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How to Clean a Baby Alive Doll

According to Baby Alive Toys, the first Baby Alive doll was made by Kenner Toys in 1973. There were several versions made that could do various "lifelike" things such as eat, wet or soil a diaper, and mimic various movements real babies could do. In 2006, Hasbro Toys began making newer models of the doll. The toy has become extremely popular in many countries. You must clean this doll with care, especially those that require batteries.

Things You'll Need

Toothbrush
Cloth
Mild soap and water
Cotton swabs
Citrus-based all-purpose cleaner
Mild laundry detergent

Instructions

- 1
  Remove dirt from the doll's hair and any loose dirt from its skin. Do this gently with a soft toothbrush. Make sure you don't accidentally scrape off any paint or scratch the skin in any way.
- 2
  Dampen a soft cloth--a cloth diaper works well--in a mixture of one part mild soap, such as hand soap, and one part water. Clean soiled areas of the skin.
- 3
  Clean small crevices with a cotton swab, if there are any you couldn't get into with the cloth.
- 4
  Remove stubborn stains, such as ink, with a citrus-based all-purpose cleaner. This is especially helpful for old garage sale stickers and masking tape marks.
- 5
  Clean clothes by hand, washing them in a basin of warm water with a few drops of mild laundry detergent. Gently squeeze out any excess water, then hang to dry.
- 6
  Wipe the doll's hair with a damp cloth to clean out any matted or dirty areas that the toothbrush missed.

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