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Polls indicate a divided public opinion, with roughly 61% in favor and 39% opposed to the launch. Many support the doll primarily because they see it as a way for children—especially those with Down Syndrome—to have relatable toys, though skeptics worry about the motivations behind such products.

Conservative commentator Matt Walsh notably argued that the left’s push for inclusivity, including the portrayal of Down Syndrome in media and toys, aligns with eugenics tendencies—suggesting that the social and political climate often denigrates these individuals by promoting their "elimination," especially through abortion. Walsh suggests that the doll, though unintentional, could be co-opted into a broader cultural narrative emphasizing life and value regardless of disabilities.