The American Girl Store sells a variety of medical and dental accessories. Depending on her needs, a doll could have her own allergy-free lunch, a wheelchair, a hearing aid, a retainer, or glasses. These items allow children to make their dolls a bit more like themselves, or like people they know.
My daughter was perusing the catalog one recent afternoon, dreaming of all the items she'd own if we had a dedicated 'American Girl Wing' in our home. She was considering whether her doll, Kit, would ever need a wheelchair.
"Maybe some day, they'll make an insulin pump for American Girl dolls," I thought out loud.
The reply was instant and adamant.
"I wouldn't want one."
A pause.
Then, "Why would anyone want that?"
"Why not?" I asked.
"I wouldn't want Kit to have diabetes," was the quick reply.
"No?" I prompted, thinking about how much Kit has in common with my daughter. She has a ballet outfit, a softball uniform, her own instrument and music stand, and tons of tiny books.
"Can you imagine me telling her she suddenly had diabetes? She'd be so upset. I wouldn't want to do that to her. She wouldn't want to have diabetes."
Of course she wouldn't.
Indeed, who would?
Maybe some day, they'll make an insulin pump for American Girl dolls, Cool!
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