Material the head is gentletouch vinyl body is gentletouch vinyl or pp cotton.
What causes the smell from vinyl baby dolls.
The tall dreams reborn baby doll is expertly crafted with wonderful lifelike details by artist michelle fagan.
Owners of vintage dolls can recognize pvc by a stickiness or the tacky feel on the outside the doll.
We have dolls that smell that way.
Well it is a baby girl doll crafted from the gentle touch vinyl and weighted cloth body.
The fact is that all vinyl products contain volatile organic compounds voc that create the distinct odor associated with vinyl think of a new curtain.
In their original form a typical vinyl toy doll isn t going to release any seriously concerning toxic chemicals at least not a lot.
I don t smell vinegar or anything pungent or parm cheese or sour milk or vomit.
So the obvious prevention tip is that if you re a doll collector quit smoking.
Musty odors bad smells caused by the growth of mold and mildew can happen to any object stored in a dark damp place for too long 1 this includes precious keepsakes like dolls and other toys items that can t be tossed in the washer and may be difficult to thoroughly clean without risking damage.
Rubber and vinyl baby dolls need to be cleaned regularly to prevent the build up of harmful mold mildew and other dirt that they attract.
You can buy a product like lysol fabreeze or others to spray on them to speed up the process.
Toxic fumes created by heating a vinyl doll.
If the smell is in the vinyl it may not wash out.
These dolls have become sticky on the surface and difficult to handle shashoua says.
This can be a tricky.
The smell is as strong as polyurethane in an unventilated area but the smell is of plastic this is not to say that the dolls are treated with polyurethane.
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The most common source of odor on a doll is cigarette smoking.
Cleaning the doll really good and airing it outside for awhile will sometimes work.
I have scented baby dolls that are 7 years old and still slightly retain their scent.
Your only real recourse if it s truly something you can t live with is to get her a different doll right away and donate that one before she becomes too attached.
These simple steps could save you from parting with a cherished memory from your youth or a memory of your own child.
Both dolls are from about 1953.
3 years and above.
For vinyl dolls there are several methods you can try.
They are cute to look at but do not slip on maintenance and you should be fine.
Astm f963 and en71 certified non toxic and safe.