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A reborn doll is a doll that is designed to look like a real life baby. If you have never heard of reborns or have heard of them but want to know more, you have come to the right place.
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Reborn Dolls Overview
They are so lifelike that it is uncanny. Some of them are so realistic that they have even been rescued by police officers when people have reported them for being left unattended in parked vehicles.
So where did the idea of reborn baby dolls come from? How are they made and who makes them? Can you make them yourself? Where can you find them for sale? These are all question that will be answered for you here today. Let’s start at the beginning.
Reborn Dolls FAQ
| How much does a reborn doll cost? |
| The price varies hugely. You can find some really high quality items around the £300 mark but equally people can pay up to £20000 depending on the doll. There are also bargains out there for those who watch the auctions carefully. Sometimes really beautiful models can be picked up cheap that only need a little cleaning to bring them back to life. |
| Can they move or talk? |
| Normally, no. It's not something that most people require. There are however some dolls which may make a crying sound and some have fake tears. You may also find dolls that can have wet pee nappies. Of course, they don't actually drink milk. |
| Are reborn babies all made of silicone? |
| Yes, pretty much. Most are full body silicone. This way they will last and can be easily customised. |
| When was the first reborn made? |
| Some date it back to the late thirties. This was a time when more of an effort began to be made to make dolls look realistic. The popularity of these items as we know them today really began to take off at the start of this century. |
| Who makes reborn dolls? |
| Many are made by enthusiastic hobbyists all over the world. This of course means a fantastic range of designs to suit all tastes. Bigger companies have been getting in on the act over the years but it is largley still a home grown home made industry. |
| The dummy/pacifier keeps falling out of the mouth? |
| This is a problem we often hear. You should buy or make a doll which has a magnet behind the mouth. This will hold it in place. |
| What about hair styling? |
| Mohair is quite strong so you can certainly try a few different styles. If you are putting any products in then be sure to always clean them out. Leaving them in can cause problems. |
| Why do people buy Reborn Dolls? |
| For many reasons. The most spoken about reason is probably for those who have lost loved ones or young babies through miscarriage or child birth. The dolls provide a therapeutic effect in these cases. For others, they simply love the look and feel of the dolls and wish to build a collection. It's really a personal choice and it's important we don't judge anyone. It's all about what makes you happy. |
| What is a Reborn Baby? |
| Reborn baby dolls are extremely realistic lifelike babies created by expert designers in the UK and all over the world. In some case the dolls are made to look like a lost loved one. They are often mistaken for real babies. |
| How to Reborn a Doll? |
| Your starting point should be a purchasing a reborn doll kit. This will contain the basic tools you need to begin reborning a doll. There are multiple video tutorials on youtube which should quickly help you on your way. |
History of the Newborn Baby Doll
The art that is a reborn baby got its start in the 1990s. It is based in a tradition of artists, collectors and manufacturers restoring dolls and making them more enhanced and lifelike.
With the way that the internet brings people from all over the world together based on their interests, the creators, collectors and artists have formed a rather tight online society with their base being the dolls.
Although they got their start in the 1990’s, the first one was not marketed on eBay until 2002. With the success of online marketing, there are now entire online stores dedicated to this art form. They are quite fittingly called nurseries.
While many people collect models that look real for the works of art that they are, some people are using them as tools for managing grief from the loss of a child. Psychologist waver on the effectiveness of this and some even see it as more of a potential emotional danger.
Reborn Baby UK, Europe, USA, Worldwide
The production of reborn dolls has received worldwide attention and while in the UK they are very popular, they are also highly sought after in places such as the USA, Australia, all of the rest of Europe, Canada, Latin America and even Africa.
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There are tools and supplies being sold to make them all over the world plus accessories that you can purchase for your collection. They really do make wonderful handmade gifts for a loved one.
At the time of writing there are even conventions, organizations, books and magazines that are dedicated to nothing but this craft. When you get to see your very first model, you will understand exactly why that is.
Truly reborn dolls are available for adoption and just waiting to find the right parent(s).
Manufacturing Process for Lifelike Dolls
The process of making these items is called reborning and the people who do it are called reborners. As you might expect this is a very long and time consuming process.
The process starts with either a reborn doll kit or a manufactured vinyl doll and the supplies and tools that are needed. All of these things can be purchased separately from each other.
How it looks when it finished will depend on the reborner. Sometimes these artists create in the image of a child and sometimes not.
Vinyl Real Life Dolls
As long as the real life figure is vinyl, then any type can be used in this craft. There are some premade models that are popular for reshaping. Those made by Secrist, Apple Valley, Ashton-Drake Galleries, Lee Middleton, Zapf and Berenguer come to mind.
They come in various sizes and with varying facial expressions. The materials that the bodies are made from will be lifelike and one of the aforementioned companies actually has a vinyl that is trademarked for these dolls. These manufacturers also make them in sizes from preemies to child sizes. A preemie can be as small as 4 inches.
Reborn Dolls for Sale UK
These realistic dolls are available for purchase on eBay. At the time of this writing a search on eBay UK returned 9,575 results. They are in all shapes, sizes and price and they can be bought using the buy it now feature or in auctions.
The highest priced model on there at this time is selling for £5,958 and the lowest priced is selling for £1.99 although the items being sold for that price do not look like anything has been done to them in order for them to be truly called reborn. They look like any toy model that you would buy at a store.
Ethnic, Asian and Black Reborn Dolls
Reborn babies are made by people all over the world so it’s no surprise that they often represent their creators. Boy or Girl, Baby or Toddler, there are lots of great options for everyone.
Realistic Reborn Baby Doll Accessories
You can buy reborn doll accessories on eBay too. Anything from reborn doll clothes to blankets, pacifiers and bibs can be found and purchased. In short, anything that you would buy for a real baby can be purchased and all of it can be found on eBay. Popular accessories include items such as a dummy, dummy clips, hairbands. rosettes, ribbons, sponges, bottles and much more.
Media Coverage of Reborn Baby Dolls
Believe it or not these dolls have been featured on a number of television shows. One notable episode of Dr. Phil comes immediately to mind. The topic of discussion that day was “Obsessions” and reborns were one of the obsessions that was discussed.
Reborn Dolls on UK TV
There was also a show known as “My Fake Baby” that covered the lives of some of the women who are collectors. This was a documentary and it was featured on the UK tv show Richard & Judy.
During the show there was also an interview with reborner Jaime Eaton. Also interviewed were psychiatrist Raj Presuad and collector Mary Flint.
In 2009, 20/20 did an episode that discussed not only the attachment that some people have with these items but also the mothering process that goes along with it.
USA TV
One week after that show ABC News ran an article on the emotional interaction that people have with the dolls and the process of making them.
Another American news program, Inside Edition, had a segment that showcased reborner Eve Newsom along with the wonderful creations she had made.
The Guardian newspaper in the UK also did a recent feature on Reborn Doll collectors.
Well-Known Designers of Reborn Babies
Most of the best designers have their own shops where they sell the dolls, accessories and sometimes even the kits to make them. One of the top “nurseries” is Le Berceau des Reves. Others of note include Blessed Baby Creations, Nurserie La Petite Fee, Luciole, Bella Bambina Nursery and Ten Pink Toes Nursery.
There is also La Culla delle Coccole, Nikkis-Seaside-Babies, Yellow Cottage Nursery, Precious Babies Nursery and Binky Baby Nursery. There are a great many more than this out there though and simply searching online will get you more results than you can go through.