If the head is floppy on my reborn, does that mean, the body is too light? I put polyfill, then glass bead filled stocking, more polyfill n another stocking of glass beads. I think I need to fill the arm n leg joints more too.
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It typically means the head has too much weight.
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How floppy is it? Newborn heads ARE floppy. That’s why we weight the heads, but if it’s too floppy and looks goofy, you probably need to stuff the shoulder area more. You might need to redistribute your weighting bags too in order to get a more natural look. Just play with it until it looks right and trust yourself!
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That’s what I’m thinking . It is kinda heavy
It’s real floppy, like it wanna fall off.
I would suggest taking a little beads out of the head and then stuffing around the shoulders a bit.
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I am eventually. I have to order some cable ties. It was a string suit. So once I get the ties, I can make the adjustments.
Not sure where you have weighted the head but if you make sure that your bead sack is in the chin area, it makes sure that the flopping is forward and makes the head less top heavy… also like the ladies mentioned…stuffing in the shoulder and under the arm area will make it a bit more substantial…also once you get every thing in place, take your baby and hold it upside down and sort of 'massage it and it will help redistribute things a bit as well.
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Ok, thanks. Will try it.
It may be because of the strings. Do you have a local craft store or Walmart. You can get like 100 for $5.
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Yes, I was at Walmart earlier today. I’ll be out again tomorrow. You think Walmart or Michaels sell the ties, correct size?
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I put mine together and take apart a few times before I get it how I want it. I go through cable ties like crazy.
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Becareful on how you weight the head and how heavy. I always “balance” my sack in the head then support with pilyfil. I find a head plug and ensuring shoulders are stuffed just right helps too. I also have a system for stuffing the body and limbs so everything is balances and weight wear it should be.
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Good to know. The head feels the heaviest to me now.