Stuffed Pet - Stuffed Animals Knowledge Base

Stuffed Animals Knowledge Base

Stuffed animals? Our female sheltiemix loves her stuffed animals better than rubber or plastic toys. However, she tears the stuffing out of them in no time. My question is: is there a stuffed animal (no sqeeky) that I can get her that she cant tear apart so easily??

stuffed animals? so i have a bunch of stuffed animals from when i was younger, pretty much just sitting in my closet. most of them are in pretty good condition. and i want to give them away to like an organization that would actually be given to kids who would want them and appreciate it, instead of just giving it to some kid who already has a billion stuffed animals. any ideas, i thought of salvation army, but any other? thanks so much in advance

Stuffed Animals? Where can I find cute stuffed animals.

How does stuffed animals increase the chances of sudden infant death syndrome? If there are toys in the crib, on the opposite side of the crib will that affect the baby? (the baby wont be sleeping on the same side as the stuffed animals are. the toys will not be near him). also are bumpers bad to use in the crib? burping a baby too hard causes sid? (something i just read) is this true?

Where can you get good stuffed animals in Boston? I want to get a big cute and huggable stuffed animal. Which store in/near Boston offer an variety of stuffed animals?

What charity can I donate my stuffed animals to? I have a whole bunch of almost new, GREAT condition stuffed animals. I want to give them to a charity that gives them to other needy children, not sells them (like Goodwill or Salvation Army). Is there a charity that passes out used stuffed animals to needy children? A tax-deductible charity would be nice, but any charity will do. I'm spring cleaning and I want to find a good use for my MANY toys. Thanks!

What kind of games can you play at a stuffed animal party? Girls are bringing their favorite stuffed animals? My 6 turning 7 year old wanted a party where all her friends brought their favorite stuffed animals to play with. I running low on creativity and can't think of any great party games to play with them. I already have a treasure hunt and pin the tail on the stuffed animal planned, nut I need a few more ideas.

How do I clean stuffed animals? I got theese four huge (each about the size of a toddler) stuffed animals (Winne, Tigger, Eeyrore & Piglet) from a trift store and they are in excellent shape. But I wanna clean them before I start hugging them. How do I get other peoples nastiness out of them?

How do you clean stuffed animals? My 4 month old has everything in her mouth. I want to make sure everything is clean, but I don't know if it's ok to put stuffed animals in the washer. Some of them have the crackly material inside pieces of them, as well as plastic parts. Is the washer ok, or should I soak them and hang them out to dry?

how can i clean stuffed animals without ruining them? i have alot of stuffed animals in storage and need to clean them but with what?

How do you package stuffed animals for storage for a long period of time? I am moving and need to store sentimenal stuffed animals that belong to my children in a store moble unit and need to keep them clean from dust and insects.I need advise on how to do this.Can anyone help me please!Thanks so much everyone!

How do I get rid of my Daughter obsession with stuffed animals? My Daughter is turning 13 this year and she has a strange overactive imagination. You see every time she comes home from school she hugs and kisses the stuffed animals and talks to it for about an hour then studies with the stuffed animals...(Yes.. She is failing from school) So.. How do I get rid of my Daughter obsession with stuffed animals without making her sad or angry?

Where and how to store stuffed animals? I have about 25-30 little stuffed animals, but I'm not sure where to store them. Right now they are just in a shopping bag with handles. What would be a good place to store them in? Is it OK if I put them in a plastic storage tub? Thanks in advance for your help!

What are some popular stores that would have stuffed animals? What are some popular stores that would have stuffed animals? It could be any type of store it just has to have some stuffed animals.

What are good names for some stuffed animals? Can you give me like 4-5 maybe more. The stuffed animals are mainly bears, and some others.

How to remove urine smell from stuffed animals without having to wash, is there a way? My son wets bed and sometimes stuffed animals are affected. Certain ones I'm wary of washing, is there a way to remove smell, not just cover it without washing? I do wash constantly! but these couple are new Webkinz. I thought I saw a hint (which sounds far-reaching) that said putting them in a bag w/rice gets odor out. I don't want to give idea that we don't clean!

Where can i buy stuffed animals to donate so that the money used to buy the toys goes to supporting animals? I really need stuffed animals for a centerpiece, but i want them to be donated. Also, i want to buy them from a non-profit organization where the money goes to helping wildlife.

How do I remove dust from stuffed animals? How do I keep my stuffed animals clean and dust free? Putting them in the washing machine is not an option. They are old and delicate.

What are the stuffed animals with babies in their stomach called? My girlfriend was talking about some stuffed animals she had as a child that had babies in their stomachs... does anybody know what these were called? I want to buy her one for christmas.

how do i remove stains from stuffed animals? we have a display case with stuffed animals, unfortunately, the ones on the side appeared to have been stained from the wood, maybe from the resin or the varnish or finish of the wood. so how would i remove the stains from the stuffed animals?

How do I properly display stuffed animals in a teenage girl's room? I have a few stuffed animals (6 stuffed animals and a small doll) and I don't want to give them away. I am 17 and I want to display them in a way that doesn't scream "I HAVE STUFFED ANIMALS" but without having to put them away. Are there any ideas on how to possibly spread them out and make them look nice without using storage that is designed for children?

What is the best way to clean stuffed animals? I have some old stuffed animals that have lost their softness. Can I put them in the washing machine?

Where can I find knitting patterns for stuffed animals? I love to knit stuffed animals especially bears and rodents. I would like to find one for a gerbil.

How do I detach myself from old stuffed animals? I have been completely attached to A LOT of stuffed animals for awhile. I know its time to move on and get rid of them, but they mean a lot to me.....I have a hard time looking at them and thinking of getting rid of them. Please help! I need advice, I don't want to be embarrassed when friends come and see all the stuffed animals i own.

How to organize a charity event to give stuffed animals to terminally ill children? I want to organize an event to raise money to give stuffed animals to terminally ill children in hospitals, like St. Jude's for example. It would be very helpful if someone could let me know how to go about doing this. Thanks!

Why do you think stuffed animals remain so popular today? Why do you think stuffed animals have continued to be so popular among kids and adults up until now? Do you think they'd ever become an outdated fad? Do you think in the future, there will be other stuffed animals like Webkinz and Ty Beanies, which will develop a huge following/craze?

How can I get the fluff back in stuffed animals? Is it even possible to get stuffed animals fluffy again after they have been machine-washed? The outside of my son's animals look all flat and have lost their newer fluffy look. I them put them loose in the machine with a little liquid detergent. Can't remember the temperature.

Why are plastic plants and stuffed animals not alive? Using the idea that all cells are produced from others cells, why are plastic plants and stuffed animals not alive?

How to get rid of a musty smell on stuffed animals? I have a half dozen stuffed animals that smell a little unfresh what's the best way to correct this? I was wondering if I could use the carpet deoderizing powder on them???

Is it normal to have a sexual attraction to stuffed animals? Every time I see a stuffed animal I feel like a got an itching that I have to scratch, is this normal? I used to have dozens of stuffed animals but my boyfriend threw them away because he knew what I've done to them and he got jealous. Do any of you have this type of problem?

Is it possible to get those stuffed animals of Golly and Dolly Gopher? I'd call myself "retarded" for asking this question and sacrificing about 5 points, but they made stuffed animals of the cartoon characters in the movie, Re-Animated, which later got turned into a TV series called Out of Jimmy's Head. My young daughter wanted her very own stuffed animals of Golly and Dolly, but I don't think that's possible. But is it? pigskinpicks: I'm not sure if it's possible to get the collectibles there...

How can u get fleas out of stuffed animals? We got fleas and we think they might be in my daughter's stuffed animals and someone said that if fleas get in stuffed animals you have to get rid of them. She has had most of the animals since she was 1-3 and does not want to get rid of them. Please give me optional solutions!

Can you donate stuffed animals to a hospital for the children? Me and my sister have a bunch of stuffed animals we want to give them away to someone in need.

how to clean stuffed animals? i'd like to kill the dust mites/germs in my daughter's stuffed animals. i can't put them in the dryer because they are flammable. any suggestions?

