Kathe Kruse

Kathe Kruse

How Do Babies Learn?

The simplest and most exciting way of learning is through playing. Babies learn by playing with toys, small children learn by playing with other children and with toys and adults learn by playing games. The different forms of playing all have the same purpose, that we learn something. However, there is a difference between how babies and grown-ups learn through playing. Grown-ups learn through playing more complicated games that do not require too many accessories, whereas babies need learning toys. Catching a baby’s attention is more difficult and toys are the best way to achieve that.

Learning toys play a double role in babies’ lives. They are fun, exciting, beautiful and educational at the same time. For small children, you can buy learning toys that teach them the names of the animals, the colors, numbers or the alphabet. Older children can play with more sophisticated toys that sharpen their memory, their instincts and help learn more and more each day.

Dolls are some of the most sought after toys in the world, especially for girls. Apparently, dolls are just for fun and they bring nothing special in the development of your child. However, a doll is very important in children’s lives. They teach them how to take care of people and bring them one step closer to learning how to be a friend, a sister or a mother.

Learning toys are very important in a child’s life. Playing is one of the most common and most effective ways of learning. Babies learn through playing, children learn through playing with toys or other children and grown-ups have started to play in order to learn faster.

It is a well-known fact that through playing we learn things faster and easier, we remember them longer and we have fun at the same time. This is all the more true when it comes to babies. As they have the ability to learn faster, babies can learn more than grown-ups. However, their attention is harder to get and therefore it is recommended that they learn by using learning toys. 

Memory games, learning toys or puzzles are designed to attract a child’s attention and teach him or her at the same time. The best learning toys are those which stimulate a child’s intellect and attract their attention at the same time. For example, if you want to buy your child a memory game, then you should choose one with his or her favorite animals or colors. This way, the child will be attracted to playing the game and thus learning. Brands like Selecta, Haba or Educo are known for making some of the most attractive learning toys on the market.

Dolls can also be considered learning toys and they can also make the perfect gift for every little girl. Doll strollers or plush dolls can make any child happy, so they can be a great gift with a greater meaning than that of having fun. Kathe Kruse or Haba dolls are perfect for girls of all ages.

Babies learn through play and our role is to provide them with the means of learning. Learning toys, dolls or cars are the easiest way for a child to lean while having fun.

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Can anyone estimate the value of this Kathe Kruse doll?

She has real human hair, a face that appears to be vinyl, a cloth body, and she is called Little Red Riding Hood. She has a cap, socks, shoes, blouse, sweater, bloomers, and plaid jumper/dress, as well as a basket, bouquet of flowers, wine bottle, and wraps bundt cake. The basket has a bit of wear.

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She comes in her original red box.

Your doll is a release of the number one made in 1913 which has the canvas painted face. Since it is vinyl face she can go from 250 up to over 1000.00. Käthe Kruse Dolls 1906-Present, German Here is a link on ebay for you.

The company started in 1906 and made it through both wars.

http://dolls.shop.ebay.com/Dolls-Bears-/237/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A5213&rt=nc&_nkw=Kruse&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1581&_pgn=6

The number one which I have in my collection is worth over 6 to7 thousand dollars. The Kruse dolls are great dolls I have had several in the years I have been collecting.

Since the factory is still production of dolls you can visit their website and see some of the dolls. I would ask them for the year for your doll was made in the red box, I am guessing 1990's

http://www.kaethe-kruse.de/en/30/pqc37ueotmggfc09rd4hb6v6r7mpruce/die-marke-kaethe-kruse.html

It will switch to english for you and you can contact them. Look in your red box and see if there are any papers that came with her with a date.

Hope this helps

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