It was Christmas morning 25 years ago that Samantha Parkington became part of our family. It was by request of our daughter Britt. Samantha was at the top of 7-year old Britt’s Christmas list. In fact, I believe Samantha was the only thing on her Christmas list that year. Those two little girls made a lot of memories together. Britt taught Samantha all about her modern day life. Samantha taught Britt about her life during the turn of the century.
American Girl dolls have been bringing happiness to children (young and old) since 1986. They are well made, high quality dolls that are meant to be played with. And Britt did just that. She played with Samantha. And I’d wager to say that Samantha may have been tortured a time or two by Britt’s brothers, Brian and Todd, just to elicit a scream (or two) of her disapproval. Samantha survived it all, but not without showing a bit of wear. She is, after all, 25 years old!
I actually think, considering all the adventures Samantha has been through, that she was in remarkably good condition. She made it through all the years with Britt, Brian and Todd without losing a limb or getting an unexpected haircut. And for the last 12 years she’s been ‘kicking it’ with our grandchildren.
Samantha had a few dirty spots and stains on her face.
And her hair was in desperate need of a spa day.
Her legs showed that she didn’t spend her days simply sitting on a shelf and watching everything happen around her. Samantha is living proof that American Girl adventures are made to be experienced first hand!
And that is why there is the American Girl Doll Hospital!
(Photo credit: American Girl)
“American Girl dolls are meant to be played with.” But accidents can happen. Occasionally dolls need cleaning and/or repairs, and that’s what the American Girl Doll Hospital is all about. It’s ideal! To me, American Girl dolls are priceless. The memories and the investment are priceless. With care, and perhaps a visit to the Doll Hospital, an American Girl doll will last for generations.
So, with some anticipation, we packaged up Britt’s Samantha and sent her off for a wellness visit at the hospital located in Wisconsin.
(Photo credit: American Girl)
It’s an easy step by step, fill in the blanks process. Everything is provided by American Girl, including the shipping label. Simply download and print out the ‘Doll Hospital Admission Form.’
(Photo credit: American Girl)
Once Samantha arrived at the hospital, her admission form was reviewed for the necessary repairs. The visit can be for anything from a wellness visit (skin cleaned, hair brushed, hospital gown, hospital ID bracelet, certificate and get well card), to a new head or body, or even eye replacement(s). You can also have your doll’s ears pierced, or have her fit for a hearing aid.
(Photo credit: American Girl)
After Samantha’s admission was reviewed, she met with a doll doctor for diagnosis. She wasn’t in need of any repairs so she received a wellness visit.
(Photo credit: American Girl)
Samantha received the best care imaginable from experienced doctors and staff that cared for her with love and respect. I don’t think they get to treat original American Girl dolls like Samantha every day.
Samantha arrived back home in a new box with a big American Girl Doll Hospital band-aid across the top. I was over the top excited! I opened the box and was immediately taken back to that Christmas morning 25 years ago when Britt opened Samantha for the very first time. It was very emotional … and bittersweet for me.
It was as if Samantha was brand new again. Her face was bright and clean.
She was wearing an adorable pink and white hospital gown.
She was wearing her hospital ID bracelet.
All the stains and scratches had been ‘healed’ on her arms and legs. And she had on the cutest little hospital socks.
Her hair is gorgeous. All the tangles had been magically brushed away. Her hair was tied back with a ribbon, just as it had been so many years ago.
With a ‘Certificate of Good Health’ signed by Samantha’s doctor, and an adorable little ‘Get Well Soon’ card, Samantha is home with me again. Because, you see, Samantha is my doll now. Samantha is part of my daughter Britt that will always be in my loving care.
Britt died fifteen years ago, eighteen days before her eighteenth birthday. It was much more difficult than I thought it would be to place Samantha in a box and send her off. But the Doll Hospital took very special care of Samantha, as they do with all the dolls in their care. The Doll Hospital did for Samantha what I could not. That’s what they’re all about: caring and loving the American Girl dolls that are loved so much. With the special care offered by the Doll Hospital, these precious dolls can be part of families for generation after generation.
Do you have an American Girl doll that could use a visit to the American Girl Doll Hospital? You’ll love the special care received there.
No compensation was received for this review. Our Samantha did receive a complimentary visit to the Amercian Girl Doll Hospital. All thoughts, opinions and love for Samantha and American Girl are our own. All photos are our own unless otherwise credited and may not be used/copied without written permission. The American Girl Doll Hospital took photos of Samantha’s care and sent them to us.
Christine L says
We have never had an American Girls doll at our house…but they are so beautiful!
Beth @ TheAngelForever says
Love the Rebecca Rubin doll 🙂 Absolutely amazing to see how well Samantha Parkington made out at the hospital – she’s beautiful.
