddler doll, plus multiple accessories to help Skipper and her Friends keep their kids happy and safe while they’re babysitting.
Nap ’n’ Nurture Nursery
The Nap ’n’ Nurture play-set is a nursery full of fun. With more than 15 pieces, this play-set can undoubtedly keep kids busy all day long!
The crib has its own changing table, the bouncy seat really bounces, and the rocking horse really rocks. A Skipper babysitter and two twin babies complete the set for hours of playtime fun.
Key Features
- Full-size Skipper doll
- Two infant baby dolls with cloth diapers
- Crib/Changing table
- Removable mobile with extra toys
- Bouncy seat
- Rocking horse
- Baby blanket
- Bottles and bottle warmer
- Stack of diapers
- Baby wipes
- Infant teddy bear
- Play out classic babysitting moments with Barbie Skipper Babysitters Inc. Nap 'n' Nurture Nursery playset!
- More than 15 pieces -- including babysitter Skipper doll, 2 twin baby dolls, a crib with changing table and fun baby gear with action -- inspire all-day play!
- Place a baby doll in the bouncy chair using the clip and press the top down for bouncing action -- there's even room for 2 toys on the bar!
Bath Time Play-Set
Barbie Skipper Bath Time Play-Set inspires kids to keep their toddlers clean!
The adorable toddler doll will even splash around in the bathtub when it’s filled water, and the rubber ducky can create fun bubbles when squeezed. When bath time is over, dry your toddler doll off with the included towel.
Key Features
- Full-size Skipper doll
- Toddler doll with moving arms
- Bathtub
- Infant towel
- Shampoo bottle
- Play out classic babysitting moments with this Barbie Skipper Babysitters Inc. Playset that inspires nurturing play -it comes with babysitter Skipper doll, a small toddler doll and accessories themed to bath time, including a white bathtub with blue "tiled" Backsplash
- Working Features serve up fun: the toddler doll can really splash in the tub -fill it with water and place her inside, then press the button on her back and watch her swing her arms down to play in the water!
- A rubber ducky helps makes bath time even more like playtime -squeeze to create bubbles! Additional accessories that help imaginations clean up include a shampoo bottle and pink blanket decorated with hearts.
Potty Training
Add inspiration to any potty-training toddler with the Barbie Skipper potty training play-set. This Babysitters Inc. set includes a “typical” bathroom sink with a toothbrush, toothpaste, and toilet paper.
The potty seat “flushes” and doubles as a step stool so the toddler doll can even reach the sink to wash her hands!
Key Features
- Full-size Skipper doll
- Toddler doll
- Bathroom sink
- Potty seat
- Bathroom accessories – toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper
- Play out classic babysitting moments with this Barbie Skipper Babysitters Inc. playset!
- It comes with Skipper doll, a toddler doll and accessories themed to potty training, including a sink and a potty seat
- Working features and transformation serve up fun: the lid on the potty seat opens and closes to transform it from a potty trainer to a stool; the "water" inside the potty seat flips to "flush" when kids turn the knob; and the toilet paper attached to the sink spins
Conclusion
Ruth’s vision was so simple. Yet, her creation of a 3D doll for little girls to play with became a significant part of our culture.
The latest Barbie Skipper Babysitters Inc. line gives kids all the tools they need to really expand their imaginations through playtime.
Last update on 2019-12-07 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API