Since 1966, this baby doll has been a traditional classic for youngsters from birth onward to hug and cuddle. It is washable. Launch date: 1966.

Tellerpuppe, with blonde hair tied in a pair of ponytails, wears a bright red dress with white polkadots, matching red shoes and cap. Soft and warm, 15" Waldorf dolls are exactly the right size and type of doll friend for a kindergartener. Their sheep wool stuffed cloth bodies make them feel like no other doll.

This Waldorf carries a large dandelion flower while her hair and outfit provide an earthly tone. Soft and warm, 15" Waldorf dolls are exactly the right size and type of doll friend for a kindergartener. Their sheep wool stuffed cloth bodies make them feel like no other doll.

This line of plush donkeys is stubbornly cute. Tomato comes in various sizes, but this one is 45 cm long.

Children can learn everyday hand skills while playing with this dressing doll that includes buttons, Velcro, bows and and more. The clasps of clothing and bags are a big challenge for kids’ hands, and the funny Krawuzi with a bib and colorful frilly hair is just right to help them learn these skills. Her friendly face radiates encouragement to little friends and invites them to try. Her shoes, trouser, T-shirt and socks can all be used to practice dressing and undressing. Kids can also tie a bow and braid her hair. Launch date: January 10, 2008.

Soft and fully washable, Nicki Baby dolls come in a variety of colors and are made of all natural materials. Colors include blue, violet, yellow, green, light blue, pale red, orange, rose, pink and red.
— Diane Robinson, owner of Silly Goose Inc., in Essex, Mass., said she sells a dozen a month of the “Nicki Baby organic doll from Kathe Kruse.”
— A summer 2008 survey about best-selling baby gifts found many retailers to be fans of European-made toys.
— “We love Kathe Kruse’s unique products from Germany,” reported Michelle Smith of Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland at the end of December 2008.

Philippa looks bold with her red pigtails and impish smile. She is the first doll of the Käthe Kruse Kikou family which has a knotted wig. Her hair can be washed and styled. She is dressed in a colorful play jumper of mixed fabrics and patterns. Her large sewn-on pocket is perfect for hiding all her treasures. Under her jumper, Philippa wears red corduroy trousers with a ruffled edge and red felt shoes. Launch date: 2008.

At 15” tall, Moritz features a hand-embroidered face, sheep-wool body stuffing, and mohair hair. He can be dressed and undressed. Launch date: 2005.

Bethea stands 13” tall. Her head is made of high-quality hard vinyl, and her body is soft-filled with synthetic granules. She wears fun, colorful, three-quarter striped trousers under a red, polka-dot dress with green sleeves. Bethea sports rosy cheeks and a cap that matches her trousers and sleeves. Launch date: February 2008.

Made to brighten any room, this doll features a hand-embroidered face, long, boucle hair, light pink wings and an airy dress.
— When asked about best-selling dolls in summer 2008, 2 of 62 specialty retailers mentioned that they carry Waldorf dolls by Kathe Kruse.
— There are 13 different dolls styles in the Flippippi line, which features handmade dolls with wings and long hair that can be styled.
— The Waldorf line by Kathe Kruse encompasses several different styles of dolls, including Feng Shui, Sweetheart and Gugguli.

The soft, smiling doll is composed of funny, appealing colors and is perfect for cuddling with, day or night. It is made from fine cotton and terrycloth, making it long lasting and washable. Launch date: February 2008.

The 16-1/2” doll features hair that can be washed and styled. The vinyl doll is free of nonyphenol and phthalate. Launch date: February 2008.

The 12” doll is designed for the swimming pool and bathtub. It features a vinyl body and a face hand-painted with water-resistant paint. It is intended for children over the age of 18 months. The doll “can go in the water for a maximum of one hour at 40 degrees Celsius,” Europlay Corp. Service and Request Associate Marion Hohmann told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2008.