Debra Pauley says
love the caroline abbott doll. reminds me of my neice.
Amanda McCranie says
My favorite has always been Samantha. I even named my oldest child that.
Kelly D says
I Like Rebecca.
Jane M says
My favorite is Caroline, but I really love them all!
Kambrea says
My favorite is Caroline or Julie. Looking forward to next years DOTY Saige though!
Debra @ A Frugal Friend says
I love them all!!! Can’t choose…we’ve never had one!
Katie Hopoate says
My Molly and Britt’s Samantha had a lot of fun together… and I have a 9 year old photo shoot to prove it! I would love to give my girls a similar experience!
ken ohl says
my niece would love Caroline
Kayla rice says
We have never had one before but they all look adorable.
One Frugal Girl says
I like Molly! I think the glasses make her extra special.
Christina Burrell says
Caroline
Tabathia B says
I like Cecile
Jenny says
I love either Coroline, Addy or Molly!
rebecca williams says
My daughter has been wanting an American Girl doll forever! Another doll we like is Molly!
Kathryn Depew says
Samantha – she was also my Mom’s favorite.
lisa l. says
i just love the samantha doll.
Mindi Mobley says
Kennedy needs a friend for Britts Samantha doll. Plus, I love the name Caroline!
Cathi says
And now Kennedy does have a playmate for Samantha. Of course she may have to fight Grandma Josie for Kit! 😉
D Schmidt says
My favorite is Rebecca
Leslie Galloway says
My daughter and I love Kaya best.
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brianna boyd says
Samantha is still my favorite. I gave my daughter my samantha a couple years back now and she loves her:)
K.Pugh says
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Thanks for the chance
Melanie Tucker says
I love Felicity! But I also had Samantha. I may have to send my old dolls for repair to the Doll Hospital. This is such a cute idea and I love that they give her a hospital bracelet and gown!
Adrienne gordon says
I like Samantha
Lauren says
Thanks so much for sharing your story. i always loved Samantha. I like Kit too, though, because she’s from Cincinnati and that’s near me.
Amanda Dobarro says
My girls each have an American Doll and they love them!
Sandy VanHoey says
I like McKenna
Lauren L says
I played with Felicity when I was younger. She was my favorite!
Margaret Smith says
Love the Julie Doll. Thanks so much and Happy Holidays 🙂
Amber says
Molly is my favorite! Happy Holidays to you and your family 🙂
danielle lima says
I always liked Samantha. My daughter prefers Rebecca
molli vandehey says
we love molly!!!
Jeanette says
Even though Britt is not physically with us anymore, she is happy with how Samantha came out because you re-lived a beautiful Christmas memory. From a mom to another mom,so sorry for your loss but know that she is always with you. Merry Christmas 🙂
Cathi says
Thank you so much Jeanette!!
Jennifer Thompson says
I have always liked Samantha. My daughter loves Caroline
Hoa Le says
I like Rebecca.
Chris Noe says
Josephina..
shelly says
We like Samantha!
erica says
My favorite doll has always been Molly
Anne P says
My favorite is Felicity
JohnZ says
Would gift to a friend. She likes Samantha.
Caitlin McClure says
I can’t choose. Love a lot of them
Mommyofone Shanna says
Mckenna
Kelly says
Cecile!
HilLesha says
Addy
Lindsay Durflinger says
Samantha
Stephanie Larison says
Kit is my favorite.
laurie nemeth says
just love them all.. My youngest grand daughter loves Mc Kenna
Ruth Hickman says
Kit
Tracie Trumo says
My Makenna loves McKenna, my fb is Michelle Trump and my email is tracietrump@yahoo.com
Karen Medlin says
My gals love Molly
Misty Smith says
Ruthie and Kaya are my favorites.
Tari Lawson says
I like McKenna.
stony says
I like kit
Kathleen says
Kit
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mickeyfan says
Mia St Clair.
ellen beck says
I have always liked Molly- such a sweet expression!
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Julie says
The Julie doll of course! 😉
LeAnn V says
My youngest daughter loves Samantha!
Linda G. says
My favorite is Kaya.
Danai says
Cécile Rey is my favorite. I’m very sorry for your loss of Britt. I think it’s wonderful that they were able to restore Samantha for you and you are able to hold those memories close.
Cathi says
Thank you Danai. The Doll Hospital was wonderful to Samantha. And me too! They knew Sam’s story and phoned me personally to let me know how she was doing. ;D
Rochel S says
I love Rebecca!
Donna L says
I like Kit.
Kathy S says
Samantha
Anastasia says
Kaya is one of my favorite 🙂
Naomi says
I like the My American Girl dolls because my daughter was able to get one that looked like her.
