Enter the Birth Doll - a doll that shows the process of birth so children can understand at an early age. The doll advertised allows Momma to explain to little Henry how he was born naturally, while his sister was born by C-Section.
Where do I begin? First of all both of the dolls have mothers that look like they are on drugs - and believe me after my two experiences with child birth - drugs are a good thing!
Then I think about my young child playing with these dolls:
Your child starts playing with the doll by pulling the baby out of the Momma and the cord is stuck - well of course they continue to pull it? Would I say, "Yes, that's the way I remember it?" Or would I coach the inner doctor in them, "you must coach the baby out gently."

Of course, my son pulls the baby out and tosses him to the side. This makes me think of his little brother.
What they did not get in the dolls correct - is this:
the pained look on their face.
The boobs the size of NFL footballs
The baby should be the side of a NFL football because this is what it feels you are passing.
the husband standing there saying, "Push!" Until the wife yells, "SHUT UP!"
and the biggest problem?
Everyone is quiet. No one is quiet in the birthing room.
So no, I think came up with a better way to educate my children about the birthing process -
Take them to the local farm, where in one day:

They watched a hen vent an egg with horror.
The cute baby lamb with the umbilical cord hanging from it
To the back of the sheep that gave birth.
Believe me, I think this was the best birth control lesson ever taught.
I'm taking them back when they turn 13.
Have you seen this doll?
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