Children seek to emulate. They are new to the world; their explorations and limited experiences have led them to believe that the best way to learn about this new world of theirs is to copy the people they look up to.

For most children, that means their parents. This is why we often see a lot of children attempting to copy adult actions, particularly mundane ones like going off to the market and cooking.

This is also perhaps why dolls have become so very popular over the years. Children see adults taking care of them, or even their younger siblings, and they seek to emulate this behaviour. What better way to look all grown up than to have a baby of your own to care for, right?

Here are five lovely dolls' accessories that your child will love. They make play time all the more fun and imaginative.

1. Dollhouse – nothing says "adult life" more than having a household of your own to run. Dollhouses can range from the most simple (one or two rooms, with sparse furniture) to seriously elaborate. They can provide hours of fun and entertainment, especially if the dollhouse offers more than a few furniture that the child can actually interact with. Be careful, though: some dollhouses can have very small parts, which makes them unsuitable for younger children who might swallow them.
2. Dolls clothing – Barbie dolls are the most notorious when it comes to clothing. Children like to play dress up, and more often than not, they'll find a way to sneak into your closet and try your clothes on. Why not do the same things with their dolls? Pre-made clothes that are made exactly for dolls are available everywhere. This makes mixing and matching clothing (and shoes and handbags, even) much more fun and interesting. Again, small items like doll's shoes should be kept away from very young children.
3. Dolls prams – Now this is a fun item. Children love to show off their toys, and what better way to do so than with dolls prams? These prams are designed to look almost exactly like the real thing. The best ones are designed in a traditional pram's model, allowing the dolls prams to look completely authentic with the large wheels, the additional shopping basket underneath, and the hooded carriage to house the doll. It's a fun way for children to really play "grown up" with dolls prams, allowing them to parade with their little lovely babies. Bonus: these lovely dolls prams look very chic and are specifically designed to be easily manoeuvrable by children.
4. Hair accessories – This sounds weird, but a lot of children find hair very interesting. How many children have gone off and cut their dolls' hair, only to find out that it won't actually grow back? Some doll companies offer hair accessories and extensions that make playing with dolls' hair fun. You could even find washable hair dyes!
5. Cooking and feeding utensils – Yes, children love to cook, even if it's just ripped up paper stirring around in their pots. There are dolls designed to look like they're eating, and even come pre-packaged with milk bottles and plastic food.

So when you're looking for gifts next time, take note of these fun accessories and have a good time with the children in your life.