Aunt with Down syndrome used toy doll to get used to babies
Credit: SWNS / Bonnie Reber
A soon-to-be aunt with Down syndrome overcame her aversion to babies - by using a toy doll.
Grace Reber, 24, had struggled to deal with the unpredictable behaviour babies often exhibit like unexpected noises and sudden movement.
So ahead of the birth of her now 10-month-old niece and two-month-old nephew, Grace's mum Bonnie Reber, 63, exposed her to a doll everyday in their home.
After six months of gradually getting used to the doll, Grace is now able to regularly interact with her relatives and is even happy to hold them.
A soon-to-be aunt with Down syndrome overcame her aversion to babies - by using a toy doll.
Grace Reber, 24, had struggled to deal with the unpredictable behaviour babies often exhibit like unexpected noises and sudden movement.
So ahead of the birth of her now 10-month-old niece and two-month-old nephew, Grace's mum Bonnie Reber, 63, exposed her to a doll everyday in their home.
After six months of gradually getting used to the doll, Grace is now able to regularly interact with her relatives and is even happy to hold them.
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00:00i just wanted to say if you want to hold hold the dog yeah
00:09i can't believe you grace i'm so proud of you you're a great aunt yeah
00:16uh-huh you're he's your nephew what are you telling
00:20me i just wanted to say if you want to um hold hold the dog yeah
00:35who is that
00:39oh that is so sweet you guys good job