Product Giveaway: Karito Kids Doll
Oct 16, 2008 Product Giveaway, Product Review
Over the summer I went to a Role Mommy PR party, and left with a lot of great stuff. One of those things was a big Karito Kids doll named Piper. I gave her to my four-year-old daughter the next morning, and she went crazy. Actually, I let Pasta Boy give it to her, because he was being really gracious about me not bringing home anything for him (I always seem to get stuff that’s more for girls or for younger kids!). And she went crazy.
The Karito Kids dolls are really cute. Ours is a surfer from Australia, and comes with a book about her life and a passport. The passport has a code that lets you sign in on the Karito Kids website and play games. And playing the games lets you earn “earth change” and vote on where 3% of the money spent on Karito Kids products will go: housing, food, health, or school. Some items that have been purchased with the proceeds are mosquito nets and chickens. The site also gives kids ideas about how they can raise money themselves to help other kids around the world.
These dolls are not cheap. They retail for $99. I gasped when I found this out. Then I remembered that people spend a fortune on those stupid American Girl dolls, so someone is buying this stuff. And I like the message of Karito Kids dolls more. “Karito” is Esperanto for charity, and charitable giving is a great thing to instill in your child. Of course, it begs the questions, why is the doll so expensive and shouldn’t I just give the $99 to charity? But I guess that question could be asked of almost any purchase. So if you’re going to buy an expensive doll for your child, do you buy the one that promotes charity, or some other doll?
Karito Kids is generously providing one of you, dear readers, with their very own Karito Kids doll. I’m not sure which of the six Karito Kids dolls I’m actually giving away, but will let you know as soon as I know. They’re all pretty cool. My daughter, buying into the idea that size equals power, routinely puts her Karito Kid in charge of her other dolls and stuffed animals. Sadly, Piper can not hang out in Munchkin’s dollhouse, since she is almost as tall as the house itself, so my daughter has moved a lot of the furniture out of the house so that Piper doesn’t feel left out – they all hang out on the “patio”. This blows me away, and I can only hope she carries this kind of empathy with her through life.
Anywho, to enter to win a Karito Kids doll for your budding philanthropist, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post, and I’d love it if you would write a few words about your child and charity (assuming you have a kid, that is). In my house we haven’t really gone any further with the kids than giving toys to charity for Christmas. When we started giving the kids an allowance we talked about requiring them to give a certain amount of it to charity, but decided that they should decide those sorts of things for themselves, and then didn’t really talk to them about it. So that’s on the to do list.
You may leave one comment per day between now and noon on Tuesday, October 21st. The winner will be chosen at random by random.org. Only U.S. mailing addresses are eligible. Good luck!
UPDATE: I’ve just received word that the winner will receive Zoe, the doll from NYC! Very cool.
Originally posted on Selfish Mom
Tags: Karito Kids Doll, RoleMommy
I have never heard of this doll but sounds interesting. We haven’t entered the expensive doll area yet.
I have a 3.25 yr old girl (and a 4m boy) and we haven’t talked about charity with her yet but I have been thinking we should start this Christmas. (Was thinking I would have her pick out a toy that we could donate). She is very verbal and I think she might start to understand if we start now.
I don’t have any kids, as you know but I am a doting aunt to 5 nieces and nephews. This Christmas I plan to make donations in honor of people rather than adding more useless crap to someone’s home. The kids will all still get a gift but they will also help me choose a charity to donate to on behalf of their family.
We have finally decided to get on the bandwagon as far as allowances go, and the kids will split it up 3 ways: a portion will go towards immediate gratification, another in savings, and then the rest will be donated to a charity that the kids will pick themselves at Christmas. My kids are 6 & 8, and we donate like new toys of theirs throughout the year. This year we are planning to adopt a needy family for the holidays and will provide dinner, clothing and toys. I want my kids to realize that they are extremely lucky to have what they have, and learn to give back to others. I was so happy to finally “discover” these Karito Kids dolls! The message is wonderful – would love to get my daughter away from her fascination with the American Girl dolls and have her start thinking about something “real”.
What a wonderful doll!! I have 2 young children myself. The youngest is female, and she loves dolls! She is 7 and we actually just started donating her unused toys to a local Ronald McDonald house. She also sends drawings and letters to children that her age with cancer, all over the United States. I am very proud of her and she really enjoys doing it. She is so giving, she wants to give her favorite things away to the sick children. She has a heart of gold and to see her little face if she won this, would be priceless.
Thank you for a wonderful contest!
What if I say the doll is actually for me? Does that make me seem immature?
My daughters would enjoy playing with Zoe. My hubby and I just got back from NYC and we were telling the girls all about what a fun place it is.
At Christmastime my daughters love giving money to the bell ringers. Even before we get out of the car I have money ready for them.
I checked out the website and I like the idea behind the doll with the passport and the charites. My daught is aware about passports even at 3 since she has one of her own and knows her Nannie lives in another country.
I just saw these dolls in an upscale store today (with no price to be found) and they are beautiful. I could see my 7 year old loving Lulu from Kenya but Zoe is my 5 year old all the way! This has an interactive piece to it which beats a webkinz anyday. Best of all, I want my children to know how blessed they are. I am constantly looking for ways they can share and give in the community. What better way than to chose where your donation goes! When we adopt a family every Christmas, it’s anonymous. This way they would have a hand in choosing. These people are brilliant!
Don’t enter me, I just wanted to say I love these dolls and what they stand for!
I would love this doll for my daughter as a Christmas gift. I love that it helps charity and has a book that goes along with it. My daughter has been giving away her old clothes to other people that need them. Plus we donate to the bell ringers when were able to.
I would like to carry the doll around with me an convince people it is my only friend. That shouldn’t be tough, right?
have nothing creative to say other than my daughter would love this doll
Hi everyone, sorry to keep you waiting, but I’ll be picking the winner tomorrow (entries are closed).
And the winner is…lucky #1, Deirdre! Congratulations.
Hi I saw your posting and immediately thought of my grandkids. I have 5 grandkids and another one the way. My daughter is out of work due to early pregnancy problems and is collecting a disability check but its only a third of her pay, and her husband is workig but with 5 kids its just not enough. She has 4 girls, Alyssa 7, Stacey 4, Ella 3 and Bryanna who will be 2 in december. Kyle is 5 the only boy! she is expecting # 6 in late december, and is worried she wont be able to give the kids presents this year due to income problems, rent etc. Im sure they would be greatful for anything they could get. Thanks for listening
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