At least according to Berjuan Toys. "Little girls need to learn to breastfeed" according to the doll's website. The site goes on to say "
the company that has always supported the development of small children by producing interesting, engaging dolls, continues its tradition with the release of this innovative baby doll, The Breast Milk Baby."
The San Fransisco Chronicle's featured an article on "The Breast Milk Baby" saying "The Breast Milk Baby represents a revolution in design by teaching children the nurturing skills they'll need to raise their own healthy babies. Just put on the fashionable top included with each Breast Milk Baby, bring the baby's mouth up to the pretty flower, and enjoy the closeness, the loving bond between mother and child."
thebreastmilkbaby.com also goes on to say that "The Breast Milk Baby toy lets young girls express their love and affection in the most natural way possible, just like mommy! The Breast Milk Baby represents a revolution in design by teaching children the nurturing skills they’ll need to raise their own healthy babies. Just put on the fashionable top included with each Breast Milk Baby, bring the baby’s mouth up to the pretty flower, and enjoy the closeness, the loving bond between mother and child."
What's your opinion?
Is this a great thing to teach at such an early age? Or is this toy just a bad idea?