Natalia is the white ballerina doll in the Mon Ami line, and white makes her the most formal of the group. She is the one people reach for when the gift is meant to mark something: a recital, a first trip to see the Nutcracker, or the end of a first year of ballet class.
Set against a plastic fashion doll, a soft ballet doll does a different job entirely. She is quiet, she sits well on a shelf in a dance themed bedroom, and she survives being carried to the theatre and back in a lap. She also photographs beautifully, which matters when she is going to be handed over in front of a room full of people.
If you are choosing among the ballerina dolls we carry, sort by colorway first. White is for the ceremonial gifts and the ones that end up in the photograph; pink and blush are for everyday play and for the ballerina stuffed animal that actually gets dragged to bed.
How do you care for plush toys? Soft-bodied dolls and plush toys are generally spot clean only: dab the soiled area with mild soap and cool water and let it air dry. Tulle and net skirts recover their shape best if they are shaken out and hung rather than folded under weight.
