Babeside Reborn Baby Dolls

Babeside is one of the most popular budget reborn brands in the UK. Its ready-made babies cost far less than an artist-made reborn, which makes them a favourite for first-time collectors and as gifts.

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About Babeside

Babeside sells ready-made reborn dolls through its own website and on Amazon. The brand has been trading online since at least 2022, when its Trustpilot profile was set up, and it now offers a large range of newborns, toddlers, twins and mini babies.

Most Babeside dolls have a soft cloth body with vinyl head and limbs, while others have a full vinyl body that can be bathed. Many come with an outfit and accessories such as a dummy or bottle, and some models have heartbeat and sound features. The dolls are sold as toys for children aged 3 and over as well as for collectors.

A Note on “Silicone”

Some Babeside listings describe dolls as “full silicone” alongside “soft vinyl body”. Most budget reborns, including these, are made from soft vinyl. Solid platinum silicone reborns are a different product, made by specialist artists and usually costing several hundred pounds. If true silicone matters to you, check the listing carefully before you buy.

What Buyers Say About Babeside

Babeside has more than 1,700 reviews on Trustpilot with an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5. Around three quarters of reviewers give five stars, while about one in eight give one star. Trustpilot does not verify individual reviews, so treat them as a guide.

What people like

• Lifelike looks for the price. Many reviewers say the dolls look like the photos and are more realistic than they expected.
• Plenty of choice. Buyers like being able to pick from cloth or vinyl bodies and sleeping or awake babies, some with sound features.
• Packaging and extras. Dolls usually arrive in a gift box with clothes and accessories, which makes them popular presents.
• Customer service. Babeside replies to most negative reviews, and some buyers say problems were sorted out.

Common complaints

• Not quite like the photos. Some buyers say the colouring or size differed from the listing.
• Hair and lashes. A recurring complaint is hair or eyelashes coming loose after play.
• Delivery delays. Some orders from the Babeside website took longer than expected to arrive.
• Smell on arrival. New vinyl can have a plastic smell. Airing the doll for a few days usually helps.

Is Babeside Right for You?

Babeside is a good choice if you want an affordable, lifelike baby for display or as a gift, and you are happy with the occasional imperfection. Reading the reviews on the exact doll you want is the best way to avoid surprises.

If you want collector-level painting, rooted mohair, a credited sculpt and a COA, an artist-made reborn or a limited edition kit is a better fit, though it will cost much more.

For a child, a cloth-bodied or full vinyl Babeside doll is the more practical choice, as these stand up to play better than delicate artist reborns. Check the age guidance on the listing and keep any magnetic dummies away from young children.

Buying in the UK

• Amazon UK is often the quickest option, with Prime delivery on many dolls and easy returns.
• The Babeside website usually has the widest range, regular sales and discount codes. Check the delivery times shown at checkout.

You can compare Babeside with other affordable brands on our reborn doll shop, or read our reborn doll clothes guide for outfits that fit.