Spanish doll maker markets breastfeeding Bebe Gloton

August 6, 9:02 PMOrlando Parenting ExaminerRobyn Kurth

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A Spanish doll maker is marketing a doll that mimics the act
of breastfeeding. (Photo credit: Berjuan)

Spanish doll maker Berjuan has introduced a doll that simulates the act of nursing with its young owner. Bebé Glotón, which literally translates to “gluttonous baby,” (although “hungry baby” might be closer to the intended meaning) is a doll that mimics the act of suckling and is packaged with a halter top that girls can wear while pretending to nurse the baby.

The packaging advertises Bebé Glotón as “the first baby doll” and the doll makes crying noises followed by a suckling sound (the “Chup Chup” indicated on the box) when the mouth mechanism is activated. The dolls are available as boys or girls.

A demonstration of Bebé Glotón has been released on YouTube depicting the intended use of the product, with a school-aged girl putting on the halter top over her dress (there are daisies where breasts would be on a grown woman). The girl proceeds to “nurse” the crying baby doll and burp it afterwards. Bebé Glotón is only available in Spain for the cost of 44 Euros (about $66) although the product has attracted a considerable amount of interest throughout the United States and Europe on television and on the Web—so much so that as of this posting, the Berjuan Web site has exceeded its bandwidth.

For more info: The first week of August has been declared World Breastfeeding Week by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action; get a list of the top 5 breastfeeding products HERE.

Read a related article about Bebe Gloton HERE.