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[[File:BittyBabyLogo-13.png|right|350px|Current Bitty Baby Logo]]
'''''Bitty Baby''''' is a baby doll released by American Girl. Originally marketed as [[Our New Baby]] and designed to get children used to a new baby in the family, Bitty Baby was later modified into the current line and marketed as an infant girl of about one year in age that young children are "caring" for. She originally came with [[Bitty Bear]] until 2013, and a plush wishing star from 2013 to 2014; currently, a basic Bitty Baby does not come with any already bundled extras (though add-ons are available). The marketing of the line is similar to the way the [[Truly Me]] dolls are, in that Bitty Baby dolls do not come with names or set race and have varying, frequently updated clothing.

==Bitty Baby Doll Anatomy==
[[File:WhiteFloralSleeper.jpg|thumb|250px|Bitty Baby in the [[White Floral Sleeper]].]]
Bitty Baby dolls are 15" tall. In order to accommodate the lower age range suggested and play with younger children, they do not have rotating limbs like American Girl Dolls; the arms and legs are sewn and attached to the cloth body firmly.<ref>[https://www.americangirl.com/shop/ag/doll-features Doll Features,] American Girl Site.</ref> The cloth body comes down past the shoulders and thighs. The hair is molded and painted directly onto the head. Bitty Babies have sleep eyes. The neck strings when present fastened on the left side of the neck; now this is where the zip-tie is closed and sewn closed.
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==History==
===Our New Baby===
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Our New Baby was the predecessor to Bitty Baby and was marketed as a baby doll that could be a boy or girl. Clothes were sold for both presented genders, as well.

===Bitty Baby===
[[File:BittyMeet95.jpg|thumb|250px|Bitty Baby in 1995.]]
Bitty Baby was released for the cost of ''$38''. With the release of Bitty Baby in 1995, gone was the marketing of the doll as being either gender. Bitty Baby was now marketed and displayed as a baby girl. She came with [[Bitty Bear]], who starred in the small books that came with Bitty and her outfits. In 1995, they were initially advertised with racial designations, and four dolls were available: African-American, Asian American, blonde Caucasian, and Hispanic. In 1997, a brunette Caucasian doll was added. The dolls were initially described with racial designations, but in 2000, these were removed from the dolls; they were now marketed by their skin tones like the [[Just Like You|American Girl of Today]] dolls had been from the start.

In ''2000'' when Mattel took over, Bitty Babies received the harder eyelashes that became standard. Prices later rose to $42.

In ''2007'', extra items for [[Bitty Bear]] began to be phased out of the outfits. Outfits would come with toys or accessories, but not always items for Bitty Bear.

In ''2011'', three new dolls were introduced, a brown-haired, blue-eyed doll; a red-haired, blue/gray-eyed doll; and a blonde-haired, blue-eyed doll. The blonde-haired, grey-eyed doll was [[Retirement|retired]].

[[File:Bitty_blondgreen.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Bitty Baby in the [[Cuddly Star Sleeper]] with the Wishing Star and the white version of ''[[Bitty Baby and Me]]''.]]
In ''2013'', the line was revamped; [[Bitty Bear]] was removed from the line and replaced with a plush "Wishing Star." Full picture books were released as separate purchases and dolls came with a copy of ''[[Bitty Baby and Me]]'' (which was also available separately). This led to a cost raise of $80, a significant price rise from the $55 the dolls had been previously.

The line was expanded to include eleven dolls in total (not including the retired doll), which were updated molds for older dolls. Added were a brown-haired, green-eyed doll; a blonde-haired, green-eyed doll; a blonde-haired, brown-eyed doll; and a medium skinned "African American" doll. Various soft, brightly colored stuffed animals for Bitty were released as well, essentially replacing Bitty Bear; the stuffed animals are targeted towards the purchaser and not the doll. Bitty Baby is also less of a character and more of a doll and companion to a younger child in the targeted age range.

[[File:Bitty_Wish_Star.jpg|thumb|200px|Bitty Baby Wishing Star.]]

In ''2015'', Bitty Baby dolls no longer came with the book by default, although the book remained available. The plush wishing star was discontinued. The cost lowered back to ''$60'' from ''$80'' because of the removal of the book bundled with the doll<ref>[https://twitter.com/American_Girl/status/554338905139716096 Official Twitter], accessed 2015-1-14.</ref>.

Later that year, a change in meet outfits was made, offering three options; a new doll purchase also came with a song download. (The song download was later removed.) Six of the dolls were retired: dark brown hair with blue eyes; red hair with blue-grey eyes; the medium skinned "African American"; blonde hair with brown eyes; dark brown hair with green eyes; and blond hair with green eyes. A red-haired, hazel-eyed doll was released, leaving the available number at six.

