Lots of children love being able to play with stuffed animals and may even choose to start their very own collection. From bears and rabbits to dinosaurs and lions, beanie babies offer furry friends in all shapes and sizes. Properly caring for your stuffed animals will help to ensure that the collection stays in tip-top shape for a lifetime. Because children can spill things on the animals and create stains, you will want to wash the toy without harming it. Place the beanie baby into a pillow case, tie shut and put into the washing machine with gentle detergent. Allow the toy to air-dry.