Waldorf dolls are sweet and compact dolls that are generally made and dyed with natural materials. Made from wool and cotton fabric, these dolls are durable and safe for babies and toddlers to play with and chew on. They make the perfect birthday or Christmas gift. Sometimes the dolls appear as if they are smiling, but their flat expressions allow small children to pretend that the dolls are many different moods.
Buying a Waldorf Doll
Waldorf dolls and doll kits make excellent gifts for a baby, child, or craftsperson. There are dolls for every child’s skin tone. Some have longer hair, while others have hoods and are more suitable for the youngest children. Check to ensure that these dolls are made using traditional materials such as wool, since other dolls will not be as inherently antibacterial as those made with wool as stuffing.
Supplies to Make a Waldorf Doll
Waldorf dolls are made of natural supplies. Creating the doll involves techniques that come from the traditions of European doll making. The arms and legs of the Waldorf doll are flexible to allow children to be free and imaginative in their play.
Waldorf doll making supplies include:
- Wool roving for stuffing. Wool absorbs the smells of the home and comforts children when they are not at home. It is also naturally antibacterial.
- Organic cotton. Use organic cotton material or terry in a multitude of skin tones for the face, arms, and hands of the doll. Use other patterned or plain organic cotton material for the doll's hood and clothing.
- Instructions on how to make Waldorf dolls. One such book is Kinder Dolls by Maricristin Sealey [Hawthorn Press, 2001].
Where to Buy Waldorf Dolls Online
There are many, many stores that sell Waldorf dolls. Often, small craftspeople make Waldorf dolls at home and sell them online. Do a search for Waldorf doll supplies in a specific city for a selection of local craftspeople. There are several larger online providers that sell Waldorf dolls, including A Toy Garden. Dancing Rain Dolls creates custom Waldorf dolls for special occasions.
Where to Buy Waldorf Doll Kits and Supplies Online
Etsy is a great source of wool roving, natural cotton fabric, and other Waldorf doll supplies. Look under the supplies category. Do a search for Waldorf dolls, and the same online stores often sell Waldorf supplies and doll-making materials.
Buying or creating a custom Waldorf doll is a wonderful gift for a young child. Use wool roving, organic cotton, and other natural materials to make a doll that will wear well over time and that is naturally antibacterial. With neutral expressions and poseable limbs, Waldorf dolls encourage imaginative play. These doll are natural and beautiful gifts for babies, toddlers, and young children.
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