Naomi says
I am so sorry for your loss. It is nice that you have had something that has reminded you of your daughter and the wonderful times she must have had.
God Bless!
Cathi says
Thank you Naomi. I do have Britt’s Samantha doll and many happy memories that time cannot erase! 😉
Kristi C says
My favorite is Julie.
Jessamine Marie Ricafort Dungo says
I’m not too familiar with American girl dolls but would love to win this for my 4 year old 🙂
Mary Calabrese says
I love the Julie.
Kevin E says
My daughter loves Julie
Tom P says
My daughter likes Kit!
Monique Rizzo says
Kaya is my favorite.
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Jessica C says
I like McKenna best!
Alicia Sparks says
Samantha is my favorite American Girl. I hoarded all the American Girl catalogs starting in 1986 and going through the mid-1990s, but never could afford one of the dolls. I still have all the American Girl books and a letter from the author of the Samantha books, carefully treasured for my daughter!
Carolyn N. says
Samantha is my favorite.
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kathy says
My daughter also has Samantha but not as old and I was a bad mother and didn’t let her play with it much~
Ashley McLure says
My daughter’s favorite is Molly.
heather says
My favorite is Caroline.
MP says
Caroline is a beautiful doll, my 5 year old loves her!
Jane M says
Molly is one of my favorites!
jessica g says
we don’t have a favorite, my girls love all dolls!
Heather says
Molly…
Ellen C. says
I like Marie-Grace. Thanks for the chance.
Elle Briarson says
Josephine and Caroline! Love their beautiful, luxurious long hair and beautiful stories!
Gina says
Molly of course.
Brittany says
I love the Caroline Abott doll because it looks like my daughter.
Tricia Andrews says
My 8 year old is now getting into American Girl. We don’t have any dolls in the house (yet) but she does like reading the books and Mia is her favorite!
Lentil says
Your story broke my heart. Thank you for sharing.
I don’t know the AG dolls well yet, but I’d probably go for Rebecca or Josefina if I were choosing.
Cathi says
Thank you so much for your kind words Lentil. The American Girl dolls are gorgeous!
Amy Carlson says
I like Kaya and Emily.
Crystal F says
My daughter would like Marie-Grace. Thank you!
meredith says
I like molly!~
Sherri B. says
Molly is my fave. Very seldom do you see a doll with glasses!!!
Carol Smith says
Caroline as she reminds me so much of my neice.
Victoria Carlson says
Favorite American girl doll is Josefina
Maryann says
Samantha is my favorite
Jen V says
I am partial to Rebecca. She was my youngest daughter’s first American Girl doll. We sent her off to the Doll hospital at the beginning of the year for a messed up eye and I was quite impressed. She came home looking like a new doll.
Patti says
I was never able to afford one of these for my daughter, I think she would absolutely love to have one to save and cherish!
amy pugmire says
my girls love caroline!
Allyson Tice says
My sisters favorite doll is Kirsten!
jodi frasier says
I like julie. Thanks
Tamar says
Caroline is our favorite too.
Erin says
So hard to choose….Molly is probably our favorite!
Laura Lane says
Kirsten
Trish says
my daughter has Lanie and loves her.
Lynn Dunn says
Molly is my favorite, too
Jammie says
Kaya is my favorite!
Sheryl says
My favorite is Kit.
Michelle C says
We’ve never had one, but I love how Molly looks! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Nicole Vosburgh says
Kirsten is still my favorite American Girl Doll!
rachel travis says
I’ve always loved Molly 🙂
KRISTINA LOBO says
MOLLY HAS ALWAYS BEEN OUR HOUSEHOLD FAVORITE.
Terri Moore says
My daughter’s favorite American girl was Kirsten!
Evelyn Goettner says
I always loved Rebecca.
Cheryl Horton says
17 yrs ago I bought my first American Girl doll for my then 4 yr old doughtier. Of course it was Samatha. She has since gone to another wonderful little girl but I find that I am now the Mem of a 3 yr old who is already asking for an American Girl doll.So a new one would be perfect timing. Thank you
Melanie says
What a difference in the before and after? They do everything right at AG. We are big fans!
Cathi says
Isn’t it amazing what the American Girl Doll Hospital did for Samantha? I’m amazed and oh so happy!!
Molly Bussler says
I really love them all, but if I have to choose, it would have to be Julie. My sister would love this doll! Thank you
sandra davis says
samantha
Natalie says
Julie is my favorite
Nedra L. says
Caronline is our fav
Johanna H. says
I really liked 2012 doll McKenna.
Dee Dee says
I don’t have an American Doll yet for the girls. There’s so many to nice ones to chose from. I really do like McKenna and Caroline.
