Why Barbie is now an epic role model for mums

Barbie knows the struggles of parenting are real. Photo / Instagram

We grew up with Barbie, and now Barbie is growing up with us.

Sure, her long blonde hair, unrealistic figure and dreamy boyfriend made us all green with envy, but now Barbie is showing us she is super relatable too.

Instagramer @tiff_barbie, has been collecting Barbie dolls since she was a kid and has given followers an insight in to what our friend Barbie is like as a modern mum.

From applying cream to stretch marks, to indulging in some serious pregnancy cravings, here are our top 10 Barbie moments that prove she's become an epic role model for mums:

1. Battling the "tiger stripes"

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Trying to avoid the "tiger stripes" aka stretch marks 😝 this is part of my night routine 😴 Ken also massages my swollen feet even if they smell like cheese 🧀 😘🤣 I'm so tired from walking all day @disney I can't wait to lay on my couch and eat 🤤 ( I love using craving as an excuse to eat what I want 😎) BTW THANK FOR 9k followers !!!!! 😭😭😭💙💙💙 #pregnant#pregnancy#momlife#babybump#momsofinstagram#parenting#preggoproblems#stretchmarks#momtobe

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on Jun 3, 2017 at 8:07pm PDT

2. Enjoying some girl time and boba

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Brunch with my gorgeous BFF 😍😘 I love spending time with her 💖 WE LOVE BOBA 😍 I love you SUPER STAR BESTIE 💛 Serena + Food + Boba = happiness 😘 I hope everyone has a lovely Sunday 💖#boba#sundayfunday @serena.golden

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on Jun 4, 2017 at 10:24am PDT

3. Mastering multi-tasking

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Kelly's first real meal 💖💖💖 she's growing up so fast ☹️she's eating baby cereal from @gerber and she loved every bite 💘it's so amazing watching her grow everyday ❤️I love moments like this 😍#gerberbaby#momsofinstagram#babiesofinstagram#stopmotion#dailyparenting @parenting @dailyparenting

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on Apr 23, 2017 at 1:44pm PDT

4. Nailing the pregnancy announcement

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💖💙 !!! SURPRISE !!! 💙💖 🤰🏼 🤰🏼 🤰🏼 🤰🏼 #babynumer2#pregnant#expecting#momsofinstagram#pregnancyannouncement#ig_motherhood#dailyparenting#motherhoodrising#momblogger

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on May 19, 2017 at 5:04pm PDT

5. The realities of feeding a baby

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Cooked some lunch for the three of us 💗 (Ken is at work ⚖️) this was Kelly's first time eating pasta 🍝 and I think she loved it 😊 I tried explaining to her what a spoon works for but I don't think she was interested 🙅🏼 guess who has to take a bath ?!?! 👶🏼🤰🏼(SWIPE FOR MORE 📸)#momsofinstagram#motherhoodrising#lunch#pasta#momlife#dollphotogallery

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on May 23, 2017 at 2:09pm PDT

6. Giving in to cravings

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Don't worry it's just my pregnancy "cravings" 😉 My eating schedule has changed to this 💁🏼 pre-breakfast, breakfast, brunch, pre-lunch, lunch, snack time, snack time, pre-dinner, dinner, dessert, dessert and more dessert 🤤this is how I'm spending the rest in the night btw !! Yumm !! 🤰🏼 🤰🏼 🤰🏼 🤰🏼 🤰🏼 #motherhoodsimplified#aheadofthecurve#uniteininmotherhood#letthekids#momsofinstagram#momlife#cravings#pregnant#pregnancy#babybump#momtobe#pregnantlife#preggoproblems#preggocravings#cheatday#lays#boba#momblogger#babynumber2

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on May 27, 2017 at 7:23pm PDT

7. Showing off her baby bump

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Loving this sunny weather ☀️(our grass died 😭😂 we need to fix that) ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ #motherhoodsimplified#aheadofthecurve#uniteininmotherhood#letthekids#momsofinstagram#momlife#cravings#pregnant#pregnancy#babybump#summer#sunny#dollphotogallery

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on Jun 1, 2017 at 1:32pm PDT

8. Proving no family is "normal"

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All I wanted was a "normal" family picture... but we are the Carson's and that's not possible 😋 I love my family more than anything in this world. I love my wonderful baby boy Wyatt and my crazy big baby girl Kelly and of course my smelly husband Ken. I LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVEEEEEEEEEEE MY CHILDREN 😭💙 👩🏼👨🏼🤵🏼👰🏼💍💏👨‍👩‍👧‍👦#momsofinstagram#momlife#motherhoodsimplified#parenting

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on Jun 7, 2017 at 6:47pm PDT

9. Letting kids be kids

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NOM NOM NOMMMM 💛👶🏼💛#kiffturnsONE#babiesofinstagram#firstbirthday#dollphotogallery

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on May 22, 2017 at 11:05am PDT

10. #DadGoals and TMI

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Ken is very proud of Kelly for being an amazing and talented pooper just like him !!! This is a sneak peek to a NEW episode of Keeping up with Tiff ! Watch it this Valentine's Day !!! #keepingupwithtiff

A post shared by 💖11.01.15💖 (@tiff_thebarbie) on Feb 9, 2017 at 6:30pm PST