"When you hold a reborn, the realism in the artistry is one of the things that draws you," says Knoppe, 60. "Then they're weighted like a real baby. So when you're holding them, you get that ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Hyperrealistic baby dolls can cost upwards of 15,000 euros. Babyclon, a doll producer, uses medical-grade silicone, alpaca hair, and nail resin, which contribute to ...

"When she handed me my reborn baby in a blanket and I felt the weight ... in their pram I feel like the mum I should be. I ...