It's becoming increasingly common for many families to start their own YouTube channels in the hopes of becoming influencers. For those that make it to that coveted status, it can be extremely lucrative.
However, people are saying one popular YouTube family has gone too far with their latest merchandise item.
Their YouTube channel has over 1.2 million subscribers who watch video updates about Sarah and Chris, and their children, Isabelle, 13; Esmé, 9; and Isla, 7.
Jace Ingham quickly began making appearances on the family's social media accounts.
The video titled "EMOTIONAL LIVE BIRTH - LABOUR AND DELIVERY!" has racked up over half a million views on YouTube since it was posted in March.
Even some of the family's most die-hard fans have criticized the news that came from their video titled "WE HAVE A VERY SPECIAL SECRET TO TELL - HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!"
They then revealed that they had teamed up with a doll creator to make a Jace doll available for their fans to purchase.
Reborn dolls are hyper-realistic dolls which are purchased by collectors and are sometimes used for therapeutic reasons. The Jace doll retails for about $340, or $418 if you get extra accessories.
Many YouTube users commented that it was "weird" and "creepy" for the family to sell a doll version of Jace.
The dolls are being made and sold by designer Mary Shortle and it is a limited-edition design with only 250 dolls made.
They have since said that the doll is not of Jace, but was inspired by him and shares his name. They have also said that a number of their fans have responded positively to the news.
""Baby reborn dolls bring so much joy and happiness to so many children and people alike throughout the world — our children included," Chris said in an interview with Buzzfeed News. "So why not bring something positive to our own followers like that?"
