Maddie, 19, a mom of two from the UK, says people have called her "crazy" for raising her Reborn Doll, Forrest, as a real baby alongside her human daughter, Ophelia, 18-months.

She picks a "baby of the day" to focus on and dress up in baby clothes; she has 28 of them and two more on the way. Her dolls vary in size, from a preemie that's a few pounds to one about the size ...

A mom of two, who has built an online following showcasing her lifelike reborn dolls, is sharing her heartbreak after pregnancy loss – and how the dolls have helped her.

A pre-manufactured reborn doll starts at around $50, Trigg says, while a hand-sculpted original finished silicone doll can cost upwards of $5,000 or even $10,000, depending on the artist.

'Human Barbie' spends £350 on lifelike baby doll so she doesn't get empty nest syndrome (and she even dresses and feeds the toy) Marcela Iglesias, 47, modelled the toy on photographs of herself ...

SAO PAULO — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online fascination and political debate in Brazil, with lawmakers even bringing the lifelike ...

The rise of lifelike “reborn” baby dolls in Brazil has triggered emotional reactions, ... 'Real children are more...' By Simran Singh . Published on: Jun 01, 2025 06:22 PM IST . Share Via.