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THE DAILY FIND: Top Ten Terrible Toys

By Ellen and Rachel on November 9, 2009

golden eggIf you think  Baby Bangs were a mistake, you’ll wonder what the creators of some of these “toys” were drinking when they got the inspiration to market this stuff. Mamas say, “Oh Dear”. See for yourself at Top Ten Terrible Toys.

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Ellen and Rachel are two old friends and “expert” mamas—one a pediatrician and one a family therapist—with fifty years of parenting experience between them.

2 responses to “THE DAILY FIND: Top Ten Terrible Toys”

  1. Claire
    Claire
    November 9, 2009 at 5:07 am |

    Okay, the breastfeeding baby… I don’t know what is more wrong: that the company that made the doll called it the “greedy baby” OR that people are upset by breastfeeding and calling the doll sexual. All dolls are sold with bottles so…

  2. Ellen Schrier
    Ellen Schrier
    November 9, 2009 at 12:20 pm |

    Yes, it’s really interesting that the breastfeeding doll made the Terrible Toys list but not the high heels for infant girls. What’s up with that? Breast feeding is not a sexual activity last time I checked. But does the idea of a 4 year old pretending to nurse hit a nerve? Why or why not? Let us know what YOU think!

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