You are correct and here is the study from Germany again for relevancy:
The tendency or arousal towards hypothetical child sexual abuse was found to be lower in doll owners. This was true even after adjustment for higher self-reported sexual attraction to children and objectifying behavior.
This study is already being used/cited as a way to also consider the struggle of pedophiles:
The subject of sexual frustration is only just beginning to be explored in this area, with a small number of researchers talking about the potential utility of working with sexual fantasy and various fictional sexual outlets (e.g., stories, AI-generated content, and silicone dolls) as routes to addressing such frustration.
Source: Toward a Holistic Approach to Treatment and Support for People with Attractions to Children, March 2025, C. Harper, R. Lievesley, E. Woodward