Interactive Doll Appraisal

Living Baby Love 'n Touch Doll

This is a vintage "Living Baby Love 'n Touch" doll, manufactured by Mattel, presented new in its original box. The doll appears to be 14 inches (35.56 cm) in height, as indicated on the packaging. The doll features a light-skinned complexion, painted facial features including blue eyes and red lips, and short brown molded or rooted hair. She is dressed in a light pink, gingham-patterned outfit, likely a romper or sleeper, with a ruffled white collar and a matching light pink bib adorned with a small, colorful, possibly embroidered or printed motif. A light-colored bonnet with ruffled edges covers her head. The doll's hands are a key feature, as highlighted by the product name "Love 'n Touch" and the descriptive text "Little fingers move and grasp. Baby loves you, too!" on the box, suggesting articulating fingers designed for interaction. A small image on the box illustrates this feature with close-up of a baby's hands. The doll is visible through a clear plastic window on the front of its cardboard box. The box itself is predominantly white with pink and blue decorative elements, including a ruffled border design. Text on the box indicates "FOR AGES OVER 3" and "NO BATTERIES REQ'D," implying it is a mechanical or manually operated toy rather than electronic. The overall condition appears excellent, as it is still in its original, unopened packaging, which suggests minimal to no wear or damage to the doll itself. The box shows some minor wear consistent with storage, particularly around the edges and corners, but nothing significant appears to compromise the integrity of the packaging or the doll within. This item likely dates from a period when Mattel produced interactive but non-electronic dolls, possibly the 1980s or early 1990s, given the design aesthetic.