Peruvian Worry Doll Pins - The story of the worry doll is a local Peruvian legend.
 
According to this legend, children tell their worries to the Worry Doll, placing them under their pillows at night. By morning, the dolls have gifted them wisdom & knowledge to eleminate their worries. For small children, the explanation is that the Worry Doll takes the worry away during the night so the child can sleep peacefully.