Melissa says
Molly is my favorite!
Susie says
My favorite is Josephina but my 9 year old daughter is sooo wanting Caroline for her birthday!
sandra davis says
i like the marie-grace one…she is so pretty
Debbie Lewis says
My granddaughter loves Marie-Grace.
nichol tone says
Samantha
Abby B. says
My favorite is Samantha. I had her as a little girl and can’t wait to pass her on to my daughter!
Lisa McGrattan says
Kit is my favorite
Aura says
As a child I always wanted the Samantha doll and the matching sailor outfit and whistle for myself. I used to keep her pictures under my pillow hoping that my dreams would come true. Now that I have a daughter to spoil (and live vicariously through) there’s no Samantha doll to buy as she has been retired.
Melissa A. says
I love the Caroline doll!
debbie jackson says
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Tara says
This is an amazing story. So sorry for your loss. You will have her beautiful doll to look at forever now.
Cathi says
Thank you very much for your sweets words Tara. xoxo
Barb Lewis says
Would love this.
Debbie Welchert says
I like Kit
jeannie says
I like the Samantha doll
Jeanna says
My daughter & I both like Molly!
debbie j says
Caroline or Kit are our favorites.
Jessica says
McKenna has always been my favorite.
Daraya says
I love Rebecca & Molly! 🙂
jes says
I always wished for an American Girl doll when I was a kid and never got one. Now I have a daughter who would love one also. We love all of them to be honest. She loves Abby and Felicity and I love Caroline and Samantha!
kelly says
I always wanted Molly as a kid.
julia mcintosh says
We like the Rebecca doll, she looks just like my daughter.
Susan Chester says
Rebecca is my favorite-so pretty!
scott schluter says
I would want this for my daughter, I have no favorite.
Da Schon says
Molly has always been my favorite. 🙂
colleen says
Just got McKenna
Rebecca Scott says
I love the Bitty Twins, since I have twins : )
jennifer lane says
Caroline!
Hilary says
Marie grace is my favorite : ).
Because it is my 8 year old’s little girl doll.
Heather R says
Rebecca
jennifer bowen says
well my girl loves them al for me its heard to pick just one so well i go with kyla
emily says
Kit!!
Jan says
McKenna is my niece’s favorite but she didn’t have a chance to get her before they were sold out, so I’m hoping to win another one that she would like 🙂
Robin O says
Our favorite American Girl doll is Kaya, a member of the Nez Perce…love those historical dolls!
Carmen Van Deursen says
I love Addy or Molly. These dolls are beautiful.
Leslie G says
I had Samantha because she had my middle name. Now that I have my own little girl I would love for her to have the same joy as I did and have an american girl herself.
brittney says
julie
Theresa N says
My favorite is Felicity.
Stephanie Adams says
My daughter is so in love with American Girl Dolls. She wanted one so desparately for Christmas but she wanted one to look like her. We were unable to find one so we had to get a Gotz doll instead. She said it is sad no one looks like me. She loves the new Caroline doll because she thinks it looks like Mary from the little house books.
lisa says
My favorite is Caroline
Carolyn A Colley (Griffith, Smith) says
I like them all, but Kenna is my favorite
Jemima P says
Not sure…Maybe Molly
Jackie says
I love julie and samantha
Louis says
my favorite doll is Molly
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
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Katie Amanda says
I had Molly when I was a kid.
Denise S says
I like the Samantha doll.
L Jacobs says
I would love to give this doll to my Granddaughter.
Emily Beaver says
My favorite American Girl is Julie.
cynthia says
EMILY
Jessica H. says
My daughter’s favorite AG doll is Felicity, but we were not able to get her one before she was retired. Thank you for the giveaway!
Michelle dement says
Caroline is our fav…she reminds me of my daughter with blonde hair and green eyes
Jenny Kurtz says
Our favorite is Kit!
Christine says
love Caroline
Rosanne says
I like Rebecca the Historical doll
Ashley C says
Caroline is very cute! She’s my new favorite.
Brittney Reader says
Caroline!! Reminds me of my baby girl!
Ashley C says
I had Felicity when I was little and I was sad to discover they no longer make her… she will be passed on to my daughter though 🙂
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Laura Jacobson says
Other than Caroline I also love Rebecca!
m448 says
wow, she looks gorgeous! Your daughter’s story is heartbreaking. As a mom I can’t imagine going through the pain of losing a child at any age.
Cathi says
Thank you so much. As mother’s we’re much stronger than we think we are. xoxo
Katie L says
I love Emily, and her dress is so adorable, I want one like that for my little girl.