How do you get penmark off of stuffed animals? My 4 year old just took a ballpoint pen to her Build a Bear and several of her other stuffed animals. Any ideas on how to get the penmark off? Wow, SOMEBODY is on the high horse today aren't they?

Why does my cat eat stuffed animals? My cat (female tonkinese) is just about 2 years old but has had a habit of carrying around certain stuffed animals. She is selective. My other female cat doesn't play with stuffed animals. She will play fetch with the stuffed animal and she gets very excited if I pick it up. When she isn't playing with the stuffed animal I will usually (90%) of the time find it next to or in the water dish. Sometimes she will bring it to bed. Typcially she takes the tail of the animal off first (hunting instinct) and then usually the front leg. I can't be sure if she is actually eating the stuffing or not. This has been going on for almost 2 years. Any thoughts?

How do you get a line of stuffed animals made? I want to start a line of small stuffed animals to sell at trade shows with an eye towards selling on the Internet and at various retailers. I have the sketches, but do not know where you get such a line of items manufactured. Does anyone know this? I have tried a LARGE variety of the kind of resources that come to mind immediately - yellow pages, etc. But...nada. Thanks very, very much for your time.

Stuffed animals in closet for a year or two. Safe to sleep with or should I try to wash first? My sister and I were cleaning out our closet and she found a bunch of old stuffed animals in big plastic hefty bags. We put them there for temporary storage, about a year or two. Is it safe for her to sleep with them tonight or should we wash them? What do you think? Part of what we're worried about is potential spiders in the fur? Is that even a possibility?

What to do with a bunch of stuffed animals? My kids are four years old now and we have amassed no fewer than 40 stuffed animals (some of them HUGE) and we just don't have the space for them anymore. They are all in good to excellent condition but they have all been gently loved. It seems like a waste the discard them in the trash but I'm not sure what else to do. I would love to donate them to an orphanage or children's shelter or some such but I'm afraid they won't want them because they aren't brand new. Anyone have any suggestions? Everyone's answers were great. I found a local child advocacy program that wants them... I'm going to drop them off now. Thanks to all!!!

What's the best way to wash children's stuffed animals? My son has 2 cherished plush stuffed animals that are in need of cleaning. I wipe them off regularly, but they really need thrown in the washing machine. The tags say surface wash only. One is a WebKinz the other is TY brand. I thought I could try using a delicate cycle on washer and perm press for the dryer. Anyone have experience or suggestions.

How to get a smell out of stuffed animals? I moved a few months ago, and I packed any stuffed animals I had in a big garbage bag. Once I took them out, they smelled like the bag! All plasticy.. It makes me gag. How can I get the smell out?

How do you get an outside odor off of stuffed animals? Okay, today I opened the window a little bit and at like, 5:30 pm, I went into my room and it smelled like sweat and hotness. I smelled my stuffed puppy dog my dad got for Valentine's day and it smelled AWFUl. I already washed and dried all of the stuffed animals and they smell the same. Please help me!

How do you get dog slobber out of stuffed animals? My dog REALLY enjoys trying to eat all my soft and fuzzy stuffed animals, and when they manage to survive the fur gets all hard and crusty. I tried to wash them but that only ruins them more, so how can i fix them?

Is it safe to let my children play with my old stuffed animals? My mom saved all my toys from when I was younger, and she recently brought them over to me to give to my kids. But I was wondering - will it be okay? The toys are mostly stuffed animals and dolls - nothing with lead paint, I am pretty sure. They have been sitting in bags in my mom's storage room for about 20 years. I smelled them and they smell okay, not too musty but not brand new either. Most of the toys are either stuffed animals or Cabbage Patch dolls. So, what do you think? Will it be okay?

Where is the best place in East Mesa I can donate my stuffed animals? I have a bunch of stuffed animals I definitely don't have room for because I just moved out and I would love to donate them to some children, orphanages, hospital [cancer patients] something like that. I need something in east mesa though because I don't have much for gas right now. Please if you know of anywhere let me know!

