A newborn’s first Corolle might be the ultra-soft and floppy Doudou Puppet Grenadine ($25) because though a baby doesn’t understand the concept of dolls, they recognize faces, and snuggly ...

A 13-inch black baby doll, Nancy transformed what was racially acceptable in Toyland. The revolutionary doll’s manufacturer was a newcomer to the trade: Shindana Toys.