Jennifer Baker says
I really like Josephina and Addy.
angie a says
I would love to win Caroline, other than her I’d love Saige because my daughter loves art.
Sabrina says
Samantha
Candace Rose says
What a great story! I’d love for my daughter to have the same experience yours did with her very own American Girl. Beautiful!
maria says
My lovely niece Samantha reminds me of the Samantha doll so she was always my favorite but I love Felicity as well.
Hillary S. says
I really like all the dolls… I wish that Nellie was still available though!
wendy rozema says
my favorite is Caroline!!
Courtney says
I like Kailey.
Melanie N. says
My favorite was Molly!
sheila says
my favorite doll is Kirsten
Tammy says
I would love to win Caroline!
Sonya Morris says
What a touching story.
My favorite doll is Molly.
Jennifer K. C. says
We also like Rebecca… I would love this for my daughter!
Kelly L says
I like Saige. Thanks!
Macy says
I always LOVED Samantha as a little girl 🙂
Aimee J says
I like Caroline – she looks like my daughter
Nicole Moreau says
Our family loves the Mckenna doll!! We adore the gymnast it brings out in our daughter!
christine hammer weideman says
I really like kristen
Paula Michele Hafner says
I like Kaya the best. Ours about needs a trip to the hospital 🙂
laura ari says
My favorite was always Elizabeth and Felicity!
Sacha Schroeder says
Emily and Molly are my favorites!
Sandra Stanford says
I met my first American Doll girl this Christmas. My four year old Granddaughter got Marie-Grace. I was very impressed.
Kristy Miller says
My little girl loves Julie. I love Julie’s accessories because they remind me of my childhood. It is so wonderful to share these experiences with my sweet girl
Adrienne says
Samantha
Hayden says
my favorite doll is cecile I have loved her since she came out!
Daniel M says
my niece would love rebecca
Tian A. says
Kit Kittridge is my favorite.
Nicole Sender says
I like Kit Kittredge the best; love her hair!
Elizabeth says
I just love these dolls.
April V says
Caroline is my favorite!
Jessica Shevlin says
Julie Albright is my favorite!!! I want her for myself LOL!! I also love Saige.
Missy says
Caroline
Debra Hall says
i like Kaya she’s very pretty
Deborah says
My favortie is Samantha (and Molly)!
Marie Hansen says
We love AG dolls at our house! Love Caroline.
polly says
my niece loves molly
Christine W says
Oh, the magic of it all! My daughter loves Caroline.
joyce-ellen holmes says
felicity!
Jennifer Marie says
We like Caroline.
Elizabeth says
I love these dolls. So does my daughter…
Marty says
I love Kit, because I love the time period she comes from…but I also love Addie, because that is my daughter’s name 🙂
L Faitsbau says
Samantha!
In the Hammock says
Julie! She’s so cute and fun! thank you!
Leah CB says
I love Kaya. My daughter would definitely want Saige, she has the same interests.
Chelle Thompson says
Julie
Melissa Nix says
Caroline is my little cousin’s favorite.
Sarah Zaengle says
I love Rebecca!
Elena says
I like Molly
Brandy fisk says
What a beautiful doll!
katie klein says
Felicity! I remember when I got her for Christmas and don’t think their was any present I ever loved more.
erin, maker of chimes says
molly… and the one my parents had built to look just like me 🙂
shelley says
Molly is the favorite!!
Naomi says
I really like Julie!
Michelle.A. says
We love Kit but my daughter is loving the newest American Girl because they share the same name.
Linda W. says
They are all so cute so i couldn’t decide.
Christy says
I like Kaya. I have the books but I’d like to get the doll.
Sara says
Samantha- the one I had as a kid 🙂
Lee Broom says
Beautiful blog! My 9 year old daughter has been wanting an American Doll for several years now, and it usually is beyond our reach. It would be great to win this giveaway! She likes the new Carol doll, but also the dolls that you can choose that look like your child, with their hair color and eyes. These dolls are special, definitely.
amy e craft says
Kit!
Ronnie B. says
My daughter has two American Girl dolls and both could use a visit to the hospital. I would love to win and be able to get at least one doll healthy for free and pay for the other. Thanks! 🙂
glenda says
My Samantha is about to make a trip to the doll hospital too.
Sheila Hickmon says
My favorite is Kaya. Thanks for the great giveaway!
nikki krutz says
i love the bitty twins!
jillian warner says
love them all!
Shannon says
My daughter loves looking at the catalogs in the mail but still doesn’t have one of her own. When I grew up Molly was the first book I read in the American girl series… So I’d say she’s my fave.
Cassie Whitaker says
I love Julie! And Caroline! =)
cori @ corisbigmouth says
I’m the proud owner of a Pleasant Company Samantha & Kirsten! Growing up my sisters also had Kirsten, Felicity and Kit!
