This morning I saw an article about a new baby doll...called the Breast Milk Baby. Yes, it imitates the suckling sounds and motions of a breastfed baby when the little girl (presumably) puts on a special halter top with attached nipples/petals. (The "nipples" have sensors that activate the doll's response.)
How do you feel about that? I have conflicting emotions about the whole thing. While I believe that breastfeeding is the best option for babies (I breastfed all 8 of my children), I"m not sure that children need to have dolls that are quite so realistic. Baby dolls already can drink, wet, burp, crawl, and who know what else but do children derive more pleasure and enjoyment out of those dolls than the basic simple doll? Do we need to have a doll that gets diaper rash, fevers, throws up, spits up, has a runny nose, and drools? If we want children to have a realistic experience with their dolls, do the dolls have to do more?
Personally, I think we should let our children use their imaginations with their dolls and toys. They are creative naturally and don't need us to concoct imitation experiences for them. I remember most of my children "feeding" their baby dolls by clutching them to their chests. They didn't need a special halter top to simulate the experience. I am rolling my eyes as I type this :)
Again, remember that this is just my opinion. If you want to know more about this doll (if only to creep you out) you can look up the manufacturer's website, thebreastmilkbaby.com. To its credit, the doll is quite cute. But obviously, this is not an endorsement or paid testimonial. :) If you want a high quality baby doll, choose one by American Girl or Corolle. No batteries, no weirdness, just lovable doll.
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1 week ago
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