WIT Holiday Guide Names Joeydolls a Best Gift of the Season!

If you’re a parent who loves finding toys that actually mean something, you’re going to love this. Joeydolls was officially highlighted in the Women in Toys Holiday Gift Guide as part of their Dolls & Plush category. And honestly? We’re still a little emotional about it.

Because this isn’t just another holiday roundup.
This recognition speaks to what so many families care about right now. Representation. Inclusion. Joy. Safety. And toys that celebrate culture in ways kids can actually understand.

Being named among the best holiday gifts this season feels extra special because it aligns with what parents tell us all the time. You want toys that teach pride. You want toys that open conversations about culture. You want toys created with intention and heart.
And that’s exactly why Joeydolls exists.

Joeydolls was created by Samantha, an Asian mom who looked around the toy aisle one day and realized there was a huge gap. There were barely any dolls celebrating Asian cultures in a soft, lovable, child friendly way.
And when representation did exist, it didn’t always feel accurate or empowering.

So she set out to create something different.
Something heartfelt.
Something joyful.

Joeydolls is now one of the most beloved Asian owned business gifts for families searching for toys with cultural depth. Parents tell us they want their kids to grow up confident, curious, and proud of who they are. These dolls help make that possible.

The WIT guide selected Danbi, our 9 inch Korean mini doll, to be featured in the Dolls & Plush section. And honestly, Danbi deserves every bit of that love!

Danbi’s name means “sweet rain” in Korean, which already makes her feel magical. She’s dressed in a soft pink hanbok with pastel sleeves and ribbon accents. Kids immediately connect with her gentle expression and soft plush body, making her perfect for snuggling, storytelling, or cultural learning time.

Parents love that Danbi is:

• Safe for all ages

• Soft and plushy

• Embroidered with no small or loose parts

• Rooted in real cultural attire

• Designed to celebrate Korean heritage joyfully

Little ones hold her, see her outfit, and naturally ask questions.
That’s where the real magic happens.

Being included in the WIT Holiday Gift Guide means so much because it validates the purpose behind Joeydolls. These aren’t just adorable toys. They’re tools for raising inclusive kids. They help families celebrate culture in everyday moments, not only on special occasions.

And when the world sees that toys like these belong on the best holiday gifts lists, it signals to parents everywhere that inclusive, culturally rich play matters.

This honor also uplifts small women led brands, especially those rooted in lived cultural experience. It brings visibility to the importance of accurate Asian representation in childhood toys, helping fight stereotypes, anti Asian racism, and colorism from the earliest years.

It’s more than press.
It’s progress.

You don't need a full lesson plan.
You don’t need to know everything about your culture.
You don’t even need a special moment.

Just holding a doll that reflects an Asian culture invites curiosity.

Here’s how many families naturally use Joeydolls for cultural learning:

• Let your child describe the outfit and guess what it’s used for.

• Share simple words from your heritage language.

• Tell a short family memory.

• Read a cultural storybook alongside the doll.

• Bring the doll to grandma or grandpa’s house for storytelling.

Representation shouldn’t feel like homework. It should feel like connection.

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