Are Baby Alive dolls worth it, or do they get gross?

Verified-purchase reviewers and r/toddlers threads largely praise Baby Alive for engaging pretend play and a pleasant vanilla scent, but r/Parenting threads warn that the drink-and-wet mechanism leaves a wet interior that can mildew if not dried. The consensus is they're worth it if caregivers are willing to rinse and air-dry the doll after feeding sessions.