Care & Keeping
If you are at all like me, years of fun and play can leave your doll's skin less than fresh and clean. To clean the face, arms, neck, and legs of your American Girl doll, follow these simple instructions:
1.) Pull the hair out of the doll's face with a scrunchie and lay her flat on her back.
2.) Get a cup of warm water and dampen a cotton wash towel in it.
3.) Dab a little bit of baking soda (the same product used in the cleaning agent sold by Pleasant Co.) on the damp wash towel and clean the skin surface in a
circular motion (this prevents that ultra tiny possibility of scratching).
4.) When finished, pat skin with clean, dry towel.
And waah-laaah! A bright face for your bright doll!
I would say the single biggest issue we have with our dolls is frizzy hair... agreed??!! Remember- no matter what, NEVER put any shampoo, hair spray, or gel in your doll's hair. For dolls with textured hair, specifically Addy, you are best off leaving her hair in the hair net she comes with or taking her to a doll hospital/salon (such as the one at AG Place, Chicago). Here are some suggestions for the other dolls:
1.) Mist your dolls hair with fresh water.
2.) Comb your doll's hair with either your own tooth comb or a specifically designed doll brush. Do NOT use a bristle brush- it just causes MORE frizzies!
3.) Comb your doll's hair starting at the bottom and working your way up. This way you won't pull out hair and create more knots. TIP: This is true for your hair too!
