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Astonishingly High Bids for ‘Sleep Doll’ Reveal Just How Desperate Parents Are for Sleep
This doll might help your little one catch some Z’s, but it could also cost you a pretty penny.
There’s an endless array of products aimed at making life with a newborn a tad easier, and it’s no surprise—parents are ready to spend big. Parenting can be a rollercoaster ride. You lose your personal time, your sanity, and your wardrobe is likely to become a canvas for baby spit-up. But the ultimate price? Sleep.
That’s why some parents are willing to drop over $300 on a doll.
Enter the Lulla doll, which comes with some hefty promises for exhausted parents. According to Metro UK, this unique toy was created by Icelandic mom and psychologist, Elin Björnsdóttir. Rooted in co-sleeping research, it mimics the comforting sounds of a parent’s heartbeat and breathing, which is said to help your tiny tot drift into dreamland.
The claims don’t stop there; the Lulla doll aims to help babies fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, all while stabilizing their heart rate and breathing. Plus, its presence is said to foster neurological development, reducing stress and crying. Sounds fantastic, right? Well, it must be, because these dolls are flying off the virtual shelves. One auction on eBay recently saw bids exceed $300, while the retail price hovers around $99 at most online retailers. A distributor even mentioned that it sounds a bit like Darth Vader. One mom, Lisa Parker, noted, “Honestly, the sound freaks me out a bit, like something from a horror movie. It’s quite loud, but it does work.”
Kids can be a little eerie, so maybe it’s no surprise that ominous sounds are soothing for these tiny, sleep-evading creatures. Sure, $300 for a doll might seem utterly absurd unless you’ve spent sleepless nights with a non-sleeping baby. I had one such infant, and it nearly sent me into a spiral of madness. It wasn’t until well after his first birthday that he would sleep for more than a few hours, and even then, only while snuggled up to me in bed. If someone had told me that a $300 doll stood between me and a decent night’s sleep, I would’ve snapped it up faster than I can pour a glass of wine at 5 PM.
If you’re intrigued, the doll is available for pre-order on the creator’s website for just $71, with shipments set to start in August. Good luck!
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In summary, the Lulla doll exemplifies the lengths to which parents will go for a little peace and quiet. With its hefty price tag and glowing promises, it’s making waves among sleep-deprived families eager for any edge in the exhausting journey of parenthood.