The Dollhouse (featured in Romper Toy Box 2025)

FAQ

• Do dollhouse furniture and miniatures come included with The Dollhouse?

  No, dollhouse furniture and miniatures are NOT included with The Dollhouse—it arrives as a beautiful blank canvas ready for you to customize with your own 1:12 scale dollhouse accessories, furniture, dolls, and decorative items. This intentional design allows children to personalize their dollhouse according to their unique tastes, imagination, and evolving interests rather than being limited to predetermined furniture sets.

• Is The Dollhouse assembly easy for parents?

  Assembly for The Dollhouse is straightforward with included detailed instructions, typically completed in 45-60 minutes and will need two adults for assembly. You'll receive (2) sturdy side house frames, (2) dividing arch pieces, (3) floors, and (2) back pieces along with all necessary hardware. A Phillips head screwdriver (not included) is the only tool needed for assembly. Many parents report assembly instructions were easy to follow. The instruction manual includes step-by-step diagrams for visual guidance. For best results, lay out all pieces before starting, follow steps sequentially, and have a second person available to hold pieces during critical connection points. Customer support is available at hello@blueberryandthird.com Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm EST if you need assembly assistance during the process.

• What is The Dollhouse made of?

  The Dollhouse is made from 100% Baltic birch plywood with eco-friendly, non-toxic water-based finishes. This premium birch wood is NAF-certified (No-Added Formaldehyde), ensuring completely safe materials for children's daily imaginative play in bedrooms and playrooms. The solid birch plywood construction provides exceptional strength and durability. Handcrafted in the USA (Ohio) with quality control and exceeding US CPSC safety standards for children's furniture ages 3 and up.

• How many floors and rooms does The Dollhouse have?

  The Dollhouse features 3 stories with 4 customizable rooms plus a flexible rooftop level, providing extensive space for imaginative play and miniature interior design. The first floor includes 2 rooms connected by beautiful arched doorways, perfect for a living room and kitchen or dining room setup. The second floor offers 2 additional rooms ideal for bedrooms, a bathroom, or a playroom depending on how children arrange their miniatures. The third floor rooftop is completely open-concept, allowing creative flexibility: children can design it as an outdoor rooftop patio with miniature furniture, an attic hideaway, a garden terrace, or a penthouse suite.

• How do you clean and maintain The Dollhouse?

  Cleaning The Dollhouse is simple—wipe wooden surfaces with a damp cloth and mild soap, then dry completely before the next play session. The water-based eco-friendly finish resists dust, fingerprints, and typical playroom messes from handling miniatures and dolls. For sticky residue from stickers or tape used for DIY wallpaper projects, use a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water or gentle scraping with a fingernail. Avoid soaking the wood or using harsh chemical cleaners that could damage the natural finish.

• What is the best age range for The Dollhouse?

  The best age range for The Dollhouse is 3 years old and up making it a long-term imaginative play investment that grows with your child through multiple developmental stages. The age 3+ recommendation accounts for small miniature pieces (choking hazard for younger children). Preschoolers ages 3-5 engage in basic pretend play scenarios—moving dolls between rooms, creating simple stories, and learning spatial relationships. Elementary-aged children ages 6-10+ develop complex narratives, intricate interior design schemes, social dynamics between doll characters, and architectural planning. Many tweens continue enjoying dollhouse play for creative expression, photography projects, or relaxing imaginative time.

• What scale are the dollhouse miniatures and where can I buy them?

  The Dollhouse is designed for 1:12 scale miniatures—the most common dollhouse scale where 1 inch equals 1 foot in real life. This standard sizing means you have access to countless furniture and accessory options from major retailers. Look for products labeled "1:12 scale," "one-inch scale," or "standard dollhouse size." Etsy offers handmade artisan miniatures for unique pieces.

• Can multiple children play with The Dollhouse at the same time?

  Yes! The Dollhouse's life-size dimensions (30"H x 23"W x 11"D) comfortably accommodate 2-3 children playing simultaneously, making it perfect for siblings, playdates, and shared imaginative play experiences. The generous size with 4 rooms plus rooftop allows children to each "own" different floors or rooms. One customer operating a play café specifically praised how multiple children from different families play with it daily. Shared dollhouse play develops crucial social skills: turn-taking, negotiation, collaborative storytelling, empathy through role-playing, and communication.

• Does The Dollhouse need to be secured to the wall?

  Yes, The Dollhouse should be secured to the wall with a furniture fastener (not included) to prevent tipping—especially important for curious toddlers or homes with multiple young children. While the solid Baltic birch construction provides substantial weight and stability, wall anchoring is a critical safety measure for any tall furniture piece in children's spaces. Furniture fasteners (also called anti-tip straps or furniture anchors) are available at hardware stores, Target, Amazon, or IKEA for $5-15.