Pete's Expert Summary
My human has presented me with what appears to be a small, plush homunculus, ostensibly for a tiny human to practice its nurturing techniques. They call it "Wee Baby Stella." From my superior vantage point, I assess its potential. The ultra-soft fabric and 12-inch size are promising for a vigorous session of bunny-kicking, and the tuft of fleece "hair" offers an interesting texture for a preliminary chew. However, its most intriguing feature is the small, pink mouth-plug that attaches magnetically. This suggests a secondary, smaller toy to be batted under the furniture, a clear bonus. The main doll is likely a waste of my time once the novelty wears off, as it is destined to be claimed by a slobbering infant, but the detachable component shows a glimmer of thoughtful design.
Key Features
- 12 INCH BABY DOLL: Say Hello to Baby Stella's little cousin, Wee Baby Stella Peach! She's a soft and cuddly 12 inch baby doll with the same lifelike qualities as her bigger 15 inch Baby Stella cousin and comes with a pacifier that attaches magnetically to her mouth.
- SOFT DOLL DETAILS: Baby doll is an ultra soft 12" Wee Baby Stella in peach skin tone fabric, wearing a floral dress with pink sleeve trim. Soft doll has cute embroidered facial features, a soft tuft of blonde fleece hair, and a pink pacifier that attaches magnetically. Doll's dress has 2 hook and loop closures, making it easy for kids to dress/undress her. Doll set ships in a giftable package measuring 4"D x 7.25"W x 13"H.
- BABY'S FIRST FRIEND: Wee Baby Stella by Manhattan Toy is an ideal first baby doll collection that will encourage little ones to role play, nurture and care. Wee Baby Stella dolls are completely soft and beautifully crafted with details such as a belly button and perfectly plump tummy.
- DIVERSE BABY DOLL COLLECTION: Wee Baby Stella dolls come in a variety of fabric skin tones and hair styles, with cloth dolls for girls and boys. Wee Baby Stella collection also has a modest group of interchangeable clothing that can be shared with other Wee Baby Stella dolls and the Stella Collection has compatible doll accessories and caregiving playsets for 12" and 15" soft dolls. Wee Baby Stella inspires little ones to role-play, nurture, and care.
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A Tale from Pete the Cat
The intrusion occurred during my post-luncheon nap. It was placed on the sunbeam-drenched rug, my personal territory, without ceremony or tribute. A silent, doughy sentinel with unnervingly wide-stitched eyes and a tuft of garish yellow fur where a proper head of fur should be. It stared into the middle distance, its stillness a profound insult. My human cooed at it, then departed, leaving the trespasser and me in a silent standoff. I let the silence hang for a moment, my tail twitching a slow, deliberate rhythm against the floorboards. I began my reconnaissance, circling the perimeter at a safe distance. It smelled of the factory and the box, a sterile, uninteresting scent. I crept closer, lowering my head until my whiskers could sense the very air around its floral-printed torso. "State your purpose," I growled, a low thrum in my chest. The intruder remained silent. Unacceptable. I delivered a single, testing swat to its plump midsection. It gave way with a soft, unsatisfying squish. Pathetic. This was no warrior. This was… a decoy? A trap? My patience, a notoriously finite resource, evaporated. I launched myself at the thing, sinking my front claws into its soft body and bringing my powerful hind legs into play. This was my signature maneuver, the one that had vanquished countless stuffed mice and the occasional throw pillow. As I worked to disembowel the silent foe, its flimsy dress ripped open with a satisfying *rrrrriiiip* of hook and loop fasteners. A small victory. In the frenzy, my nose brushed against its face and I felt a strange, inexplicable pull. A faint, invisible force. I ceased my attack, intrigued. I sniffed at its mouth, where a small, pink plastic nub was situated. The magnetic pull was stronger here. I gently tapped the nub with my paw. *Click.* It detached. The nub—the so-called "pacifier"—skittered across the hardwood floor. My eyes, pupils blown wide, followed its glorious retreat. It was perfect. Small, light, and capable of achieving impressive velocity with a single bat. The large, defeated doll lay forgotten on the rug. Its purpose was now clear: it was merely the vessel for this true treasure. The doll itself is a passable wrestling dummy, but the magnetic prize it held? That, I deem worthy of my attention. The humans, it seems, accidentally got something right.
