Our eighth Wednesday Wonder was a lovely, slightly unusual reborn baby girl with a very cute crooked mouth.
She has beautiful brown eyes and hair, and was very reasonably priced for a doll of this quality.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This Wednesday Wonder was a little different: baby Joseph, a kit for a 3 month old baby.
He is a little big for his age, so once finished he can fit into older clothes, perhaps even up to 12 months.
He has a chubby little belly and legs, and came with a certificate.
This is a DIY kit so you need to paint and assemble Joseph yourself. The chubby Realborn® belly plate is sold separately.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This Thursday Temptation was Sally-Anne, lovingly created by Jayne Heappey, who had been reborning since 2008.
Sally-Anne was created to represent the real feel of a baby with correct head weighting and anatomically correct limbs.
Her skin tone was carefully chosen for realism, and her body was filled to give a lifelike weight.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our seventh Friday Favourite was another beautiful reborn baby doll.
The baby is twenty two inches with very realistic skin and non blinking eyes. The baby has soft hair and a pretty crooked smile.
This newborn baby doll came with the clothes pictured.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This Friday Favourite was wee baby Daniel.
He weighs 5 pounds 10 ounces and has three-quarter arms and legs.
He came exactly as pictured, in the same lovely outfit.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
For a little extra sunshine, this Wednesday Wonder was baby boy Levi.
Little Levi was created by Jayne Heappey, a Yorkshire reborn artist who makes reborn dolls full time.
She mentioned that Levi had a small dent on the back of his head, so he needed a few extra cuddles.
Levi came with his nappy, blanket, dummy and birth certificate.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This Wednesday Wonder was a beautiful little girl called Abigail, from a sculpt by Fiorenza Biancheri.
She has subtle veining and mottling with blue undertones for depth to recreate a real baby’s skin tone.
She weighs five pounds and is twenty two inches in length. Abigail has been realistically weighted as well as having floppy arms and legs.
She came with everything pictured, including the outfit and accessories.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Ashton-Drake Galleries is an American collectibles company famous for its lifelike baby dolls, including the So Truly Real range with soft RealTouch vinyl skin. In the UK most Ashton Drake babies are bought pre-loved, so we gather the latest eBay listings here in one place.
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Second-hand Ashton Drake dolls can be real bargains. A few quick checks will help you avoid disappointment:
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Today we are showcasing the beautiful “Chloe” from Ashton Drake Reborns.
Linda Murray is the supremely talented designer of this little beauty.
This reborn girl is a lovely little bundle of joy and makes for an excellent addition to any collection.
She can actually respond to your touch which is not something we normally see but may be a nice add-on depending on your preference.
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This reborn made a great gift option for someone starting a reborn collection.
He/She is 18 Inches and weighs 4lb.
The buyer could decide whether the baby was a boy or a girl. This reborn was made in a small workshop in Spain as part of the Saxon Reborn collection.
The baby came with a nappy, dummy, birth certificate and scan photo.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This Friday Favourite was gorgeous Saskia.
Saskia is from a sculpt by Bonnie Brown and was made by Clare’s Reborn Nursery.
She weighs 6 pounds and is 22 inches in length. Her “birth date” was the 21st of June.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Little Olivia was number 5 in our Thursday Temptations series.
She weighs four pounds and is eighteen inches in length. Olivia came complete with a sleepsuit, headband, dummy, blanket and more.
At under £100, she was an absolute bargain.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
A real Friday treat: a tiny ten inch baby girl who is just adorable.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This Monday Marvel was a real beauty.
This tiny little girl measures just twenty four centimetres. She has delicate mohair and still has the umbilical cord.
Her mouth is open so you can see her tiny tongue. She also came with a dummy and a Moses basket.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This Tuesday Treasure was happy, smiley little Esther.
She weighs 3 kg and is 19 inches long.
She was made from the limited edition Milo sculpt by Heike Kolpin.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This really beautiful reborn sparked a bidding war on eBay, and it’s easy to see why fans wanted to add her to their collections.
Her first owner had bought her only a couple of months earlier, but sometimes these things don’t work out.
