Yes, it’s highly recommended. I think dolls are not as heavy as people say, but I do understand it depends on the person, I am lucky enough to be a gym rat. I have so much fun with her weight, twirling her (carefully) in my arms bridal style, dip her, even dance around. She is Damn CUTE, drop dead gorgeous, beautiful, pristine, where was I? oh yes, adorable, (you get the picture). She is soft and squishy, an amazing cuddle buddy, even without a heating function, she warms up pretty easily with a heat blanket and my body heated.