Play Talk

The Play Talk Blog shares stories, play ideas, and parenting resources to support growth, creativity, and joyful learning at every stage.

Soft baby doll seated on rug with teddy bear, bottle, mini paper book and pacifier next to a TOTY award Finalist seal on right side.

November 10, 2025

Vote for Love, Stella!

Our Love, Stella Sleepy Time Peach Set has been nominated as a finalist in the Doll category for this year’s Toy Of The Year awards (TOTYs). Help us win! Cast your vote today to make our Love, Stella Sleepy Time set the 2026 Doll of the Year or People's Choice winner.

September 19, 2022

Style Your Own Wee Baby Stella

Choose your doll, hairdo, and playset too! We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our newly redesigned Style Your Own Wee Baby program. Starting at $50, you can choose a doll + hairstyle + play set combination! The dolls are designed with inclusivity and interchangeability in mind, allowing hairstyles to be changed out in a few easy steps.

December 1, 2021

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

Not sure what to get for the kiddos on your list? No worries, we have some great options for newborns to kindergarteners.

November 14, 2018

Introducing: Create Your Own Wee Baby Stella

May 31, 2018

Helping your Firstborn Prepare for the Newborn

August 15, 2017

Manhattan Toy in Target®

March 7, 2016

Yes, You Should Buy Your Son His Very Own Doll

A boy snuggles with a wee baby stella doll and holds a magnetic pacifier.

February 1, 2016

Baby's Snuggles: The Inspiration for Snuggle Pods™

Is there anything better than baby snuggles? That’s an easy one: No, there’s not! But cuddling up with your little love is more important than just squeezing those chubby little cheeks and getting the warm and fuzzies. According to Scientific...

January 4, 2016

Meet Baby Stella®

Meet Baby Stella® Being a parent is a big job. Keeping the kids clean, happy and healthy comes with a to do list that’s longer than you could ever have imagined, and from day one, that means feeding, rocking, changing, singing,...

December 14, 2015

Groovy Girls® - Inspiring Individuality, Self Confidence and Undying Imagination!

Little girls are great. They see the world with kaleidoscope eyes, and they remind us to stop and take a look through those colorful lenses. That’s why we think it’s important to give them playtime companions that encompass all that spirit and...

August 7, 2014

Family Road Trip Take‐Alongs

It’s not too late for a warm-seasoned family road trip of weekend vacation. Summer is still here! In fact, with the increase in flight prices more and more families are spending time on the road in order to vacation this...

April 9, 2014

Boosting Self Esteem Through Pretend Play

When I was pregnant with my first child and learned I would be having a daughter, I made a few very important promises to both myself and my unborn little girl. I first vowed to teach her how to become...