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Toy Fillings & Safety Parts
Polyester fill, weighted pellets and embroidered features — the safe way to finish a plush toy.
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- Beginner
- Category
- Materials
Definition
Toy filling is hypoallergenic polyester fibre; weighting uses glass or plastic pellets in a sealed inner pouch; features are safety eyes or embroidery.
Overview
Studio rule: any toy intended for a child under three gets embroidered eyes, never plastic safety eyes, and no pellets.
Filling technique matters as much as material — small amounts pressed firmly with a stuffing stick avoid the lumps that show through single crochet.
Characteristics
- Hypoallergenic polyester
- Pellets need a sealed inner pouch
- Embroidered features for infants
Typical uses
- Plush toys
- Comforters
- Weighted companions
- Nursery decor
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