The final childhood doll presented to a quinceañera is called the última muñeca.
Última muñeca means “last doll.” In a symbolic presentation, a parent or another honored relative gives the doll to show that the celebrant is leaving childhood behind. The object may be dressed to match the quinceañera’s gown or decorated for display.
This ritual is not universal. Some families replace the doll with another keepsake, and some omit the custom entirely. It should not be confused with the shoe-changing ceremony, which uses footwear to represent a different transition. Regional practice and family preference determine which symbolic gifts appear.