Betsy Wetsy

Betsy Wetsy was a "drink-and-wet" doll originally issued by the Ideal Toy Company of New York in 1934. It was one of the most popular dolls of its kind in the Post–World War II baby boom era.

Betsy Wetsy
TypeDrink-and-wet doll
CompanyIdeal Toy Company
CountryUnited States
Availability1934–1980s
Features"Wetting"
Sleep eyes
Jointed limbs

Named for the daughter of Abraham Katz, the head of the company, the doll's special feature was simulating urination after a fluid was poured into her open mouth. Betsy Wetsy was also one of the first major dolls to be produced in African American versions.

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