while i don't think the breastfeeding doll is necessary, because a child can pretend to breastfeed ANY doll, i don't see why there is a "problem" with having your child imitating the natural way to feed an infant. it should be more "normal" and acceptable than bottle feeding. i don't understand why when people think it's okay for a child to imitate a natural part of life, such as feeding their baby, they are considered "weirdos". maybe if less people thought that way, breastfeeding would be considered more acceptable in our society and when these children become mothers they would have more of a knowledge of how to nurse and also feel more supported. it's unfortunate that people think the way the writer does and more unfortunate that they pass those negative opinions on to other people...