This reborn has soft mohair, weighs just over five pounds and is twenty inches long.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This Wednesday Wonder was a pre-loved reborn up for adoption, from the Indie sculpt by Laura Lee Eagles.
She had been well looked after and mostly used for display, in a smoke-free home.
She weighs 5 pounds 4 ounces and is eighteen inches long.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
A truly lovely Thursday Temptation from Kate’s Cradles and the wonderfully talented reborn artist Catherine Turner.
Newborn Baby Girl
Birth Date: 21st March 2020
Weight: 3 lb and 10 oz
Length: 18 Inches
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This reborn baby girl was looking for a new home after her owner could not quite bond with her. It can happen sometimes that a reborn and their new parent are just not a good fit.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This Thursday Temptation was beautiful little Rosie, created by BabyDollArt UK.
She weighs four pounds and is eighteen inches long. She came complete with her sleepwear, dummy and nappy.
Thanks to her weight and design, she can be held just like a real baby. The seller also offered to remove her magnetic dummy on request.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our third Friday Favourite was sweet Shaya.
She is a gorgeous collector’s piece that any reborn fan would love.
Like many artist reborns, Shaya was sold as a collector’s item, not suitable for anyone under 14. She was created with much care and attention.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
This beautiful baby boy is from a sculpt by Bonnie Brown. He was pre-loved, and his previous owner had obviously looked after him very well.
Pre-loved reborns like this can be hard to find, and auctions can turn up a bargain.
He is fully weighted, with rooted and painted (combi) hair.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our second Monday Marvel was a truly gorgeous reborn baby girl, “born” at Kate’s Kindergarten.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our first Thursday Temptation was Odessa, more breathtaking work from the Little Sunshine Nursery.
Little Odessa is from a sculpt by the supremely talented Laura Lee Eagles. She is eighteen inches long and weighs three pounds.
She attracted quite a bidding war when she was listed.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our second Tuesday Treasure was Baby Rosalie.
Rosalie is from a sculpt by Olga Auer and was brought to life by Scottish reborn artist Marian Ross.
She was filled with a mix of fine glass granules, steel beads and high quality, soft fibre-fill to create a realistic weight, whilst still retaining the cuddle factor and slight floppiness of a real newborn baby.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our first Monday Marvel was Corvin, another delightful creation from Sam’s Reborn Nursery.
He is from a sculpt by Sabine Altenkirch.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our second Friday Favourite was the lovely Kinsley.
She is another baby from the renowned Sam’s Reborn Nursery.
You are sure to fall in love with Kinsley’s beautiful smile.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our second Wednesday Wonder was Sue Sue from Sam’s Reborn Nursery.
Gorgeous Sue Sue is from a sculpt by Natali Blick.
She was highly sought after, with a bidding war breaking out among admirers.
She came with everything in the pictures, apart from the pram and other props.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our first Friday Favourite was newborn baby doll Michael.
This fantastic reborn attracted at least 34 bids while it was listed.
He was made from a Bountiful Baby kit and weighs 5 pounds.
He came with a certificate of authenticity, plus all the clothes and accessories pictured.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
Our first Wednesday Wonder was this excellent work from Wendy Graham of “Wendy’s Babies”.
Rosalie is truly a wonder.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
In this series we highlighted reborn dolls for sale that caught our eye, filed by the day of the week. Our first Tuesday Treasure was a real find.
Harriet from the Sunshine Nursery really stood out. This is quite stunning work, to say the least.
This eBay listing has now ended, but you can find similar reborns for sale in our reborn doll shop, updated daily.
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This is part of what we hope will be an ongoing series where we highlight Reborn Nurseries from all over the world.
We are going to start with this one from Kelli Maple:
Take the guided tour around the nursery and see what Kelli has come up with. She has quite the collection of reborn dolls.
She has certainly gone to a lot of effort to create a beautiful nursery for her reborns. So much attention to detail is evident and her passion for reborn babies really shines through.
Next up, we will hopefully take a look at a UK reborn nursery.
