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Would You Buy a Doll That Gives Birth?
Baby Doll Giving Birth
First there was Bebe Gloton, the breastfeeding doll designed to create awareness of the importance of breastfeeding. Now there is MamAmor, the doll which not only breastfeeds, but also gives birth!
The doll was designed by Adriana Guerra, a doula and mother of three kids who were born at home. She hopes the dolls will promote attachment parenting.
“MamAmor dolls are educational tools that demonstrate normal, natural birth, breastfeeding and bonding. They can also be used to help prepare children for the arrival of new siblings. They are appropriate for ages 3 and older, but with adult supervision, they can be used in play with younger children as well,” according to the MamAmor web site.
These handmade dolls give birth (through an elasticized “vaginal canal”) to newborn baby dolls — there’s even an umbilical cord and placenta (although I doubt there’s merconium, blood, or amniotic fluid). They even feature a handy snap so the dolls can “breastfeed” their newborn babies.
The dolls range in price from $130-$145. It sounds quite pricey until you see the detailed work that goes into them.
Guerra also sells accessories including slings, diaper bags and glasses. Apparently, the dolls are sold out, but Guerra is expecting to deliver (get it?) again on December 12.
I think the dolls are a great idea (I’m all for demystifying childbirth), but I suspect that some people might find them too explicit for young kids.
Over at The Stir, Christie Haskell gives the dolls a thumb’s up:
I want my kids to think of breastfeeding and birth as totally natural, and what better way than to even include it as a normal thing for play? I like the breastfeeding aspect especially, since I don’t give my daughter bottles to feed her dolls with.
What do you think? Would you buy your kids a doll that gives birth?
photo: MamAmor
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3 Comments
jcm commented on Dec 10 10 at 11:30 amWoohoo! Now I know what to get my niece for Christmas. She wanted a doll with a tiara, but you know I can’t very well promote that.
Megan commented on Dec 12 10 at 12:45 pmI would LOVE to buy my son / god-daughter a Mama Amour doll. Birth is beautiful, breastfeeding is beautiful. I want fully informed children who are proud of what bodies are made to do and encourage natural, realistic and nurturing idea of mothering that starts at birth <3 Plus its a million times better than the alternative – a very un-eco-friendly plastic doll that comes with bottles and pacifiers. Gorgeous cloth doll that is educational and can be played with to feed and receive comfort the way my child was/is – YES please! Only thing is I wish they could be a bit more affordable but I know the work she puts into them is amazing! We will continue to save for ours ; )
Bernart commented on Mar 12 12 at 8:06 amMy issue with the doll is this: I think it causes us to miss out on a great otnirpupoty to teach our girls about thier OWN nipples, and what they do. The fact is, milk comes out of nipples, NOT out of halter tops or bras. My son doesn’t need a special doll or halter top to mimic breastfeeding. He just picks up the nearest doll or stuffed animal, lifts his shirt, and plays mommy. Now, if I had a daughter, I would show her where the milk came out and teach her what it does for the baby. As I have a son doing this, it makes that just a little more complicated, but it’s still a lesson in what’s mammalian and natural.I’m kind of a purist when it comes to breastfeeding, and I’m not big on the marketing of things related to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding doesn’t require a dollar, and neither does teaching girls about it. That’s my two cents.
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