Baby First Step, Betsy Wetsy, Swingy, Dancerina, Cheerful Tearful & other vintage dolls from the ’60s

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Vintage Swingy doll from 1969

Because girls would love a friend to dance with, Mattel makes SWINGY.

She swings! She swings her arms… she swings her feet with the “Swingy Step.” She tosses her shining hair from side to side, and dances like no other doll in the world Swingy comes with her very own pop record, with music and lyrics to match her mood. And when Swingy finishes dancing, she’ll walk, too.

Betsy Wetsy & other classic baby dolls (1960)

Bye Bye Baby in a high chair, Betsy Wetsy in a swing, Toodles doll in a shopping cart, Baby Beautiful in a bassinet, and Tiny Tears in a playpen.

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Dancerina doll (1969)

Because girls dream about being a ballerina, Mattel makes DANCERINA.

Touch her crown — Dancerina pirouettes! Round and round in rhythm to her own recording of the Nutcracker Suite. Touch her crown again—she changes direction! Watch her whirl — Touch again and see her toe dance with delicate steps forward — and then backward — Was there ever a doll like Dancerina?

She’s a pink confection in silken blouse and ruffled tutu. Dancerina — Bravo!

Baby’s Hungry doll

New Baby’s Hungry is amazing — she really seems to eat and drink! Feed her with the spoon, her mouth moves as she chews. Give Baby’s Hungry! her bottle, her cheeks move as she nurses. And all the while, her eyes look around.

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Winking Winny doll from 1967

Glamorous Sally doll from 1967

Glamorous Sally is a doll with great appeal to girls, because she can be changed from a teen-age to adult doll with a wardrobe change and the push of a button. The button regulates her growth from 6″ to 7-1/4″.

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Baby dolls: We drink, wet & cry

Baby Say ‘N See & Drowsy Baby Secret

Baby Say ‘N See moves her lips and eyes when she says things like, “I can see in the dark, can you?” [Editor’s note: C’mon – that sounds creepy.]

Baby First Step

Baby First Step walks and skates, all by herself! Talking Baby First Step (not shown) can do all that, and talk.

Baby Cheerful Tearful

ALSO SEE Congrats on your baby girl: Vintage cards from 1969

Teeny Weeny Tiny Tears, Little Miss Echo, Tiny Tears & other retro ’60s dolls

Babies – dolls: Cuddly Baby Coo, Miss Sweetdreams, Baby Lullaby, Posable Patty, Susie Snowtime

Lullabye Baby Doll by Horsman, Baby Sharon, Betty Walker, Lil Softee, Baby Go to Sleep, Ma-Ma Baby Doll, Thirstee Walker Doll

ALSO SEE See vintage Barbie & Ken dolls, friends, dollhouses, accessories & fashions from the '60s, '70s & '80s

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