Introduction

Pediophobia is the morbid fear of dolls. This fear can be traced back to childhood, when fears of being replaced by a sibling or losing a mother figure lead some children to develop this phobia. Pediophobia can also be linked to other fears such as paruresis (also known as bashful bladder syndrome), which causes one's bladder to contract and make it difficult for them urinate in public places; agoraphobia, which may cause anxiety about leaving one's comfort zone; and depersonalization disorder—an altered state of consciousness that makes people feel disconnected from their bodies or sense of self.

Pediophobia (or pedophobia) is the morbid fear of dolls.

Pediophobia (or pedophobia) is the morbid fear of dolls. A person with this phobia might experience symptoms such as sweating, trembling, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. The phobia may also cause other issues like insomnia and panic attacks.

Pediophobia is known by several names: bibbidi-bobbidi-boo; fear of dolls; fear of stuffed animals

Many of us fear dolls at some point in our lives.

• Many of us fear dolls at some point in our lives.

• The root of this fear may stem from one or more of the following:

• Dolls are creepy.

• Dolls are a symbol of death.

• Dolls remind us that we're children, and thus subject to mortality like all other humans, while also reminding us that we were once innocent children who now make less sense as adults than ever before because they were never taught how to become adults properly by their parents (or anyone else). This can be a very distressing realization for some people, especially those who have lost loved ones recently but especially those who don't feel like they have any friends or family at all anymore due to being too busy working hard every day in order to survive through life without having any fun at all anymore!

In the 18th century, porcelain dolls were made to "replace" children who were lost due to disease.

In the 18th century, porcelain dolls were made to "replace" children who were lost due to disease. These dolls are often called "soul dolls," as they were believed to contain the spirit of the deceased. The doll was then given away as a present so that they could be cherished by another person.

In addition to being used as a remembrance for loved ones who had passed, dolls also served another purpose: when wealthy families wanted children but couldn't afford them, they would buy one or more porcelain dolls and dress them up in baby clothes; this way the family could pretend that they had children without actually having any!

They came into fashion in Victorian England and remained popular until the First World War.

The Victorians had a fascination with dolls. They were part of the Victorian ideal of family and home, which was very important to them. Their values placed a lot of emphasis on family life, domesticity, and being able to provide for your children. This was also a time when Britain was growing into an industrial nation and becoming more middle class - so people were earning more money and buying more things like toys for their children.

In 1845 Thomas Hancock opened up the first doll factory in England (which still exists today as The Dolls House Emporium). Porcelain dolls were popular during this time because they were cheaper than other types such as wax or ivory ones; they could be mass produced easily thanks to advances in ceramic technology; plus it made sense given how many babies there would've been at any one time due to high birth rates!

Porcelain dolls were once considered expensive playthings for wealthy people, but due to advances in manufacturing processes and improved paints, they are now mass-produced and sold cheaply.

Porcelain dolls were once considered expensive playthings for wealthy people, but due to advances in manufacturing processes and improved paints, they are now mass-produced and sold cheaply.

Today's porcelain doll is a mass-produced product that can be purchased at any toy store or online retailer for less than $50. China produces 80 percent of the world's porcelain dolls but other countries such as Indonesia, Germany and Poland also have factories capable of producing them.

We may experience pediophobia because we don't know what a doll is thinking or feeling, so we can't predict its actions.

Pediophobia is a fear of dolls. While many people enjoy collecting dolls and displaying them in their home, others may experience anxiety when they look at or interact with one. For example, even the most adorable baby doll can be terrifying for someone who has pediophobia.

Dolls are inanimate objects, which means that they do not think or feel anything on their own. Because a doll cannot have any thoughts or feelings of its own, it will not know how you are feeling and cannot react to your emotions in the way that another person would. This causes a sense of disconnection from other people who can respond to your emotions and it makes you feel like you're unable to interact with other human beings in a way that's normal for everyone else.

The fact that dolls do not have minds makes them seem unpredictable because we don't know what they're thinking or feeling; therefore there is no way to predict what actions they might take next - which can cause anxiety when interacting with these objects either by looking at them or touching them directly (e.g., playing with toys).

Some cultures have a strong tradition of using dolls for initiation rites or as magical objects for healing children and adults alike.

Dolls play an important role in the lives of children and adults alike. Some cultures have a strong tradition of using dolls for initiation rites or as magical objects for healing children and adults alike. Dolls can be used to symbolize the imitation of an adult female by a young girl during childhood playtime activities such as "playing house" which promotes positive socialization skills, nurturing instincts, empathy and understanding how people relate to each other.

This use extends beyond childhood playtime activities into adulthood whereby dolls are still used as symbols of femininity that promote feelings of well-being for their owners. The psychological benefits associated with owning dolls include stress relief through tactile stimulation; security from nightmares when kept next to you; replacement for lost loved ones (elderly parents); companionship/affection when you may not get enough from real-life relationships; self-expression through costuming your doll(s).

In other cases, dolls symbolize the imitation of an adult female by a young girl during childhood playtime activities such as "playing house".

Dolls can be used as a way for young girls to practice adult roles. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), doll play is a useful tool for preparing children for adulthood, because it gives them the opportunity to "practice social skills, nurturing skills and empathy toward others."

In other cases, dolls symbolize the imitation of an adult female by a young girl during childhood playtime activities such as "playing house".

In some cases children may feel more comfortable talking about their fears with an inanimate object than with another person because they believe that it won't judge them or get angry at them like other people might do if they express emotions such as fear.

In some cases children may feel more comfortable talking about their fears with an inanimate object than with another person because they believe that it won't judge them or get angry at them like other people might do if they express emotions such as fear.

Release date: January 12, 2019

Conclusion

Pediophobia can be a common fear among children who have recently lost a loved one, or who have experienced death in the family. It can also be caused by traumatic events such as seeing someone die in front of their eyes or suffering abuse at the hands of an adult. Some people with pediophobia may not have experienced any traumatic events but still experience symptoms such as sweating, dizziness and nausea when faced with dolls.