Throughout the centuries, all across the globe transcending culture and class, dolls have played a role in every little girl’s growing life; made from a rainbow of materials, be it left over fabric or simple ice cream sticks for the less fortunate to china porcelain with silk dresses and lustrous locks of horse tail hair for the rich, dolls have always been essential.
Perhaps in the days of before owning a beautiful doll was a luxury affordable to exceptional few but these days dolls have become fairly common and they are affordable. The main concern is how that financial affordability came with a price – a health and environmental one. Logic would serve to remind us that in order for something to be sold at a cheaper price, the cost to manufacture it must be even cheaper and these days it is obvious that health and eco threatening synthetic raw materials are the cheapest and preferred option of commercial bodies.
Now it’s clear that every little girl needs a bed time hug buddy. It’s all part of growing up and perhaps the vital beginning of the instilling in her the on-going development of being a nurturer. It gives her the opportunity for imagination, the opportunity for dream and the comfort of security. But when it comes to security, don’t get her a doll that will just make her feel safe but get her one that will actually keep her safe.
If you have time like my own mother did, make your own doll with any leftover over fabrics or old towels and clothes. It’s not difficult to make a beautiful rag doll and it will be a wonderful bonding activity between you and your daughter. I remember I had a delightful time picking out colours for my dolls hair and eyes.
But if you are not skilled in the sewing department or your present obligations are too much to afford you the time to make your own dolls, you can always consider buying an ‘organic doll like a Baby Belle by NaturalPods.
Baby Belles are fair trade dolls made from soft AZO-free dyed 100% cotton stretch terry and are filled with pure sheep’s wool. Sheep’s wool is incorporated into the design because it is known to absorb scents easily. The scents of home, parents, or things familiar to your child will bring calmness and comfort to her.
Furthermore, as wool is inherently anti-bacterial, they are non-toxic and safe to chew on without fear of any fluff inhaled (there are none). Baby Belles do not contain any parts or accents that may come loose; therefore they are entirely safe – no alarming warning tag about small choking hazards!
Baby Belles are 6” in height and come in a variety of eye pleasing colours. They presently retail for CAD$11.99 a doll.
