You can view the ABC News story here, but in general, the child wears a halter top with little flower petals over her breasts that trigger the sucking action in the doll.
Public reaction to this doll has ranged from praise for making breastfeeding more acceptable, to accusing the manufacturers of being pedophiles and perverts. An example of this mixed reaction can be seen here in this clip of The Talk:
It's Feedback Friday...
What is your first reaction to the breastfeeding baby doll?
Does your feeling change when you see it in action?
Do you think this toy would be beneficial to children or confusing?
Does your feeling change when you see it in action?
Do you think this toy would be beneficial to children or confusing?
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