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Do some research. Find out which Barney and Friends character is the child's favorite. Barney? Baby Bop? BJ? Ask the child. She will be more than happy to tell you all about her favorite Barney character.
Find out which Barney dolls and merchandise the child on your gift list already has and which items she really wants. If the child does not want any specific item, then just buy a range of items that feature her favorite Barney character.
Stick with genuine Barney and Friends merchandise and avoid the look-alike dinosaurs. All the Barney and Friends characters, especially Barney, are very distinctive. Your child will know the difference.
Consider the age of the child. A young child may enjoy a plush toy that she can take to bed. An older child may enjoy a set of Barney Song Magic Bongos or a Barney Talk'N See Phone.
Search the Internet for Barney-related merchandise. Online toy stores and auction sites are great places to locate information on Barney dolls and merchandise.
Give your Barney and Friends fan something special. You can purchase a video that features Barney, BJ and Baby Bop planning a party for your child!
Give your child a membership in the official Barney fan club, the "Barney Buddies Club." She'll receive regular correspondence from Barney, a newsletter, stickers, a coloring book and more.
Expect to pay $5 and up for Barney dolls and merchandise. Books and small toys are the least expensive items, while computer software and larger, battery-powered toys start at $25.
Remember to include batteries with your battery-powered Barney merchandise.
Check on the estimated delivery time before you order your Barney dolls and merchandise online or through a catalog. Delivery may take two to four weeks.
Take advantage of offers to ship the doll to the gift recipient. Your gift will be professionally wrapped and packaged. Often the company will even include a gift card made out to the recipient.