How can I remove cat dander from unwashable stuffed animals? Someone who has cats gave my daughter a bunch of stuffed animals. She already saw them so it is too late to take them back. Her father is extremely allergic to cats and as soon as he walked into the room his allergies started right up. We cannot wash these because they are electronic. Any suggestions other than throwing them out and breaking my daughter's heart?

Where is a good place to find vintage stuffed animals on the internet? Is there anywhere that has people who can find vintage stuffed animals, like from the eightie? I really need some help here.

Is it dangerous to put stuffed animals in a newborns crib? My fiance and I have a few stuffed animals we want to put in our baby's crib when she's born but we're afraid that it might not be good for her to have them in there with her. Is it ok? they're just like a couple teddy bears.

What can I do with all of our used stuffed animals? I have 5 children and we have accumulated LOTS of stuffed animals over the years from family and friends for birthdays and christmas, etc. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do with all these animals that will make my children feel good about getting rid of them? We had a garage sale and tried to sell some of them, but people just don't tend to buy stuffed animals very much. Any ideas would be great. Thank you!

How do you get rid of black mold on stuffed animals? Please Help! I had my stuffed animals on my bed on the side where the wall was, and now I took them off, and there is black mold on them everywhere! They are very important to me, and I do not want to get rid of them at all. I heard that you can put clorox bleach cleaners on them, but I am still not sure if it will ruin the colors. Thank You.

Store that sells really big stuffed animals like the ones you see at a fair? Does anyone know of a store (online or real store) that sells really big stuffed animals like the ones you see at fairs? Im talking about those really big stuffed animals!

What do I do if my stuffed animals come to life? If my stuffed animals come to life, and my other toys, what do I do to make sure they dont become violent and want to kill me? should I disarm my action figures? I stay awake a lot at night thinking about this, and on some occasions I hear a "pitter patter" on the hard wood floors at night and a "scurrying" in my closet, And, sometimes the kitchen knives look out of place, and the damn remote is always in the wrong spot! No, I do not have insomnia!

Where can I donate my old stuffed animals? I have several stuffed animals from childhood that are in great shape still. I know I could easily donate them to Goodwill but, I would prefer to donate to a place where people won't have to buy it. Just need a few suggestions as to where I can take them to. Thanks!

Where do I get the device that makes stuffed animals talk? I am making a handmade stuffed doll for my cousin's first birthday and i want to leave him a little message in the doll. Is there any place that still sell the device that allows u record your voice and put into stuff animals?

What are some games my daughter can play with her stuffed animals? she always plays with her stuffed animals with her friends. They don't play a lot anymore because they have nothing to do. Please help me. And her of course! only nice answers please!

Is there anywhere in the Cincinnati area that I can donate very gently used stuffed animals? My two daughters would like to donate many stuffed animals to other children for use, not for resale. These are in excellent condition, barely used at all. Please advise if there is a facility that will take these to sterilize and pass on to other children.

How do you clean your children's stuffed animals? How do you clean your children's stuffed animals and other non machine washable toys? I want it to smell clean and be clean on germs as best as possible. I have 6 mo old and she tends to spit up on her toys when she's playing. Thanks!

What do you do with your child's mountain load of stuffed animals? My daughter has so many stuffed animals and I don't know what to do with them. They take up a lot of room! I should get rid of them, but all of them were gifts and they're special. What do you do with yours? My daughter is only seven months old so she's not attached to them yet so if I got rid of them their won't be any tears or anything.

Where can I donate used stuffed animals? I live in New Jersey and my family and I are getting rid of tons of stuffed animals. We want to donate them somewhere that will benefit children, but I know a lot of places won't accept them because they aren't new. Any suggestions?

Where can I buy the stuffed animals you can write on? Where can I buy the stuffed animals that you can have people sign? One of my students is moving away, and I thought it would be cute if our whole class could sign a stuffed animal for her.