Now I’m getting the chance to re-entre the AG crazy with my nieces!!
My favorite is Samantha!!
Julie says
we love Julie
Meghan Finley says
Cecile is our favorite
Nicole says
I like the ones that you can customize hair, skin and eye color.
jackeline d says
Never had one so I really love all of them!
Noreen says
My daughters’ favorites are a Marie-grace or a Kirstin
kelly tillotson says
felicity and molly were my dolls growing up!
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Vera S says
I like Kit Kittredge best.
Ellen Casper says
Samantha!
Mary Dailey says
I love Saige!
Meghan says
Molly!
Francine Anchondo says
Rebecca
Judy says
My grand daughter’s favorite is Marie Grace
Adrianne B says
My favorite American Girl doll will always be Samantha! She was my doll when I was a girl and she’s waiting patiently at my mom’s house for the day when my daughter is ready to care for her! Of the newer dolls, I really like Kit.
Jen says
We have never had American Girl Dolls, as my daughter is only just now old enough to really care for/want one. She is sitting next to me and keeps saying how beautiful the doll Caroline is. How amazing it would be if she won it! <3
hollowsins says
my daughter would love Julie because she looks the most like her
Brittany Jones says
My favorite has always been Samantha.
Redith Edwards says
I think that Carolina is beautiful and my grand daughter would love her.
jenny green says
I love Samantha she is so pretty
JJ Caraway says
My favorite is Julie because she looks like a hippie
Deirdre says
I have Kirsten, so she is my favorite. She’s currently in the attic of my parent’s house, but she may have to take a trip to the doll hospital so that I can gift her to my 3-year-old.
aimee mcpherson says
Samantha 🙂
Carolann McLaughlin says
I love the entire American Girl collection. This one is unique.
Michelle Stice says
Caroline is totally my daughters favorite American Girl!
Jennifer Nixon says
I’ve never had one or actually seen one in person but, I love Caroline. Thanks for this giveaway.
Amy W. says
Felicity is my all time favorite.
Briana J says
Felicity of course:). I have to say I am looking forward to her American Doll stage she’s destined to have
Briana J says
Cathi I remember Britt and her Samantha doll! I remember going into Britt’s room with her beautiful bed (i remember it to be a canopy bed) and all her dolls and thinking how magical it all looked. Love you !!!!
Cathi says
Britt did have a canopy bed Briana! And believe it or not … it had been my bed when I was growing up! I wish we still had it for Kennedy. Britt, Samantha and Kennedy would have gotten a kick out of it!!
Kimberly Schotz says
My favorite American Doll is Kirsten.
Xenia says
Can you believe that I never owned a single American Girl doll? And now my girls don’t either? Even crazier, we live only about 5 minutes from where your Samantha came and got fixed up, maybe we’ll have to go visit someday!
I guess I don’t have a favorite (since I don’t really know any of them) but I’ll go with two that I’ve heard much about over the years, Kit and Caroline.
meme says
I love the Caroline Abbott doll because she looks like my 6 year old
Lori Z. says
When I was little, Molly was my favorite. My daughter got an American Girl doll for Christmas, though, and it’s one that she matched to herself. I think the doll she calls, “Mini-me” is my favorite.
Kris says
We have never owned an American Girl doll. I have four granddaughters. I was so touched by your story about Britt. I’m so sorry for your loss. I feel a twinge of nostalgia every time I see a vintage Barbie.
Cathi says
Thank you so much Kris! Nostalgia is bittersweet so you think?
Stephanie O says
My favorite is Felicity.
Erica C. says
I love the new caroline doll. It looks like my daughter. She would love it.
padma miller says
Samantha
Diana B says
I still have my Samantha doll and she is in great shape for being in her 20’s.
Sandra says
I love Caroline with her pretty long blonde hair
John Hutchens says
my daughters favorite is Caroline
Terra Heck says
My favorite is Kaya. Thanks.
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Stephanie says
My daughter has always wanted one of these dolls,and I’d love to win one for her!We don’t have a favorite yet.
Pamela S says
Samantha is my favorite.
Whitney at It's Gravy, Baby! says
Samantha is beautiful and I think she’d be my favorite.
Ashley Hatten says
Molly was always my favorite!
tess says
i like Molly
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Dee Dee says
My daughter loves the molly and samantha doll
Angie says
With six girls at this house, we have lots of favorites, but my personal favorites are Felicity and Kit. We love looking through the catalogs at all the amazing outfits they design for these dolls.
Micah says
Have always wanted an American Girl Doll and I know my daughter would love one now!
