Anatomically Correct Dolls?

[Unregistered]

I want to invest in some nicer quality washable cloth dolls. I really like the Ruben's Barn baby dolls, which are anatomically correct and just incredibly detailed. I personally think anatomically correct dolls are great for kids, for developing a good body image and for education.

I am concerned that parents may find it inappropriate, however. I am wary of buying anything that might scare away clients.

[Mad_Pistachio]

I can't answer for everyone, but I've never seen those until right now (had to google the pictures), and I want one.

[LysesKids]

I can't answer for everyone, but I've never seen those until right now (had to google the pictures), and I want one.

THIS; I want the baby dolls ...

[Play Care]

I'll be the odd man out (and probably sound like an old fuddy duddy in the process :: )

But I wouldn't buy those for my day care.
My own kids, yes. Day care, no.

I can see it turning off some of my better quality families (i.e. The ones who pay in full on time without issues, ) they tend to be more conservative. My area is also pretty conservative as a whole, so I could see it becoming the town joke

I am also matter of fact about body parts and such. Youll never hear me calling to anything other than what it is - boys don't have "fire hoses" girls don't have "peaches" or "ha-has" but I guess the dolls would just be going too far. As it is we can pretend the doll is whatever sex we want, because of the absence of genitals.

[midaycare]

I'll be the odd man out (and probably sound like an old fuddy duddy in the process :: )

But I wouldn't buy those for my day care.
My own kids, yes. Day care, no.

I can see it turning off some of my better quality families (i.e. The ones who pay in full on time without issues, ) they tend to be more conservative. My area is also pretty conservative as a whole, so I could see it becoming the town joke

I am also matter of fact about body parts and such. Youll never hear me calling to anything other than what it is - boys don't have "fire hoses" girls don't have "peaches" or "ha-has" but I guess the dolls would just be going too far. As it is we can pretend the doll is whatever sex we want, because of the absence of genitals.

This is me. I live in a conservative area, so I have to be careful. But yeah, I call parts what they are and I'm certainly not shy.

[Blackcat31]

Lol! I have several of these dolls (not the brand but anatomically correct) and honestly the kids don't treat them any differently than the regular dolls. Most have never commented or said a word.

The kids are playing to play house and be pretend parents not so they can see "stuff"... Kwim?

I have them because one of my philosophies is to have toys/activities/equipment that mirrors real life as much as possible and these dolls fit that ideal.

[Preschool/daycare teacher]

I can't answer for everyone, but I've never seen those until right now (had to google the pictures), and I want one.

Mad_Pistachio, I was curious and wanted to do a search to see what that brand of anatomically correct baby doll looks like, but I came across your profile picture in the "images" results. Just thought you'd like to know...
here's a link to the page of results I got, and where I saw your profile picture:https://www.google.com/search?q=rube...HQ9ABk4QsAQILQ

[Blackcat31]

Mad_Pistachio, I was curious and wanted to do a search to see what that brand of anatomically correct baby doll looks like, but I came across your profile picture in the "images" results. Just thought you'd like to know...
here's a link to the page of results I got, and where I saw your profile picture:https://www.google.com/search?q=rube...HQ9ABk4QsAQILQ

If you scroll down to the very bottom of your search page (from your link) and scroll past mad pistachio and you'll find the Daycare . com logo too...

[DaveA]

I've had them in both center and home classrooms (don't have any at the moment) and never had a issue with kids or parents about them. To the kids it's a doll.

[Ariana]

I would buy them and the centre where we worked had them. I would think it weird that someone would have a problem with it.

[Play Care]

This is me. I live in a conservative area, so I have to be careful. But yeah, I call parts what they are and I'm certainly not shy.

I know none of my under 5 kiddos would bat an eye, they see me changing diapers. ::

I could see issues with my school aged boys. Granted I would handle if should it happen, but that makes more work for me and I'm lazy ::

I can totally see some of my parents being weird about it. Which always surprises me as I have a pretty educated clientele.

Oh well, different strokes.

[Blackcat31]

I could see issues with my school aged boys.

If I had 5-8 yr olds (especially boys) in care I might have a different answer ::

[Unregistered]

I could see issues with my school aged boys. Granted I would handle if should it happen, but that makes more work for me and I'm lazy ::

Hah! I usually only have infants to 3 years, my town has very good preschool and after school programs so they move on at that point

[daycarediva]

I'll be the odd man out (and probably sound like an old fuddy duddy in the process :: )

But I wouldn't buy those for my day care.
My own kids, yes. Day care, no.

I can see it turning off some of my better quality families (i.e. The ones who pay in full on time without issues, ) they tend to be more conservative. My area is also pretty conservative as a whole, so I could see it becoming the town joke

I am also matter of fact about body parts and such. Youll never hear me calling to anything other than what it is - boys don't have "fire hoses" girls don't have "peaches" or "ha-has" but I guess the dolls would just be going too far. As it is we can pretend the doll is whatever sex we want, because of the absence of genitals.

I know none of my under 5 kiddos would bat an eye, they see me changing diapers. ::

I could see issues with my school aged boys. Granted I would handle if should it happen, but that makes more work for me and I'm lazy ::

I can totally see some of my parents being weird about it. Which always surprises me as I have a pretty educated clientele.

Oh well, different strokes.

yup.

I also have predominantly college educated clients, and this wouldn't go over well at ALL. I am in a liberal, crunchy granola area, but they all are so hyper protective it's crazy. They cringe at my proper genital wording.

Took me forever to figure out that dcg had to go potty, she would say "It's time for my kitty."

No dcg, it's not time for kitties.
*tears* "but I NEED TO GO!"

My face at pick up. REALLY? JUST, REALLY?!

And apparantly I am an IDIOT, because dh made the adult connection to kitty for me later that night.

[Rockgirl]

yup.

I also have predominantly college educated clients, and this wouldn't go over well at ALL. I am in a liberal, crunchy granola area, but they all are so hyper protective it's crazy. They cringe at my proper genital wording.

Took me forever to figure out that dcg had to go potty, she would say "It's time for my kitty."

No dcg, it's not time for kitties.
*tears* "but I NEED TO GO!"

My face at pick up. REALLY? JUST, REALLY?!

And apparantly I am an IDIOT, because dh made the adult connection to kitty for me later that night.

I am blown away that her parents thought THAT sounded better than, "I need to go potty." Wow!