When it comes to little girls, there are two ways you simply can’t go wrong with a gift: a doll, or anything to do with princesses. I have been to many little girls birthdays where I simply made a quick run by Toys ‘R Us before the party, grabbed the first doll or princess paraphernalia I could find, and got a very happy girl as a reward. Here are some princess items and dolls that you can’t go wrong with.Baby Doll

The baby doll is an oldie but a goodie. It’s your basic doll that looks like a baby. Simple, yet still insanely popular for decades, the baby doll is a good way to teach a little girl responsibility, if not for a future little brother or sister, then for her own future little ones. I recommend a soft baby princess doll for younger girls as opposed to the ones with a plastic face.

Cabbage Patch Doll

Another classic toy for young girls, the Cabbage Patch Doll has been around since I was a kid. With those squishy cheeks and big colorful eyes, how could any girl resist one?

Barbie

The quintessential doll for girls, Barbie is still going strong after 50 plus years. The best part is, Barbie has so many accessories and variations that there’s something every girl will like!

Princess Costume

Even when it’s not Halloween, most toy stores still carry some sort of princess outfit so your little girl can feel like royalty.

Disney Princess Doll

With all of this talk of princesses and dolls, why not just combine them and get a princess doll? And if you’re going to go that route, might as well go with the most recognizable princesses in the world and go for a Disney Princess Doll. Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Pocahontas are just a few that round out an impressive collection that Disney has assembled over the years.