Mum throws away part of daughter's dollhouse after discovering 'disturbing' feature

A mum was left shocked after discovering an unsettling feature in her daughter's dollhouse. Simone Navybox found a pair of scales in a bathroom set she had bought for her child's toy home.

The $10 (£5) set, which included a wooden shower, toilet, plunger, bath mat and sink, also contained the controversial scales. Taking to TikTok (@simonenavybox), Simone told her 23.2k followers: "Um probably not gonna teach my little girl she needs scales in her bathroom Kmart," criticising the Australian supermarket.

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In the video caption, Simone stated: "It went in the bin."

The post sparked thousands of comments, with some users expressing concern that the mini scale could promote unhealthy eating and dieting habits among children.

One person commented: "I have a history of ED [eating disorders] and I literally can't have a scale at home. I've tried but I get so obsessed, weighing myself several times a day and spiralling. A toy like this too early sounds like a pain.", reports the Mirror.

Another TikTok user suggested: "Just put it in the kitchen and tell her it's for baking," while a third commenter jumped in with: "I told mine it was a clock so that's how she uses it - because what a stupid thing to put in that set."

However, others vehemently opposed the removal of the scales, claiming it could inadvertently lead to problems down the line. "Just because you have trauma and insecurities with scales doesn't mean she does too," one argued.

"She's been getting weighed at the doctor since she was a day old."

Another echoed these sentiments: "Maybe teach her that scales aren't a bad thing. You doing that is gonna make her think there's a problem with scales."

In response to the divided opinions, Simone clarified her reasoning to FEMAIL, highlighting the importance of body positivity and instilling healthy habits from a young age.

"A lot of people on TikTok seem to have missed the point," she told the publication. "Everyone has an opinion when it comes to parenting, but the important thing is that you know what's right for your child."

A comment seeking a statement from Kmart has been submitted.