Looking to pull off the ultimate prank? Fake-A-Baby.com claims to be the go-to spot for “the best gag gifts on the planet.” Their standout offering? A “$9.95 Fake Ultrasound.” But that’s just the beginning—they also have prosthetic bellies, faux pregnancy documents, and even what they call “fake pregnant boobs.” Seriously, this is a real thing.
When you think of gag gifts, a $300 prosthetic belly probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet for a community misled by a young woman faking a pregnancy, this was no laughing matter. A teenager in Michigan spent months convincing everyone she was expecting triplets, using products from Fake-A-Baby.com. The situation escalated to the point where gifts started rolling in from well-meaning friends, family, and even local churches.
The girl managed to fool her 16-year-old boyfriend into believing he was about to become a dad of three. He shared with local news, “I started looking for jobs the best I could.” The ruse began to unravel when the boyfriend’s mother tried to contact the girl’s doctor. Surprise, surprise—there was no doctor! And let’s not forget the tiny detail that she had been “pregnant” for ten months with no baby in sight. Ultimately, her cover was blown when a member of the “Moms of Triplets” Facebook group recognized a fake ultrasound image.
While local police are looking into the matter, no charges have been filed because no one has stepped forward to claim fraud. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Fake-A-Baby.com has hit the headlines. Back in 2013, a correctional officer faced abuse charges after discovering his girlfriend had lied about being pregnant using an ultrasound from the same site, though the case was dismissed due to lack of credible evidence.
Responding to the backlash from this recent incident, the site’s creator posted a message clarifying that their products are meant purely for entertainment: “I personally want to ensure everyone this website is very obviously intended for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY…. We do not condone any activity, imagined or real other than using our products for FUN!” Sure, because nothing says “fun” quite like a fake ultrasound and a phony pregnancy document.
While it’s clear there’s a market for such items, the site’s offerings leave a lot to be desired. For more information on legitimate pregnancy resources, check out this excellent resource on infertility from Mount Sinai. And if you’re curious about at-home insemination options, make sure to visit this page from Make A Mom.
In summary, fake pregnancies might sound amusing at first, but they can lead to serious repercussions. Always think twice before diving into gag gifts that could potentially hurt others.