CARE FOR YOUR NEW WALDORF DOLL

WASHING YOUR WALDORF / STEINER DOLL

Your new doll has been made using lamb’s wool and will need a bit of extra care when washing. The hair of your doll is either mohair or wool and it is best to tie this up in plaits before washing to stop it matting. Note: for a little while the ends may shed, this is normal. The dolls hair is finger brushable.

It is possible to completely submerge the doll in water but take note, it will take quite a few days to air dry. Generally being wiped over with a slightly soap sponge will suffice.

WASHING THE DOLL; Immerse the doll in a bowl of luke warm water with a mild solution of washing liquid – NOT Powder, let the doll soak for a while, gently squish the soapy water in and out of the doll until clean. Empty the water out and gently squeeze the doll to rid the excess water. Fill the bowl with cold water and squish and squeeze, changing the water frequently until all the soap is rinsed out. DO NOT WRING OR TWIST THE DOLL squeeze as much as you can out of the doll. When you are satisfied that you have removed as much as possible wrap in a towel and squeeze again to remove more excess water, when you are happy that as much as possible of the water has been removed, reshape head and limbs if required. Change the towel and lay the doll face down on it and let it air dry for a few days, changing the towel when it becomes sodden. Reapply blush on cheeks when it is dry and finger brush hair.