In ''2021'', a revamp was done to the Bitty Baby line. Notably, the line's lowest recommended age was brought down to eighteen months, though some items remained at suggested for three years or older. The meet outfit was changed to selecting from a set of [[Bitty Baby Sleeper|bodysuit-and-tights sleepers]]<ref>The outfit has no formal name and is not available separately.</ref> in three available color options: Pretty Pink, Soft Blue, or Cloud Gray. Bitty Babies were given explicit numbers online (they had already been numbered at stores for some time). There is also the option of the [[Care and Play Set]], which includes a choice of doll and items with the meet outfit as the [[Beautiful Blooms Pajamas]].

[[File:FlamingoFunPlaySet-Dark.png|thumb|left|250px|The showing Bitty Baby Spalsh doll (dark version)]]
In ''2023'' an all-vinyl version of Bitty Baby was released as part of the [[Flamingo Fun Play Set]], called ''Bitty Baby Splash''. The doll is thirteen inches tall and designed for water play, with a lowest recommended age of two years. The doll resembles the [[Little Bitty Baby Doll|dolls]] available as part of the [[Little Bitty Baby]] line.

In ''2025'' as part of the AG X [[Disney]] collaboration, three Bitty Baby ''Cuddle and Care Sets'' based on Disney Princesses were released: [[Disney Princess Ariel Cuddle and Care Set]], [[Disney Princess Moana Cuddle and Care Set]], and [[Disney Princess Rapunzel Cuddle and Care Set]]. The dolls were only slightly varied from standard Bitty Baby dolls. Later that year, cost of all Bitty Baby dolls increased to ''$65''.

In ''2026'' the meet outfit was changed to selecting between two versions, the [[Pastel Pajamas]] in pink and blue. The Bitty Baby Sleeper remained available. Retail cost increased to ''$70''. Two more Cuddle and Care Sets were released based on Frozen characters, [[Disney Frozen Anna Cuddle and Care Set]] and [[Disney Frozen Elsa Cuddle and Care Set]].

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==Visual Gallery of Bitty Babies==

<gallery position="center" widths="175" spacing="small" captionalign="center" bordersize="none">
Bitty_black_face.jpg|Bitty Baby Doll #1 Dark Skin, Black Hair, Brown Eyes<ref>This doll has "textured" hair and can be seen as closest to African-American.</ref> Released 1990 as Our New Baby
Bitty_brun_face.jpg|Bitty Baby Doll #2 Light Skin, Dark<ref>Clarified to "dark" in 2013.</ref> Brown Hair, Brown Eyes Released 2013
Bitty blondeblue face.jpg|Bitty Baby Doll #3 Light Skin, Blond Hair, Blue Eyes Released 2011
Bitty_asian_face.jpg|Bitty Baby Doll #4 Light Skin, Black Hair, Black Almond-shaped Eyes<ref>This doll can be seen as Asian.</ref> Released 1990 as Our New Baby
Bitty_latina_face.jpg|Bitty Baby Doll #5 Medium Skin, Dark Brown Hair, Brown Eyes<ref>This doll can be seen as Latina or any other brown-toned child.</ref> Released 2013
Bitty redhazel face.jpg|Bitty Baby Doll #6 Light Skin, Red Hair, Hazel Eyes Released 2015
</gallery>

The following Bitty Baby dolls are [[Retirement|retired]]:

<gallery position="center" widths="150" spacing="small" captionalign="center" bordersize="none">
Bitty_blond_face.jpg|''Light Skin, Blond Hair, Grey Eyes Released 1990 as Our New Baby Retired 2011''
Bitty_brownblue_face.jpg|''Light Skin, Dark Brown Hair, Blue Eyes Released 2011 Retired 2015''
Bitty_redgrey_face.jpg|''Light Skin, Red Hair, Blue-Grey Eyes Released 2011 Retired 2015''
Bitty_med_black_face.jpg|''Medium Skin, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes <ref>This doll has "textured" hair and can be seen as closest to biracially or light-skinned African-American.</ref> Released 2013 Retired 2015''
Bitty_blondbrown_face.jpg|''Light Skin, Blonde Hair Brown Eyes Released 2013 Retired 2015''
Bitty_browngreen_face.jpg|''Light Skin, Dark Brown Hair, Green Eyes Released 2013 Retired 2015''
Bitty_blondgreen_face.jpg|''Light Skin, Blond Hair, Green Eyes Released 2013 Retired 2015''
</gallery>

==Bitty Baby Twins==
In 2021, an option was added for ''Bitty Baby Twins''. For a cost of $120 (standard costs per doll), purchasers may select two Bitty Baby dolls in any combination with their selection of sleepers.

==Bitty Baby Clothing and Accessories==
:''See: [[List of Bitty Baby Clothing]], [[List of Bitty Baby Accessories and Furniture]]''

Bitty Baby clothing helps market Bitty Baby as an infant. Most outfits come with soft soled shoes and fit over the diaper.

From 1995 to 2007, outfits almost always came with additional components for [[Bitty Bear]]; from 1995 to 2013, outfits often came with a small activity book or story starring [[Bitty Bear]]. In 2013 outfits no longer came with books, as the separate picture books were available; some books were tied to outfits. Outfits that have a [[Dress Like Your Doll]] outfit will range in for Girls' sizes 3-7 and are generally modified to be less infantile.

