I wonder how well a Teddy Babe would dry if she was washed that way.
Pretty well I should imagine. Problem would be, finding a washing machine big enough to fit one into. We have a large commercial machine, but even that won't fit my plush ladies.
I always wash the stuffed critters that way. After the regular wash and rinse cycle, I give them and extra spin to get most of the water out, then hang 'em in the sun for a few hours to finish drying. Wish our big teddy bear would fit in the washer. He's over 5 feet tall and pretty fat. I use upholstery cleaner on him.