What Causes The Smell From Vinyl Baby Dolls

Well it is a baby girl doll crafted from the gentle touch vinyl and weighted cloth body.

What causes the smell from vinyl baby dolls.

In their original form a typical vinyl toy doll isn t going to release any seriously concerning toxic chemicals at least not a lot. Cleaning the doll really good and airing it outside for awhile will sometimes work. These simple steps could save you from parting with a cherished memory from your youth or a memory of your own child. I don t smell vinegar or anything pungent or parm cheese or sour milk or vomit.

For vinyl dolls there are several methods you can try. They are cute to look at but do not slip on maintenance and you should be fine. Material the head is gentletouch vinyl body is gentletouch vinyl or pp cotton. This can be a tricky.

Both dolls are from about 1953. So the obvious prevention tip is that if you re a doll collector quit smoking. The smell is as strong as polyurethane in an unventilated area but the smell is of plastic this is not to say that the dolls are treated with polyurethane. These dolls have become sticky on the surface and difficult to handle shashoua says.

The fact is that all vinyl products contain volatile organic compounds voc that create the distinct odor associated with vinyl think of a new curtain. The most common source of odor on a doll is cigarette smoking. Toxic fumes created by heating a vinyl doll. It depends on what is causing the smell and what type of material the doll is made.

If the smell is in the vinyl it may not wash out. Soft baby talcum powder smell the babies smells come from silicone vinyl material it s non toxic and environmentally friendly. This baby doll package is yours if you want something that is sculpted by a world class artist. We have dolls that smell that way.

Other sources of odor are mustiness usually caused by mildew growth from being stored improperly and smells from things applied to the doll like hair spray conditioner etc. Musty odors bad smells caused by the growth of mold and mildew can happen to any object stored in a dark damp place for too long 1 this includes precious keepsakes like dolls and other toys items that can t be tossed in the washer and may be difficult to thoroughly clean without risking damage. Rubber and vinyl baby dolls need to be cleaned regularly to prevent the build up of harmful mold mildew and other dirt that they attract. Astm f963 and en71 certified non toxic and safe.

3 years and above. Owners of vintage dolls can recognize pvc by a stickiness or the tacky feel on the outside the doll. I have scented baby dolls that are 7 years old and still slightly retain their scent.