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Our dolls are full of personality, and your child may find a new friend or two for hours of creative play. We carry stuffed dolls for infants and kids made with cotton, linen, hand-knit yarn, or natural wool. Many have a classic, old-fashioned look, with a soft body, a stitched face, and nothing hard for a baby to chew on. These cuddly dolls are made to last, and many families keep them as keepsakes to pass down.
Our dolls come from a handful of artisan brands. Cuddle + Kind hand-knits each first baby doll in Peru from soft cotton yarn, and for every doll sold, Cuddle + Kind donates 10 meals to children in need. Antonio Juan Muñecas makes organic dolls in Spain with an organic fabric body and a silicone face. Olli Ella Dinkum Dolls are soft cotton dolls with a removable outfit, ready for a nap or an adventure. Tara Treasures makes felt peg dolls and finger puppets from wool, a good fit for younger children. Plan Toys adds a doll feeding set for pretend mealtimes. For something smaller, Maileg mice dolls are made with cotton and linen and come alone or in a vintage box that works as a bed and carrying case.
Cotton and wool are what we look for first, along with any soft material that won't bother new skin. Several of our dolls are tested to newborn safety standards and have no buttons for younger children to pull off.
Through imaginative play, kids feed, rock, and dress their baby the way you care for a real baby, which can help build empathy. With no batteries, each one becomes an interactive doll through the child's actions.
Tight stitching and high-quality materials help cuddly dolls hold up to years of hugs. We hold every brand to the highest quality construction we can find.
The Natural Baby Company is a women-owned shop in Bozeman, Montana. We carry natural and educational products for kids up to age ten, and we lean toward brands that pay their artisans fairly. Next to our soft dolls you'll find Waldorf toys, wooden toys, layette, and gifts we picked with the same care.
What We Offer
Among our cuddly dolls, newborns usually do best with a soft baby doll. Toddlers tend to want dressable dolls with clothes and accessories, and older children often go for felt peg dolls and finger puppets. Doll accessories include Olli Ella carriers, extra Dinkum outfit sets, and a Plan Toys feeding set that comes with a bottle, bib, and spoon. A few styles come in different sizes, which helps when siblings are different ages.
A first baby doll often turns into a child's best friend. It rides along in a child's arms on every adventure, car seat included. Browse our cuddly dolls for role play at home or on the road, and pick one that suits your child's age. If it's a birthday gift or a baby shower present, add a favorite to your baby registry or pair it with a few doll accessories. Our dollhouses and accessories add more ways to play.
Look for a soft, lightweight doll with no buttons or small parts that could come loose. Cuddle + Kind lists its hand-knit cotton dolls as safe from birth, so they're a good place to start for a newborn.
Feeding, rocking, and tucking in a doll gives kids a simple way to practice taking care of someone. This kind of pretend play can help build empathy and language skills.
Think about your child's age first. Newborns do best with a light, soft doll, while toddlers often like one with clothes they can change. The product photos show each doll's face and outfit up close.
Spot clean with a damp cloth and a little mild soap. Some Cuddle + Kind and Olli Ella dolls can go in the washer on a gentle cycle, so check the product page for care instructions.