The 12” Waldorf Towel Doll is an old-fashioned European tradition for new mothers. Made from the finest cotton flannel, this soft towel doll absorbs the familiar scent of the mother, so when babies are alone in bed, the calming effect leaves them feeling safe and happy. Made in Germany of cotton flannel, the machine-washable doll has a hand-embroidered face.
— When asked about best-selling gifts, Jude Larene, owner of Izilla Toys in Seattle, replied, "The Käthe Kruse towel dolls. They're probably my single best selling category. They have 10 different styles. They just sell very, very well." He said he sells about 10 per month.
— Four of 45 retailers said the dolls and towel dolls from Germany are popular gift items.
— "Käthe Kruse Waldorf towel dolls are the first friend of a baby — something to cuddle and love. [They] are made of all natural fabrics," said Marion Hohmann of Käthe Kruse.

Pirate Mouse is dressed in a maritime blue and white striped dress and a light blue pinafore decorated with a happy shark. She also wears an eye patch, a pirate scarf and a pair of red socks that allow her to creep along on the ship without making noise. “The doll designs from Käthe Kruse always follow fashion trends that are then enhanced to be child appropriate,” Käthe Kruse Dolls Service and Request Associate Marion Hohmann told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 1, 2007.

Lolle, the Pirate Bride, is a perfect match for any pirate and knows no fear of the ship ghost. She wears a light blue pinafore that features a large checkered pocket where she can hide treasures. She also wears a blue and white striped dress, striped socks, an eye patch, a pirate scarf and dotted red rubber boots that are perfect for wading in the water. “As pirates are a very real theme this autumn, Käthe Kruse made…lovely, but fun pirate dolls,” Marion Hohmann, service and request associate at Käthe Kruse Dolls, told TDmonthly. Launch date:  September 1, 2007.

The lovely soft and cuddly Lucky Ducky is the right friend from 6 months onward.  He is dressed in bright green Nicki overall. The funny cap, his scarf and the little safety blanket are made from red cotton fabric with little white dots. A fly agarics application decorates the overall. Under his overall Lucky ducky wears a napkin. His hair is made of soft brown mohair. Launch date: August 2007.

Forever looking for a treasure is Käthe Kruse’s little Pirate Boy, who is always in a good mood and loves to play. His hand-embroidered face has fun little freckles and his red hair is made of genuine wool. Standing 7” high, this handcrafted doll is dressed in cropped, red pirate pants, while a white shirt with pirate logo and black cap complete his pirate look. Wherever he goes, he always first places his flag. He is stuffed with 100-percent sheep wool and covered with cotton stockinet. Käthe Kruse Waldorf dolls are individually handcrafted and not mass produced. They are “little individuals that stimulate the child's fantasy and imagination,” Marion Hohmann of Europlay told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2007.
— “[My customers] love Waldorf school philosophy,” said Kristen Pollard, co-owner of Mud Puddle Toys in Marblehead, Mass.

The little 7”-tall Pirate Girl has an ominous pirate look about her. Over her messy, long, blond hair, made of dyed goat fur, she wears a pirate’s cap. Like all pirates, she wears a patch over one eye and carries a wooden sword for protection. Her body is stuffed with 100-percent sheep wool and covered with cotton stockinet. Launch date: February 2007.

This soft, warm and cuddly towel doll is made of the finest cotton, perfect for playing, cuddling or sleeping. The bright, fresh colors are stimulating to babies’ eyes, and the loveable ladybug head is hand painted. Many more characters are available, including a bear, bunny, mouse and frog. “Käthe Kruse towel dolls are made of [the] highest-quality natural fabrics,” Marion Hohmann of Käthe Kruse Puppen GmbH told TDmonthly. “They are the first friend to hug and play.” Launch date: January 2006.
— Jude Larene, co-owner of Izilla Toys in Seattle, said that the Käthe Kruse towel doll “is the best baby gift. As soon as you suggest it, most people will not look at anything else.”

The Bath Baby Jana is a wonderful play doll that loves to be pampered and taken into the bathtub by little ones. Jana encourages role play; just like Mom cares for a baby sibling. Size, material and accessories are designed with the child in mind, to teach and enjoy playing mother. Jana’s charming, expressive facial features are hand painted in the Käthe Kruse tradition. Jana is made of 100-percent phthalate- and nonylphenol-free hard vinyl. Launch date: February 2007.