How to Clean a Musical Blessing Lamb Plush Safely

By Aurora® | Published: 2026-10-18

Category: How-to Guides

Learn the safe way to clean your ebba Blessing Lamb plush without damaging the music box inside. Step-by-step spot cleaning and drying tips for parents.

Quick Answer

To safely clean a musical Blessing Lamb plush, always spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent — never submerge the toy, as water can ruin the internal music box mechanism.

Why Submerging Is Risky

Musical plush toys contain a small speaker and a mechanical or electronic music box inside the stuffing. If water seeps into the body, it can short-circuit the battery compartment or rust the metal wind-up parts, causing the music to stop working permanently. Even a gentle machine wash on a delicate cycle can force water into the seams.

When Spot Cleaning Isn't Enough

If the plush has a stubborn stain or an odor that spot cleaning can't remove, you can carefully remove the music box (if accessible) before washing. Look for a small Velcro or sewn opening on the back or side seam. If you're not comfortable removing the mechanism, stick to surface cleaning only.

Step-by-Step Spot Cleaning for Musical Blessing Lamb

Step 1: Remove the music box if possible: Check for a small Velcro or seam opening on the back or side of the plush. Gently remove the music box or battery pack and set it aside. If there is no opening, skip this step and proceed with spot cleaning only. Never force the music box out; if it's sewn in, do not attempt removal.
Step 2: Spot clean with a damp cloth: Mix a small amount of mild laundry detergent or baby-safe soap with lukewarm water. Dip a clean white cloth into the solution, wring it out until just damp, and gently dab the soiled area. Avoid rubbing vigorously, which can mat the fur. Use a white cloth to avoid color transfer onto the plush.
Step 3: Rinse and remove soap residue: Dampen a separate clean cloth with plain water and gently dab the same area to remove soap residue. Repeat with a dry cloth to absorb excess moisture. Let the plush air dry completely in a well-ventilated area, away from direct heat or sunlight. Do not use a hair dryer or radiator — heat can warp the music box or melt the fur.

Product Details

ebba™ - Blessing Lamb™ - Musicals! - 12" Blessings Lamb™: The ebba Blessing Lamb features soft, fluffy fur, innocent sparkling eyes, and tender pink inner ears, with a graceful ribbon around its neck. The fluffy fur and delicate ribbon require gentle cleaning to avoid matting or fraying, so spot cleaning is the safest method for maintaining the toy's appearance.
ebba™ - Blessing Lamb™ - Musicals! - 12" Blessings Lamb™