Handmade Brazilian Toy is an Eco-friendly Way to Teach About Motherhood
Katie Cordrey — October 12, 2009 — Eco
References: atoygarden & babble
These Brazilian-made birthing dolls are designed to teach young women about natural childbirth. The handmade Birthing Doll is crafted of all natural cotton and wool materials. Its cotton panties can be removed for the birth of the tiny cotton/wool baby doll.
The newborn includes an umbilical cord attached to a red felt circle that represents the placenta. The cord can be unsnapped from the baby’s stomach and returned to the mama’s belly for safe storage. The baby also has a snap on its mouth that fastens to the mama doll’s breasts to nurse.
Judging from the website, shipping is fast and the buyers are pleased with the quality of the $90 toy.
The newborn includes an umbilical cord attached to a red felt circle that represents the placenta. The cord can be unsnapped from the baby’s stomach and returned to the mama’s belly for safe storage. The baby also has a snap on its mouth that fastens to the mama doll’s breasts to nurse.
Judging from the website, shipping is fast and the buyers are pleased with the quality of the $90 toy.
Trend Themes
1. Natural Childbirth Education - The handmade birthing dolls provide a unique and eco-friendly way to teach young women about the process of natural childbirth.
2. Eco-friendly Toys - The use of all natural cotton and wool materials in the birthing dolls promotes eco-consciousness and sustainability in the toy industry.
3. Hands-on Learning - The interactive features of the birthing dolls, such as removing the baby's umbilical cord and breastfeeding, encourage hands-on learning and nurture empathy in children.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The birthing dolls can be used as educational tools in schools, childbirth education classes, and parenting workshops to teach about natural childbirth.
2. Toy Manufacturing - The demand for eco-friendly toys presents an opportunity for toy manufacturers to create more sustainable and educational products like the birthing dolls.
3. Healthcare - Healthcare providers and organizations focused on maternal and child health can explore partnerships with the makers of birthing dolls to support natural childbirth education and parental training programs.
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