Since seeing the ad for this doll on TV at the end of last year, it is all my daughter wanted for her 5th birthday.
I agree, it is a sad concept, and the extra yelp the doll gives when you inject it up its bottom is a bit harsh. But it does provide kids with a lot of caring duties, which my daughter likes.
I'm wondering if the recommended age for this doll at 3+ is a bit young, as the initial combination you must use to quieten the feverish doll is quite complicated for young kids to remember. You have to take its temperature, use each bottle in turn for a certain amount of time, before injecting it up its bottom.
I wish you could get other clothing to dress it in and maybe a nappy or two, just to add to the interaction children could have with the doll.
I also wish it was in pink, because poor Cicciobello is now known as Lisa and he clearly isn't happy about that either.
(Oh yes and the crying might scare your cats if you have them).