WTF. A breastfeeding doll? Really? I'm speechless. Words cannot express just how stupid of an idea this is. Is this yet another way to commercialize something to do with babies, or are there really insane people who feel that marketing a doll for your child to mimic the act of breastfeeding is a good idea??? The manufacturer is Bebe Gloton out of Spain. The Spanish should know better. Ew-it even makes sucking noises! There is an apron that the child puts on with flowers where the nipples would be. Can you even imagine!!!??
On the Todaysparent Facebook page, a poll was created to see if moms would purchase such a doll. Thank god-most moms think it's just as much as an asinine idea as I do. However, there are a few wackos who not only would get this doll for their girl, but also for their son! Can you imagine? These moms feel that this would teach their sons that breasts are not sexual-merely a vehicle to feed the young. Talk about the mommy issues these boys will have when they are older and dating. These are probably the same wives who complain of lack of foreplay from their husbands. What's a guy to do???
Other moms commented that they wouldn't spend the money on this doll as their kids mimic breastfeeding on their own regular dolls. Clearly the moms who posted this are retarded and missing the point. The question is whether children should be mirroring such an act-not whether you would spend the money on a doll. Totally missing the bus on this one...
Plus, now you are also teaching your child that breastfeeding is the only way to feed a child. Talk about the emotional letdown if they can't breastfeed as an adult.
What's next: a Barbie that gives birth??? Or maybe kids can perform c-sections on their Care Bears!
Here's a link to the doll:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/32314995/ns/today-parenting_and_family/t/controversial-new-doll-mimics-breast-feeding/
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