Dolls can be playmates, adventure partners, and comforting friends. They help children celebrate their identity, explore others', and develop empathy.

The best dolls have a variety of skin tones, high-quality materials, appropriate size and age ratings, and a high cuddle factor. The Love, Stella My First dolls and baby dolls tick all the boxes.

They’re a great first snuggle doll
for infants. Babies can start showing interest in baby dolls as young as 10
months.

Their seated design and removable
clothing are best suited for young toddlers 12 months and up.

Baby Stella is recommended for ages 12 months and up, but is safety rated for ages 0+. Its larger size is suitable for older toddlers but also great for infants.

Yes! Love, Stella dolls are machine
washer and dryer safe. We recommend machine washing cold, and air drying. Do
not bleach. Use your fingers to untangle hair before drying. If some settling
of the stuffing occurs during the wash cycle, gentle massage back into a
pleasing shape.

Yes, all Love, Stella dolls are made of 100% soft materials.

The dolls are made of approximately 95% polyester, with small iron magnets and thermoplastic PE for shaping. The clothing fasteners are made of similar materials.

Some Love, Stella dolls are scented. You can find them here.

They are produced in China, meeting
or exceeding CPSIA regulations for children's toys.

No, they do not make sounds.

Magnets are sewn into pouches inside the dolls and pacifiers to prevent dislodging.

No, all Baby Stella and Wee Baby Stella dolls include magnets.

Yes. There is a 12” Baby Doll option and 10" My First options as well.

The bows can be cut and removed after purchase.

All 12-inch Love, Stella Baby Dolls
come with diapers. Love, Stella My First dolls have sewn on onesies – no need
for diapers.

Yes, all 12-inch Love, Stella Baby
Dolls have removable clothing.

Yes. There are play sets that include oufits – shop play sets here.

No. My First dolls are 10” head to
toe. Love, Stella Baby Dolls are 12” head to toe.