What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and everything nice, of course! Any parent of a little princess can tell you how special it is to have a baby girl. They are sweet, loving and generally pretty good natured. Of course every baby has a flare up or two, but you, as the parent of a precious little angel, can’t help but feel smug when you watch other parents chase wild and rowdy boys around the supermarket.

Playing Nice

Girls just seem to have some sort of internal set of programming that allows them to be a bit more laid back and quiet than their male counterparts. Girls enjoy quiet games and soft items like dolls and blankets. Of course they like to scream and run on occasion, but overall, they are very pleasant to play with. Tea parties, dress up and toy kitchens are endless sources of entertainment, and you love to watch her learn and have fun.It’s been shown countless times that girls favor texture and color in toys. This is why they are so drawn to dolls, teddy bears, and other soft items. Bright colors and bold patterns intrigue them and they love to touch. This actually lasts through adulthood for many girls. The sense of touch is very pronounced in women as well.In addition to touch, little girls as young a few days old show much more interest in looking at faces and building relationships with people than looking at moving items. They adore it when you smile and laugh with them, and little girls are often content just watching adults and other children around them. They are often at peace with their surroundings.

Little Princess

Of course, one of the most fun things about a little girl is the opportunity to play dress up. Yes, you can dress up dolls with her one of these days, but we know you really prefer dressing up baby. Little pink dresses with bows and tights are standards. Hair ribbons and adorable little shoes complete the outfit, and with the variety of baby clothing available to little girls, it’s no wonder parents and grandparents get a bit overzealous in the purchasing department. Everything she wears just makes her look so adorable!If you’re lucky, your little girl will let you get away with dress-up for years, so enjoy it. Find party dresses and patent leather shoes. Get matching tights for every outfit. Why not? She’s a little princess and she should look the part!

Raising a Strong Woman

One of the primary concerns for parents today is raising their daughter to be a strong, self-sufficient young lady. There is endless worry about the impact of too many dolls, not enough outside time, too much freedom, too little freedom and the list goes on. Fortunately, most girls today are being raised by strong, self-sufficient women already, so there is no need for concern. Of course there are countless books to read and programs to watch, but in truth, watching Mom will be the entire lesson she’ll ever need.