Some Bitty Baby outfits will fit on [[Basic Doll Anatomy|18" dolls]]. Pants are shorter and so appear as capri pants, and skirts can vary. Shoes may or may not fit, and tights, footed pants, or leggings are often too short.

===Bitty Baby [[Meet Outfits]]===

Bitty Babies were originally sold in a white print sleeper that was not available as a separate purchase. This was essentially the first Meet outfit and so all other meet outfits are numbered after this one. Bitty Baby meet outfits are always footed sleepers and come with a cloth diaper. Unlike [[Bitty Twins]] or [[My American Girl]]s the outfits are not generally based on contemporary styles, but are still regularly updated.

* 2000: [[Turquoise Sleeper]]
* 2003: [[Knit Sleeper]]
* 2005: [[Lavender Knit Sleeper]]
* 2008: [[Pink Bow Sleeper]]
* 2011: [[Pink Paisley Sleeper]]

With the revamp in 2013, outfits were not available for separate purchase and included a plush "wish star".

* 2013: [[Cuddly Star Sleeper]]

In 2015, three Meet outfits were released; only one can be picked at doll purchase, with all outfits available separately. In 2016 another option was offered, the Stripey Sleeper; the others remained available, and this continued in 2017 and 2019 with three sleepers available at purchase. Dolls also come in a diaper and originally also included a pink bodysuit. Starting in 2021 the meet sleeper outfit was no longer sold separately.

* 2015: [[Pink Butterfly Sleeper]], [[Purple Daisy Sleeper]], or [[White Floral Sleeper]]
* 2016: [[Stripey Sleeper]]
* 2017: [[Colorful Dots Outfit]], [[Stripes and Ruffles Sleeper]] [[Playful Floral Sleeper]]
* 2019: [[Snuggly Pink Sleeper]], [[Lovable Rainbow Sleeper]], [[Darling Dots Sleeper]]
* 2021: [[Bitty Baby Sleeper]]<ref name="formal">The outfit has no formal name and is not available separately.</ref> in three options: Pretty Pink, Soft Blue, and Cloud Grey
* 2026: [[Pastel Pajamas]]<ref name="formal"/> in two options, Pink and Blue

==Picture and Activity Books==

There were seven Bitty Baby picture books from 2013 until about 2015. Unlike previous books that came with Bitty Baby Outfits, these focused on Bitty Baby as a doll to the child reading the book and a companion in creative, imaginative play.

* ''[[Bitty Baby and Me]]''
* ''[[Bitty Baby the Brave]]''
* ''[[Bitty Baby at the Ballet]]''
* ''[[Bitty Baby Loves the Snow]]''
* ''[[Princess Bitty Baby]]''
* ''[[Bitty Baby Has a Tea Party]]''
* ''[[Bitty Baby Makes a Splash]]''
* ''[[Bitty Baby Shares a Gift]]''

Activity books were also available:

* ''[[Happy Birthday, Bitty Baby!]]''
* ''[[Sweet Dreams, Bitty Baby]]''
* ''[[Dancing with Bitty Baby]]''

These books were later phased out with the only available book as ''[[Love from Morning to Night]]'', a book of song lyrics and accompanying song CD. This was later retired in 2018.

In 2021 new books with plush companion characters were released:

* [[Bitty's Bear Friend and Opposites All Around Board Book]]
* [[Bitty's Lamb Friend and C Is for Caring Board Book]]
* [[Bitty's Bunny Friend and Friendship Counts Board Book]]

==Miniature Bitty Baby and Little Bitty Baby==

The first [[Mini Dolls|miniature version]] of a Bitty Baby was released in 2005 with both the American Girl of Today [[Baby and Stroller Set]] and the historical character Felicity Merriman's [[Baby Polly and Cradle]] set; these were cloth bodied dolls with similar construction to full-sized Bitty dolls.

In 2021 the [[Caring for Baby Set]] was released (with a later dark skinned version in 2022); the sets, along with the accessories, included an all vinyl 8" baby doll. However, these were considered accessory sets and not advertised as miniature Bitty Baby items. The first item marketed as related to Bitty Baby was with the 2023 release of [[Little Bitty Baby Doll]] for the [[Truly Me]] line. The doll comes in dark-skinned, medium-skinned, and light-skinned versions with a headband, sleeper, and diaper for ''$26.'' The line is now called [[Little Bitty Baby]].

==See Also==

* [[Our New Baby]], the predecessor of the line
* [[Bitty Twins]], a retired line of initially young toddler and later preschool twins
* [[Little Bitty Baby]], a line of miniature Bitty Baby products that is part of the [[Truly Me]] line

==References and Footnotes==
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[[Category:Bitty Baby]]
[[Category:Modern Dolls]]
[[Category:Items Released in 1995]]
[[Category:Molded Hair Dolls]]
[[Category:Dolls]]

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