Dance with dolly

The average three-year-old is around 40 inches tall, so this Groovy Girls Supersize Ariana doll from Manhattan Toy, which is exactly 40 inches from head to toe, could be almost like a real-life friend for children aged three and upwards.

As well as being a useful size for cuddles, Ariana, who is priced around £64.60, makes a great dance partner as she has straps on her shoes that can be attached to a child’s feet so that she keeps step as they move to the music.

With her shiny pink and lavender ball gown, matching jewellery, tiara and shoes, and long hair woven with strands of pink bows and ribbons, Ariana has all the glamour of a real ballroom dancer.