Anatomically-Correct Baby Doll Creates Commotion

[Torey]

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/26177167/new-baby-boy-doll-from-toys-r-us-catches-flak

Whoa, boy. It's all fun and games until someone loses a weener...or gains one...

The You & Me Mommy Diaper Boy Doll is equipped with a small and anatomically accurate genitalia. When he cries, he wets his diaper.
Some shoppers, though, have raised concern on social media. They claim the doll is inappropriate and unnecessary for children.

I honestly have no issue with this kind of doll. IMHO, it would be educational and actually useful. Thoughts?

[Arella]

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I don't understand what the problem is. Girls have vaginas and boys have penises. Why do people freak out about things like this? Also, I'm sure many girls that may get this doll probably have little brothers. They've probably seen their mom and dad change the kid's diapers. So quite a few girls have more than likely already seen this. Also, this would be a good teaching tool on explaining the differences between boys and girls. So, what's the issue (other than some people being prudes and acting like babies are sexless)?

[thalassa]

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I'd get those dolls for my kids.

[Medusa]

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I read about this too. If you don't want your kids looking at genitals then just get a small ax and hack theirs off. You can't hide what you already got in your pants dum dums.

[thalassa]

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I had the book to this...and the video growing up:

Note that Howie Mendel is the narrator, lol.



ANyhoo...why is this a big deal still?

I mean, this is so 1970's

[Arella]

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That video was hilarious. I was a little weirded out, though, by Howie Mandel being the narrator. I'm used to seeing him on America's Got Talent.

[Jera]

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I've always wondered when they'll finally put a penis on Ken.

[jcaternolo]

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The important thing is for kids to understand what things mean. By trying to hide this stuff, and putting kids into some protective bubble, they grow up under educated. Those who have realistic parents grow up to become doctors.

[iflewoverthecuckoosnest]

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As someone who had no idea what a penis looked like until I was in my teens, I see no problem with this. It's just a body part. Nothing to hide. Kids growing up during the era of classical art couldn't escape the hordes of penises all around them, yet they seem to have made do. In some cultures nudity is totally acceptable and people will take their clothes off if it gets hot. Penises and vaginas aren't weird, it's us that are weird about them.