Those who care for startlingly realistic 'reborn' dolls often come up against fierce criticism, but many may not realise that there's a heartbreaking reason behind these purchases, which are far more ...

Highly realistic baby dolls have become a global phenomenon, with collectors shelling out for luxury baby gear and doting on their “reborns” as if they were human children.

Sarah Mellman’s dolls already contain enough real-life touches — dewy newborn skin, lifelike blue veins and visible saliva — to be confused for the real thing. But a further step … ...

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A weekend spent mothering a robot baby to mirror the “real experience” of parenting is meant to discourage teenage girls from getting pregnant. But so-called Baby Think it Over dolls don't cut ...

The dolls, which began as an American-based hobby, have now gone global. The goal is to take vinyl and silicone doll parts and make them look as lifelike as possible.

Lifestyle Babies 'I make lifelike baby dolls – people troll me but they help more than you know' Margriet Shein is determined to shake off the misconceptions surrounding her lifelike baby dolls ...

Lifelike baby dolls, known as "Reborns," are, possibly, more popular with adults than with children.

THIS is the moment a grieving dad broke down in tears after receiving a lifelike replica doll in memory of his stillborn son. Shane Pointon, 44, has battled the grief of losing his baby son, Jay ...

The dolls, made by JC Toys, are the most lifelike baby dolls Cann has found anywhere, she said. Dolls are stored at the "North Pole" home of Deb Cann, aka Mrs. Claus, and her husband Santa ...

The doll, with a starting bid of $585, eventually sold for more than $1,200. These days, she makes a doll in eight to 10 hours. She starts with a kit, which do-it-yourselfers might buy online.