the doll hospital: what happens

What happens on a visit to the Doll Hospital?

What happens on a visit to the Doll Hospital?

When dolls arrive at the hospital, they get the best of care:

Admittance

– Dolls are welcomed to the hospital and carefully handled to protect from further injury.

Diagnosis

– A team of doctors examine the dolls from head to toe and decide how best to proceed.

Treatment

– The doctors may consult with you on the best treatment, and they do it all—from hair brushing to surgery.

Discharge

– Dolls go home with smiles on their faces and special items to remember their stay.

How to admit an American Girl doll

American Girl dolls are meant to be played with—they’re friends who can go anywhere and everywhere. But accidents—like little brothers and big dogs—do happen. To help your American Girl doll recover, simply follow these steps:

• Complete the Doll Hospital admittance form.
• Prepare your American Girl doll for her visit to the hospital—detailed instructions are listed on the form.
• You can also choose to have her ears pierced during her stay (learn more ). Please complete the doll ear-piercing form in addition to the admittance form.
• Within two weeks, you can welcome her home:
  • 18” American Girl dolls return with a hospital gown, an ID bracelet, a Certificate of Good Health, a “get well” balloon, and a band-aid sticker
  • Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins return with a hospital gown and hat, a Certificate of Good Health, and a band-aid sticker