Joe says
Samantha
Kendra says
The American Girl books have been such a wonderful resource for homeschooling! It is hard to pick a favorite. Wonderful to see such care is taken at the hospital.
Stephanie A says
I always liked Samantha, we had a Kristen which belonged to my younger sister, I was a little old to have one but if I had I would have chosen Samantha.
Amy says
We love our Kirsten doll. Loved reading about your hospital experience. Such a great giveaway!!
Garilyn says
I always liked Felicity, but for current ones, I like Caroline and Rebecca.
Jennifer says
It’s tough to pick a favorite, but I really love Caroline now that she is here. Her outfits are just beautiful and I love her ice skating coat!
Jocelyn H says
Caroline would be a lovely addition to my daughter’s adorable doll brood!
Kim says
Such a sweet story! My favorite is Elizabeth!
Angelique says
I LOVE Rebecca and Josephina!
lana says
I like carolina
MaryBeth says
Kirsten
Jennifer Boehme says
I like Kayla.
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Allie L. says
Samantha was always my favorite!
katherine d says
I’ve always loved Molly!
alena svetelska says
my daughter loves Julie
Julie Jones says
Molly definitely. For me she is THE face of the American Girl Doll. She’s the one I always say in catalogs and coupon insert ads. Very cute and sophisticated. Thanks for this giveaway!
Heather Madison says
I have a Samantha doll as well. Would love for my daughter to have one of her own.
Eileen Burke says
Rebecca is our fave
tuesday says
Molly is so sweet!
Jennifer H says
We like Samantha
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Meg says
It’s a tie between Samantha and Molly. They were always my favorites.
brett says
my daughter loves Caroline
jen says
I love Rebecca most!
MJ Moore says
My Samantha will always be special to me- and I’m in my 30’s! I’m ready to start making memories with my daughter and her dolls!
Show Me Mama says
We sure love Rebecca in our house 🙂 and of course Caroline as well 🙂
Claudette Lariviere says
I love the two New Orleans dolls….I have been to New Orleans and would so luv to have them to display and enjoy with my other girls ..:-)
Deb K says
I like Kayla.
Sharon Schoepe says
I’ve always loved Molly. She is just adorable.
Britt Brill says
Molly has always been my favorite!
Erika P. says
I like Cecile
Mikki Cross says
My favorites are the Bitty Twins
April Brenay says
I always liked caroline, my sister had a samantha
Sarah says
My daughter and I love Samantha
Deb C says
My favorite is Felicity, now a retired doll.
dani marie says
originally kirsten but now caroline.
Angie PreciselyMine says
I like Caroline best.
Jasmine says
My fave was Molly and Samantha and my 10 year old would love the dolls she has never had one..if i’m the winner secretlover251@yahoo.com
Rhonda S. Phillips-Tenderholt says
I don’t know the American Girls themselves. If I won, this would be fore my niece.
Thank you
Kirby McCauley says
Samantha has always been my favorite because I thought she looked like me 🙂
Melissa E says
Molly is my Favorite!
Jen says
Thanks for the info on the doll hospital! We’re considering sending my daughter’s doll, Molly. However, my favorite (when I was little and wanted one of my own so badly) was Samantha.
Kara Jeremias says
Never had an American doll growing up, but would love to get one for my daughter, and start a tradition.
linda matson says
molly
Aubrie G. says
I love Kirsten–my favorite when I was a girl.
Kathy Ross says
I like the Julie Doll, Book & Accessories.
Barbara Montag says
Saige – thank you!
Barbara A. Ramirez says
I really am liking Julia Albright..she’s ME to a tee!!!!
Anne N. says
McKenna is our favorite!
Chastidy says
I love Molly 🙂
vicky says
Lanie is a favorite in our home. Molly too!
Tiffany Hearn says
My daughters and I love McKenna! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Jennifer says
I love molly!
Tanya B says
samantha
Jill L says
My favorite is Kit, but this doll is beautiful!!
Beth C says
Molly McIntire,
Jessica K. says
Hmm it’s hard to pick a favorite but I’d say it’s either Caroline or Josephina.
Scott says
My daughter really wants one of these, and being a cheap Dad, I’d rather win it than buy it!
bhcusp215 says
Molly
Gennie Lancaster says
My daughter likes Molly.
Christine Jensen says
I like Samantha, she is the doll I received when I was younger and now my daughter plays with her 🙂
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Caroline
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gen says
McKenna is my fav
Hannah B says
Molly was always our favorite!!
