I'm due with my second soon and am thinking of getting my LO (16 months) a baby doll. She's actually not that into stuffed animals but I figured with a doll we can try to teach her more about "baby" and what it means.

I've been considering a Corolle doll or the Baby Stella.

Are there pros/cons to having a more realistic/vinyl type vs soft fabric? The Corolle looking type dolls kind of freak me out but if kids like them more, then I'll suck it up and get it

Also, do you guys think since she'll have a baby bro she should get a boy doll or it doesn't really matter?

Thanks