It is narrated from Ibrahim al-Nakha'i (may Allah have mercy on him) that he said: Our companions permitted us every kind of play except with dogs. Abu Abdullah Imam Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him) said: That is, for children.
It is narrated from Abdul Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him) that a righteous and pious elder, who was called Abu Uqbah, told me that once I was passing along a road with Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them). As they passed by some Abyssinian children who were playing, he took out two dirhams and gave them to them.
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 1298
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:ضعيف الإسناد موقوفًا
Hadith Takhrij«ضعيف الإسناد موقوفًا : أخرجه المصنف فى التاريخ الكبير : 62/9»
It is narrated from Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to send my friends to me, who would play with dolls with me.
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 1299
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح : أخرجه البخاري ، كتاب الأدب : 6130 و مسلم : 2440»