# Pregnant Baby Dolls Artist Darren Cullen Comments on Toy-Encouraging Social Norms By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-cullen References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/10/18/its-come-to-this-baby-doll-is-pregnant/) & [spellingmistakescostlives](http://www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/babysfirstbaby/index.htm) There is something so terribly wrong about Darren Cullen's doll creation that it is so terribly right. Darren Cullen has created a [pregnant baby doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-real-baby). In fact, the baby's baby is also pregnant! It is this ludicrous possibility that will (hopefully) begin to raise red flags for people. Although packaged like a real product, it is in reality a [work of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma). Darren Cullen created the doll as part of a group show called 'Moral Holiday.' Exhibited at the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art in Sunderland, United Kingdom, many people have mistaken it as a comment on reality TV shows that exploit teen pregnancies and glamorize infant sexuality. Nevertheless, Darren Cullen sets the record straight, writing, "It's about the way these [toys intrinsically train girls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys) to have and care for children while they are still only children themselves." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reproductive-health Empowerment Toys:** Opportunity for creating toys that empower children by teaching them about reproductive health and choices. - **Art-inspired Playthings:** Opportunity for creating unique, thought-provoking toys inspired by works of art. - **Controversial Toys:** Opportunity for creating toys that challenge social norms and spark conversations about important issues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can explore designing toys that challenge traditional gender norms, promote reproductive health education, and spark conversations about difficult topics. - **Art Exhibitions:** Art exhibits can showcase unconventional art pieces that offer thought-provoking messages on social issues. - **Education:** Schools can incorporate toys that educate children on reproductive health and encourage conversations about difficult topics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cyclical Life-Themed Russian Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-dolls-1.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Two-Sided Paper Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megadolls.md) - [Emotional Well-Being Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartfuls.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Connected Gaming Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-daycare.md) - [Empowering Tween Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bff-by-cry-babies.md) - [Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwelcome-home.md)