Playscale dollhouses
Dollhouses come in a variety of sizes and scales. If your child likes to play with Barbie

Dollhouses for young children
If your child is quite young then you are going to want a very sturdy dollhouse with fairly large pieces of furniture and accessories that will be easy to handle. Most dollhouses are not appropriate for children under the age of six. There are miniature buildings for both

For an older child
Any of the dollhouses in the 1:12 scale is appropriate for an older child. For an older child a dollhouse is really about style and the look of the house. Some dollhouses are quite large so you will need to think about where the dollhouse is going to go. If you are a grandparent or relative who will be giving the dollhouse realize that the parents of the child may not be enthusiastic about a dollhouse that is going to take up a large part of a bedroom. If the child shares a room or has a small bedroom you might want to think about a dollhouse that is more vertical than horizontal or that is relatively small in size. It helps to know the preferences of the child in question. Does she like historical buildings such as a Southern mansion or does she live in a townhouse and is going to want a dollhouse that looks like her own home. Ask yourself does she like everything in bright colors or is she all about pink. These kinds of questions will help you decide which dollhouse kit is the right one for your special child.