Children handling your dolls?

No.... enough said...

 

it would depend on the child, but for the most part, yes

 

I'm going to have to say no, on this. especially if they are a younger child under the age of twelve and have not mastered the skill of washing their hands

 

Well I do let my little brother (8 years old) hold my Aqua if he wants, supervised of course, though that's cuz he understands that my doll is very important to me and since he has his own collection of Lego's and action figures, that he doesn't like being torn down or broken, understands the meaning of being careful with certain things. I do tell him though that he has to have clean hands and even though i trust my brother with my doll doesn't mean i trust any kid, regardless if i'm there or not . I care about my niece and nephew they are adorable but i would never let them hold aqua for they are careless most times and they'd probably drop him.

 

I would let children from my family handle my dolls as long as I'm with them. They understand and follow directions and warnings well but I would prefer to be near my dolls in those situations just in case. Though I doubt they'd be too interested as most are now absorbed in their electronics and games to even notice.

 

My youngest cousins are four years old and five years old. They...I don't know, I do not fully trust them because they do have fairly destructive tendencies and know how to make me mad (they are fairly mischievous and know it!). The girl (who is the four year old) really enjoys my stuffed animals/plushies and likes to play with them nicely. If I was watching over her, I would let her play with my dolls. It is just so I can jump in and save my dolls before anything bad happens to them (even if unintentional).

 

I will consider to let them play under my supervision.
But most of the time, I would say no.
To avoid accidents when they carelessly handled my girls.

 

Don't have little kids around, but would be very hesitant to let them handle my dolls. A few years ago I let 7 years old to play with one of my reborns, under her mom and grandma supervision, and after they left I noticed dolls' nose scratched (the girl was redressing the baby and probably put her face down on the carpet... enough to do the damage. So right now the answer will be most likely no.

 

I personally have not let any children touch my dolls. However, there are a few children I know who I wouldn't mind them touching them. It all depends on the child.
I grew up with my Mom being a world renowned soft sculpture artist and ever since I can remember she let me handle her pieces. Even the extremely expensive ones. I was taught very young to be careful and respectful of art as I attended shows frequently. So I know children can be gentle, again it just depends on the child.

 

My friends' 12 year old daughter visited recently for some photography lessons and she went gaga over Celine. Since she was here to learn photography I set up the studio lights and backdrop and a camera and tripod and she dressed up dolly. At first I was a little worried but she really got into it and was better at dressing up and making up scenarios than I am. What she wasn't so good at was cleaning up the clothing which I keep separated in bags and boxes to make sure outfit pieces don't get lost from one to another. So it was pretty good. We shot some 35mm film and some Polaroids which I scanned and emailed so she could share. That being said I doubt I would let someone younger touch my dolls.

 

I have young grandchildren who like to look at the dolls on line we have done this for years. They know my bjd's aren't for playing with and have held a puki puki very briefly so gently in their little cupped hands. I worry about them as much as the dolls though and am surprised no one else mentioned it but isn't the resin dangerous for little ones to play with? even if you discount the damage they could do, what could it do to them? I have decided to get them a plastic jointed one since one of them asks every time she sees a different one 'is this a play dolly nannie'

 

Ill put it this way, there may be a situation where I would allow a child to touch or hold my doll, however it has not come about. I have never met a child I thought was responsible or mature enough to hold *anything* that costs that much money, let alone something as fragile as a resin doll. So generally speaking, not going to happen.

 

Never even if hell freezes over...

Sorry, but you can't be sure if they would be careful with the dolls. I tend to think of the worst case scenario or at least not the best case.
I'm myself are not comfortable around kids. And if i remind myself how often a child nearly ripped or otherwise destroyed one of my cosplays... no! A doll that can be broken so easily and with the amount of money you pay for one... no kids!

 

Well, I don't have my first BJD yet, but I've already thought about it. It would depend on the child. For example I have a little sister who's six years old, and she has epilepsy really bad (she used to have seizures every three weeks, but now she has them every three months.) I wouldn't let her walk out of my sight with my doll when he comes, but it's not because she's a child and I think she's going to break it in spite. She's on three medicines, and because of her epilepsy, she's way behind other children her age.

 

No. >_<
I doubt I'd let anyone handle them unless I know for sure they'd respect them. (IE other doll owners)
I know some kids wouldn't intentionally break something that isn't theirs but if there's even a slight chance of it happening, it probably will. So.. better safe than sorry.

 

I'm afraid of letting anybody touch my doll, let alone my little sister who nearly threw him off the table. @_@

 

I had Gildae dropped on a bench during a meet by a doll owner so no. Nobody touches any of my dolls without asking first and unless I know the person well, it is still a no. Gildae is an old AoD with a face sculpt they no longer make and I had to sand the flat dent out of his nose. I was so unhappy. At least the faceup can still be saved.

 

I plan to let my children touch and maybe play with my dolls, but with my supervision. I think it depends on their personality. Usually, you can tell by looking at their eyes what they're gonna do with the doll...

 

I don't think I would ever be comfortable with letting a child hold any of my dolls. I KNOW how some children can take a barbie's head off, I would rather not.... I know some children are not like that, but for the sake of my dolls I don't want to chance it.

 

Children are not allowed to go near my dolls