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.

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.

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.

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.