what a wonderful invention. a military mom started this company, www.daddydolls.com she is truly a saint. you can opt to buy a voice recorder to put inside with a message from daddy. they mean so much to the boys and b, they love these dolls daddy gave them. now daddy was not so sure about a stuffed pillow of himself but i think he is getting used to it! he left a sweet message for each one of them, he got them each, their own doll. i think it is such a blessing that they will still be able to see daddy every night before they go to sleep....of course it will not be the same as having the real one but we will take anything at this point. would it be strange if i got one for myself?? lol!