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Determine which accessories the child needs or wants. Does he or she want clothing for a particular doll, Little Mermaid children's clothing, ceramic ware, books, or videos?
Find out which Little Mermaid characters are your gift recipient's favorites. Ariel? Flounder? Ursula? Prince Eric? Consider purchasing one or more items associated with these characters.
Consider the age of the child when choosing Little Mermaid accessories. Check the suggested reading level for any purchased book and the suggested age for any Little Mermaid game. Very young children will enjoy Little Mermaid paper dolls, paint sets and coloring books.
Search Internet sites that feature the Little Mermaid and visit online and local toy stores to get an idea of the available merchandise. Local and online Disney stores and online auction sites are a great place to find items associated with the Little Mermaid.
Shop for Little Mermaid dolls and merchandise at Disneyworld or Disneyland if you are fortunate enough to live near one of these theme parks. The amount of merchandise sold through their gift shops is staggering.
Turn the gift recipient's love of Little Mermaid characters into an enjoyable learning experience. Consider purchasing Little Mermaid songbooks that come with small musical instruments such as a keyboard or recorder. Your Little Mermaid fans can learn to play a musical instrument to their favorite Little Mermaid songs!
Make your child's bedroom a Little Mermaid showplace! Buy sheets, pillowcases, curtains, posters and other items that can be displayed in the room, along with any Little Mermaid dolls and figures.
Expect to pay anywhere from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars for Little Mermaid dolls and merchandise. Set your budget ahead of time. It's easy to get carried away, and even the low-cost items can add up!
Purchase clothing for Little Mermaid dolls or make your own. Pattern books will show your how to measure for and make your own doll clothes. Many Internet sites offer free doll clothing patterns for dolls of all sizes.
Remember the Little Mermaid videos! In addition to the original 1989 feature film, there are a number of Little Mermaid movies that were made for video release.