What are the most realistic stuffed animals? I want realistic stuffed animals, for decoration. Maybe cats. I like cats but I'm allergic. And fantasy animals (Dragons, griffins, stuffs) just realistic looking

Whats the best way to store stuffed animals? I am putting away childhood stuffed animals but i don't want them to be gross later. Is it ok to put them in large storage containers in the attic? should i put something in the ontainer with them? Help!!

Do I need to throw away stuffed animals that have mold on them? I am getting ready to move and I cleaned out my closet to find that one wall has two huge patches of blackish, green, spotty yellow mold. It is on down blankets, stuffed animals, clothes, and other blankets. What should I do? Throw it all away? Help!

is there a charity that takes stuffed animals? my sister and i have acumulated a large ammount of stuffed animals over the years and some we just dont need. so we were wondering if we can donate them somewhere. maybe to a place that gives them to young hospital patients.

Does anyone know the name of that organization that gives stuffed animals to traumatized kids? I know there was a place that you could donate stuffed animals to and I can't find the place online.

What do you think of women and children bringing stuffed animals into the church service? Some of the kids are bringing stuffed animals and crayons to play with during the service

Where can i get stuffed animals that will fit in a hot chocolate mug? I want to make hot chocolate mug presents for my friend for X-mas. I have the mini whisks, the marshmallows, the mugs and now i want 3/4 inch high stuffed animals (preferable a piglet, an eeyore, a pooh and a tigger) that will fit in the mugs, where can i get them? In the Uk if possible please! Indigo

What's a good website that I can sell my vintage stuffed animals on? I make vintage stuffed animals from owls to elephants to giraffes... And I recently discovered maybe I could sell them because all they do is sit around my house. They are really cute! Any suggestions as to what website to use to sell them on? Or even a website where I can make a website to sell them?

Where can I donate stuffed animals? I have a lot of used stuffed animals. They are still in good condition. Where can I donate them to a good home for needy children. I live in Indianapolis so that is where I need a place to donate them to.

How do you keep dust from collecting on stuffed animals so fast? I collect Mickey mouse things and some are stuffed animals that I like to set out. Is there something that can keep the dust off a little longer?

I have a female cat that likes to take my daughters small stuffed animals and hide them does anyone know why? I have a female Domestic Short Hair and she likes to hoard small stuffed animals of my daughters. She hides them underneath the bed, in the closet, in small tight spaces. Just the other day I found over 25 little stuffed animals. All hidden under the bed. She does this in the middle of the night, she'll start to meow and thats when I know she has started her voyage from my daughters room to mine with a mouth full of babies (that is what I call them) her babies.

Where can I donate gently stuffed animals? He doesn't play with them anymore and they are very gently-used, I can't give them to the Salvation army near us because they say too many people bring in stuffed animals. And I don't want to go through that much trouble to donate them. I've heard about Goodwill and SAFE and I might go with safe if I dont find another. Oh, that was stupid, "Gently Stuffed" is a typo, I meant gently used stuffed animals, sorry

Where to buy stuffed animals by the gross? I need as many stuffed animals ( toy baby seals) as possible, but for a low price. Any idea where to get them?

Do you have a good idea for displaying stuffed animals in a little girl's bedroom? My 8 year old granddaughter has a large collection of stuffed animals, everything from tiny to very large. Her mother would like to be able to display these toys in her daughter's bedroom, using something other than the "net hammock" that is available. As she still plays with them all the time, they will have to be within her reach. Thank you in advance for any ideas you can present

What to do with old stuffed animals? I work at a thrift shop in a small town. We have 3 boxes of old stuffed animals that are just taking up space. We've debated throwing them away (They aren't ruined, they are just old and definately played with in their lifetime) but I wanted to see if maybe there's something else we could do with them. We already give some of the better ones we don't want to the local hospital and shelter, to the point they don't want more. Any other ideas?

how many stuffed animals should i have o my bed please answer? im in my single digits for age and have 8 stuffed animals on my bed. How many should i have???????? And how do you make hospital corners. i have a full bed and read the whole question oh i have 4 teddy bears one medium sized shetland sheepdog 2 small pillows and Nicky the american girl doll im a girl!!!

