Dr. Shweta Verma

“In a world full of “perfect” barbie-like dolls, Ginny for us has been a wonderful alternative, that has helped us normalise the so-called physical flaws we are often made to fear and reject. When my four-year old first saw Ginny, she was instantly curious about her glasses, her radial club hand and why it was so? “How does Ginny eat food? Could Ginny color & paint like me? Why does she have 9 fingers when I have 10?” Her questions led us to engage in a conversation about disability and diversity – how there are people and children who may look different but are just the same. I’m hopeful that such conversations would help her develop a positive attitude towards differences..”

We bought the Ginny dolls for our daughter, her friends and family. The doll has been a source of pure delight and joy! All the children are very fond of their dolls and spend time playing with them! Equally if not more important, we shared the message of equality and empowerment!

Ginny helps learn my 7 year old boy how to to respect girls & be loving & caring towards kids with special ability. I suggest all the parents who don’t have a girl child in the family to bring Ginny home & make their kids understand how to treat girls equally & respectfully.

I think Giny’s doll is an important play mate for little boys and girls. It has the potential to teach them so much about diversity, acceptance of differences and most importantly, being able to have fun and celebrate differences. It’s important to imbibe good values among children at a young age and the doll does just the job. I find her adorable as does my nephew of 10 years!

Ginny joins her friends in evening play and weekly tea parties. She makes slime with her and joins her commitment to make surroundings child friendly. Ginny is welcomed by her other dolls/ stuff toys who are happier to be part of a collective bringing kids together. She observed that Ginny has 9 fingers… but it did not matter to make her family.

Ginny is an exemplary doll that has made my child more aware about disabled kids. After playing with her, she was curious to know how Ginny manages normal tasks on a daily basis. I think this is a great initiative that can help more kids connect with children with disabilities.

I’m a father of three girls and when I heard about Ginny doll, I wanted to see how my kids would react or relate to it. So I ordered one online. It’s a toy and kids play with it as and when they want but it started a very first conversation in my family about disability and diversity and inclusiveness. My six years old daughter Warda was quick to observe the design features like specs and brace and asked a lot of questions. 9-year-old Fatima read through the story of Ginny. This experience created a narrative that I shared with my colleagues and it further led to discussions on biases and prejudice we hold towards disabled people. I think Ginny is creating a space in this world where disability is accepted as diversity.

Even though my sons have grown up now I bought Ginny doll for them to share the message of inclusion she brings. I have always encouraged my Sons to play with all types of toys and avoid gender biases. When they were younger They have enjoyed playing with a wide variety of toys. I loved the concept of Ginny doll being a normal little girl with frailties anyone might have. I think the Ginny story books also help bring out the fact that she’s as curious and naughty as children of her age. My sons loved the doll, her story, and the concept of inclusion she brings. Looking forward to more Ginny Adventures!

Ginny is ready to dance as its autumn! Loved this doll! My dearest nephews love Ginny. Their mother Ronita wrote to say ‘Please tell your friend that Ginny has found a forever home in my monkey-land’. Ronita shared further, “My son gave her a makeover by tucking a pen/ ninja-sword on her back-straps.”