After waiting for more than half a month, the doll finally arrived home. The dolls are indeed beautiful, but the usual storage is really a headache. Today, I will share how to organize the dolls and the restricted areas for storage!
1. The best storage method-lying flat or hanging
a. Lie flat:
There is only one important point in laying a doll on its back, that is, it cannot lie on a “hard surface”. Whether you let the doll lie on the bed, storage box, or even on the floor, remember to add a soft cushion (such as a quilt, cushion, etc.) under the doll’s body to prevent the doll’s back curve (especially the buttocks) from being squeezed by its own weight for a long time. Cause deformation. Especially the TPE doll, once the body is deformed, it will never rebound again, so be careful.
If you want to lay the doll on your back, I suggest buying a “slow rebound sponge”, also known as a “memory sponge”, which is generally available in large shopping malls or bedding stores. Another more economical method is to add a pillow to the doll’s waist and behind the thighs to “raise” the doll’s buttocks so that the buttocks will not be deformed.
b. Hanging: Hanging is a very good way to store dolls. Because when the doll is suspended and placed, no side of the body will be squeezed by the doll’s own weight. If you have a wardrobe, clothes rack or other kinds of shelf with strong bearing capacity in your home, you can consider hanging the doll. The hanging methods of different brands of dolls may differ slightly. It is recommended to consult the customer service of the manufacturer in advance to avoid damage.
2. The storage method that must not be used standing or sitting
a. Standing: Letting the doll stand in a corner of the house is a storage method that many novices who do not understand 1:1 simulation dolls often think of. In fact, most physical dolls “cannot stand”, even some of the higher-end Japanese brand dolls, manufacturers will especially emphasize “can only stand for a short time.” The standing function developed by the Japanese doll factory is actually designed to meet the needs of people for taking pictures and posing, not to solve the storage problem. Please pay attention here especially! The raw material of TPE dolls is very soft. When the doll stands, the weight of the body will directly fall on the soles of the feet, so it is very easy to cause the soles of the feet to be torn, and even the metal skeleton may pierce the soles of the feet.
b. Sitting posture: Let the doll sit on the sofa for a long time. This may be a very direct idea of the baby friends who do not know the doll. They think that there is always no problem with the doll sitting on the soft sofa, right? This is also a very wrong way of storage. Because when the doll stays in a sitting position for a long time, his hips will crack due to the pressure of the upper body’s weight and thigh meat for a long time. If you want the doll to stay seated, be sure to limit it to 1-2 days. After sitting for 1-2 days, please be sure to return to the lying or hanging state to ensure that the doll does not receive any pressure.
Finally, no matter what kind of storage method, dust prevention work must be paid attention to. The doll needs to reduce the possibility of body adhesion to hair and dust. Usually, the doll should be covered with a cloth or blanket that will not fade, so that it can be relatively easy to maintain and clean regularly.