Where can I donate gently used stuffed animals in NJ? NOT looking to donate to Goodwill or Salvation Army!!? Rather than donate to somewhere that simply resells the items, I want to give a donation to someone or some organization that distributes the stuffed animals for free. Thanks I'm looking for a specific place in NJ, not just a general idea of where to donate.

Pantry moths in stuffed animals? I've been dealing with an infestation of pantry moths - I think they may be gone, but I've found evidence that they've gotten to the couple stuffed animals I've had since birth. Are these a total loss? Is there a way to save them? Thanks.

How can I remove cat dander from unwashable stuffed animals? is there a way to remove cat dander from unwashable stuffed animals or am i going to have to throw them out?

What do you do when a 3 1/2 year old boy is humping stuffed animals? Every time I put my 3 1/2 year old son to bed, nap or in his room for a time out, he strips his clothes off, gets into bed and starts humping stuffed animals. Many people shower with their kids, walk around the house naked or in their underwear around their kids. My husband and I don't do anything like that, we think that it is wrong. I don't know why my three year old is doing this. We monitor all television programs that he watches. He is only able to watch a couple of cartoons, and only get a half hour of cartoons in the morning and a half hour right before bed. Is this a normal thing that 3 year old boys do? Why do you think he is doing this? And what can I do to stop it?

Where can I find a company to donate or recycle pillows and kids stuffed animals? We are redoing several rooms in our house and as I was cleaning my room I decided to get rid of some stuffed animals and pillows that wont match the new paint and theme of the room, but I thought it such a waste and a shame to just throw them away mindlesly when they could be donated to some one who needs them or recycled? Any one know of a place? Thanks!

Where can you buy the black beady eyes on stuffed animals and what are they called? I'm making a stuffed animal for a Christmas gift using slightly furry fabric, so I think my only option is to use the small black beady eyes that are on the stuffed animals that you buy in the store. I cant seem to find them at a local craft store though.

Can I donate used stuffed animals to a hospital? I'm getting rid of my stuffed animals and I love the idea of donating them to a hospital but it's got me thinking would they even take used stuffed animals in case of infection? I rarely take them out of my closet and I've washed them. I wanted to donate them to a local childrens hospital do you think they would take them?

Do the stuffed animals at your house seem to multiply? I have a three year old and a baby due in 3 weeks. People constantly buy my kids stuffed animals and those toys seem to be taking over my house. I'd swear that where there was only two stuffed bears yesterday, this morning there are at least six. Anyone else have this problem? If so, what are you doing to prevent the stuffed animal takeover?

Washing pillows, comforter, pillow cases, stuffed animals and mattress? Five minutes ago I threw my Pillows, Comforter and Pillow Cases in the washing machine. I alo put in a few stuffed animals- two webkinz and one beanie baby. Is this safe for my pillows, comforter and the stuffed animals? Also, how do I clean and disinfect my mattress? I sprayed it with the Febreeze..... but I'm not sure if that killed all the bacteria. Thanks and help is greatly appreciated.

Good way to display/store stuffed animals? I've collected stuffed animals nearly my whole life and can't part with them. My husband and I have talked about starting a family soon and I would just pass my stuffed animals down to any child(ren) we have. What is the best way to display them? I'm not crazy about pet nets, any other solution? I've thought of putting shelving around the room in our house that will eventually be nursery and setting them on the shelves. Feedback? Suggestions? Thanks!

Where is a good place to buy stuffed animals? i would like to get either a cow or a lamb and it is very hard to find stuffed animals that unique at palces like target or walmart. do you have any suggestions of places?

Where can I sell a bunch of stuffed animals wholesale? I have a bunch of stuffed animals that I got from a failed dotcom I used to work at. What are some websites that facilitate wholesale selling between businesses?

How Do I Get My Dog To Stop Chewing Stuffed Animals?!? My dog always bites all these stuffed animals, but I can't but them in a high place because in this room, there's no space to. If I move them to a different room, it will just clog up extra space and she will keep destroying them. (Can't get rid of them)