New Spanish Breastfeeding Doll Sucks (Literally!)

If you find yourself searching for that perfect one-of-a-kind gift for a child's upcoming birthday, have we got just the thing for you! Forget those dolls that say "mama" or require diaper changes, how about one that your child can use to mimic breastfeeding? It's nothing new that little tykes often mimic their mothers who breastfeed, often trying to place stuffed animals or baby dolls to their chests in an attempt to "feed" them, but a Spanish toy company has created a doll that takes this all one step further. Berujan's "Bebe Gloton" is designed to promote breastfeeding as a natural part of motherhood, but some wonder if it's a little over the top. Bebe Gloton comes complete with a tie on "apron" for your child to wear -- the bra-like top has flower-like "nipples" to activate the doll's sucking sounds and movements. While we're all for breastfeeding, some in the iVillage community agree that the doll may veer too much into the "weird" department:

That is taking things a little too far. I will be glad if that thing never hits the US. I don't have any problem with breastfeeding, heck I'll do it right there in front of anyone. But it is not right to go to such lengths with dolls. It should all start at home.  -- angelbabies2008

Very weird! I wouldn't buy it and I would not want it as a gift either. -- xmansmama4l

I'm definitely pro-breastfeeding but it is sort of strange. I could understand not wanting to supply every baby sold at Walmart with a plastic bottle to come with it (having little girls make the connection of baby = bottle). -- eseirup

The bra thing kind of weirds me out a little... but then again, I really don't like dolls that 'DO' much of anything. I've had to do a lot of searching on the toy shelves to find a doll that doesn't talk/cry/pee/poop/move/etc. I much prefer that [my daughter] uses her imagination instead.  -- caremore37

One word: creepy. I understand the concept, it's just a little much. I would not buy something like this. -- tryin2understand

Other moms applaud the idea and might be potential buyers if the doll becomes available outside of Spain:

I think it's great! If they end up selling it in Canada, I'll for sure buy it. It's cute, and I love the whole concept. -- asheo

I think it is great that there is finally a doll that doesn't come equipped with a bottle or a pacifier. My kiddo breastfeeds his stuffed animals though so I do not see a point in purchasing it, other than simply supporting the idea but anything that promotes breastfeeding as normal in our society is a good thing.  -- lovemymunkaman

iVillager cathimac's comment sums up what many are saying about Bebe Gloton: