"Then they're weighted like a real baby. So when you're holding them, you get that – it's like that maternal instinct. And for me, that was comforting." A sculptor molds the doll with clay.

Video of toddler Laney Mills with her baby doll. It was close to Laney's bedtime when her mom thought she'd enjoy putting her new Christmas doll to bed first. Video of toddler Laney Mills with her ...

As a mom to two toddlers, I have purchased my fair share of baby dolls. Both of my daughters started showing a strong interest in playing with dolls from a young age — more than any other toy.