Gloria S says
I like Molly
Gianna says
My daughter loves rebecca 🙂
Charlene Shaver says
Kaya is my fave 🙂
Tricha says
I have always loved Samantha
Melissa VandenBerg says
I like McKenna
Tracy Allen says
My favorite long ago was Samantha. Today I think I might choose Kit or Rebecca
Vikki Billings says
My favorite is Molly
karen d says
I like Samantha best!
shanta spradlin says
I like Kaya.
shawna says
My fav is McKenna.
jeannine s says
I love Felicity
Janet says
My Daughter Susan has wanted an American Girl Doll for 20 years now. I hope she can win this one through me.
Bobbi Gumino says
Elizabeth!
Jennifer M says
I like McKenna.
Alison Wood says
As much as I love Felicity, Kirsten will always be my favorite. I received my Kirsten doll more than 20 years ago, and I will never forget how it felt to open her box. Wow!
Dawn Reid says
My favorite is Rebecca.
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Diane A says
Rebecca
Dustin Cochran says
My daughter just got her first and is planning on getting another
Michelle Tucker says
I really like Rebecca. Thanks!
Samii Meyer says
i love samantha….maybe it is in the name lol
tracey byram says
I like Kit Kittredge
Irene says
Caroline
michelle jonassen says
My daughter has not had an American Girl doll yet but she loves Caroline and Molly.
christina moore says
My favorite is Caroline
Sue says
My daughter’s 1st one I think was her favorite, and that is Felicity.
Lori C. says
Molly
christina holmes says
the sammantha doll! i had one when i was little!
Debby S says
I love Kaya – I teach 5th grade and she goes beautifully with our social studies!
Maria Wood says
Love the sentiment here. Britt was such an amazing girl and this was such an amazing tribute to her. Abby loves her American Girls dolls… We have Kit and Ruthie…
Roxann says
I like Ruthie.
Dorothy Campbell says
Rebecca is my favorite
Barbara S says
I like the Kit, Caroline is beautiful my niece would just love her
amy deeter says
i like Kaya
Carri Moore says
My favorite is Molly!
Taryn T says
I think Saige looks so much like my daughter, and love the story!
amy delong says
Samantha!
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angela koga says
Julie is my fav
Laura P. says
I like Kaya.
Lisa Pederson says
Samantha was always the most desired doll in our house. But they are all beautiful!
Rini says
3 years ago we were catapulted into the world of “girls”, six months ago we were blessed with a sissy for Lyv. My 3 older obys never did really like the idea of playing with dolls. I’m excited that now I get to do all the girly stuff with my sweet girls. I see why you bought Samantha for Britt. Even though Caroline doesn’t resemble our olive skin and dark hair, I’m sure my girls would love her just the same.
kathy pease says
I love rebecca
Karen Propes says
Miss Caroline Abbott would fit into our home quite well. She will have a whole family of Abbotts to visit. They have a lot of reunions, so she would get to travel and enjoy the family.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
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Debra Stein says
samantha
Jeana O'donnell-Murphy says
I like the new Saige doll
KIM CRAWFORD says
MOLLY OR MCKENNA WOULD HAVE TO BE OUR FAVORITES.
WISH ME LUCK AND THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY!
Kendra Gillilan says
Any of them really, like Ruthie
vanessa Ferguson says
My older daughter has Rebekah that looks like her but I would love Caroline for my younger daughter because she looks just like her!
Pam Schad says
It’s between Molly and Rebecca.
susan smoaks says
samantha is our favorite
trudee carreiro says
I love samantha
Teresha says
I like Kaya
Stephanie says
My mom bought the complete Samantha series for our girls last week. We’re about midway through book #2 and Kayla is thoroughly engaged. She would be absolutely delighted to meet Caroline – the doll and her story. 🙂
Jessica B says
I like Rebecca
Shari Klyn says
I really like the Kit doll.
Show Me Mama says
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jeanette sheets says
rebeccea
jaime hendrickson says
This brought tears to my eyes. I dont have an American Girl doll because Ive just never been able to afford them for my daughter. However we looked at the website and she chose carline and REbecca as her favs. I might just have to save my money up for a rebecca doll if i dont win. Thanks for sharing this story with us.
Cathi says
Thank you Jaime for your sweet words. Good luck! I truly wish everyone could win!!
Elizabeth Miller says
My favorite is Kit.
Tanya White says
Mckenna is our favorite.
Terry Cross says
Caroline
Beverly M. says
That was a cute story and the doll does look new again. They are all pretty dolls, but my favorite is Samantha. Thanks for having this contest.
Sand says
Samantha was always my favorite doll.
holly says
i had molly when i was younger 🙂
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway…my youngest daughter likes the Kaya doll.
Laura says
Favorite doll is julie!
Carrie Olsingch says
I love reading your sweet thoughts on your beautiful smiling daughter. I like Josefina, because she best matches my daughters.