Inhabitots

That is seriously f***ed up.

This is right out of the “Shadow Man” video game. Shadow Man was dark, creepy, very creative in the story, art and music. But at the same time, disturbing, depressing.

Thumbs up for creativity, but somebody was whacked when they interpreted “sustainable toy designs”, so double thumbs down and a downvote.

i find myself both fascinated and repulsed at the same time. I never looked at my childrens afterbirth and wondered what i could make out of it.. Maybe i have no imagination

Afterbearth. Nice.

I don’t get it. I wouldn’t mind seeing what the afterbirth looks like, but nothing further than that. Should we be saving/reusing our toenail clippings too?

It’s grotesque.

The awful colour, the awful stitching, the awful shape. It’s done with deliberate intent to repulse the audience and then to sit back and say “wha? You wear leather, don’t you?”

Ridiculous and vile.

I dont know what to say.. It is weird…..and gross……..sentimental I guess.. but gross… and weird… imaginative.. but really weird… but why????? why do it

Transforming the placenta in capsules for consumption after birth has
many benefits; reducing chances of baby blues and post-natal
depression, encourages a healthy milk supply and gives new mum a
helpful supplement of essential fats, minerals and vitamins tailored
for her own body. I find it hard to see the benefits of a placenta
teddy but keen to speak to the person who invented this unusual
tradition. Makes me chuckle. I wonder if they get any clients.
Koala Therapies.com for info on placenta encapsulation in the UK.

I’m all for freedom of expression and art, and creativity… but that goes beyond the acceptable, to me. Something I wouldn’t even expect to find in a place like the Mutter Museum. I simply cannot believe someone actually created this (and for that statement, I apologize to the crafter, but it’s just my opinion) – it’s almost reminiscent of people who made things out of human skins during the war… or mementos serial killers in movies keep of their victims… like that container of eyelids from Haunting in Connecticut. I seriously cannot believe someone did this! It just seems *wrong*, on so many levels. Though, I’ll admit, I can’t see eating it either. That’s almost like someone drinking their own menstrual blood or something, in my mind!

ummmm… yeah, I have examined myself and have decided that I still find it revolting Yes – humans are disconnected somewhat from nature – we no longer defecate in the woods on a daily basis (well, I hope not!), we bathe with soap, brush our teeth with toothbrushes, aim to eliminate body odor; we don’t roll around in animal excrement or urine (well, ha! I suppose some hunters do LOL)… some things are no longer necessary for us to live. Like eating placenta. Or making teddy bears out of it.

Mayyyybe part of the reason I disagree so much is that I’m a vegetarian and don’t eat or wear animal products – I don’t know, maybe if I did I wouldn’t find this so awful! I’m not sure! it just gives me that weird, creeped-out, ‘wrong’ type feeling. But I do have to say – I think it is great that we smell good (I’m not trying to be argumentative, the whole thing just seems to really be something I feel strongly about – for some reason!). Peace to you too, hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving if you’re in the US! Or a lovely rest of the week if you don’t celebrate TG!

My wife is a placenta artist and preserves them in creative ways. There’s a market and some people like to have this reminder of birth memorialized.

I am a very open minded person, but this is nutso. The reason mammals in the wild eat their placenta is because MAMMALS IN THE WILD EAT ANYTHING! They eat feces, garbage, rotting flesh. If there are any nutrients to be gained, then find a replacement for those. YOU DON’T NEED TO EAT IT! It’s uncivilized and grotesque. The bear itself is the picture of morbidity.
I agree with unimpressed. The entire idea is a question in the form of rebellion. It was created as a point of argument, and the truth is there is no reason to reuse a placenta. We don’t just reuse our fallen teeth, bodily fluids, miscarriages, hair, etc. because they are there. Yuck

I love this so much it’s worrying. What better use for your afterbirth than a cuddly toy? Total ‘facts of life conversation’ ice-breaker too!