Paradise Galleries is one of the best-known names in lifelike baby dolls, with a huge range of newborns, toddlers and even realistic pets. The catch for UK collectors is that there is no UK stockist. This guide explains who Paradise Galleries are, how their dolls are made, and the best ways to buy one from the UK.
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The brand
Crafting lifelike dolls since 1991.
Paradise Galleries has been making dolls since 1991, with its design team based in southern California. The company began with collectible porcelain dolls, which is why you will still see many Paradise Galleries porcelain figures on eBay. Today it is best known for realistic vinyl babies and toddlers.
Its collections include newborns, sleeping babies, toddlers and the Forever Yours babies, as well as Furever realistic pets and a range of Down Syndrome Awareness babies. Many dolls are designed with renowned reborn sculptors, including Ping Lau, Jannie de Lange, Pat Moulton, Mayra Garza and Sherri Williams.
Craftsmanship
Each doll goes through several careful stages:
Giving back
Paradise Galleries supports Reborns with Reasons, a community outreach programme that brings doll therapy to seniors in nursing homes and memory care, including people living with dementia. The company has also donated one of its babies to a care home resident through it.
For UK collectors
There are two main routes:
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If you love the Paradise Galleries look, Babeside makes lifelike cloth-body babies at a similar price that are simple to order from the UK.
They are lifelike vinyl dolls made from sculpts by well-known reborn artists, finished with painted details and weighted cloth bodies. Because they are produced in collections rather than reborned one at a time by an individual artist, collectors often call them reborn-style dolls.
There is no official UK stockist. You can order from the Paradise Galleries website, which lists the United Kingdom as a destination but prices in US dollars, or buy pre-loved dolls on eBay UK.
Possibly. For orders up to £135, overseas sellers should add UK VAT at checkout. Above £135, import VAT and sometimes customs duty are collected on delivery, and couriers may add a handling fee. Check the total cost before you order.
The company uses three exclusive vinyls called GentleTouch, SoftTouch and FlexTouch, depending on the doll.
Yes. New dolls arrive in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity. When buying second-hand, ask whether the box and certificate are included.
Babeside makes similar lifelike cloth-body babies at a comparable price and is easy to order from the UK. See our Babeside shop for the full range.
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Ashton-Drake is one of the best-known names in lifelike baby dolls. Its So Truly Real babies are collected all over the world, and in the UK they are mostly bought pre-loved on eBay.
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Ashton-Drake Galleries is an American collectibles company that has been making dolls since 1985, and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025. It is part of the same family of companies as The Bradford Exchange.
Artist-made reborns from small independent studios are usually painted by hand in many layers and finished in very small numbers, so they cost far more. Ashton-Drake dolls are aimed at a wider collector market.
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Ashton-Drake has more than 18,000 reviews on Trustpilot, with an overall score of 3.8 out of 5. About 65% of reviewers give five stars and 18% give one star. Trustpilot does not verify individual reviews, so treat them as a guide.
Ashton-Drake’s own websites are aimed at customers in the US and Canada, so most UK collectors buy through eBay. When buying a pre-loved doll:
These videos show what Ashton Drake babies look like out of the box.
These are some of the Ashton-Drake babies you will often see listed on eBay. Many are now retired, so pre-loved is the only way to find them.
Looking for something more affordable? See our Babeside reborn dolls guide or browse the full reborn doll shop.
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Have you recently purchased a reborn baby doll? or even not so recently but feel compelled to share your thoughts on what you like or dislike about the doll.
If you would like to review any reborn dolls, kits, clothes or accessories for rebornbaby.org.uk then please feel free to get in touch. You don’t have to be a great writer by any means. Honesty is all we are looking for.
Reading reborn doll reviews from fans is an excellent way to learn and discover new artists and designers. There is so much going on in the reborn world that it’s impossible to keep up.
Sometimes the best reborn creators don’t get any publicity and many of us miss out on buying reborn dolls we would love to have.
So, yes, please contact us if you would like to get involved.
Perhaps you have already come across the Patsy Family while browsing youtube? If not, head on over and take a look at their channel.
There are a lot of different things going on there but of course the Reborn Doll videos are what we are interested in. Here is one of their daughter taking her reborn doll on a shopping trip.
There is lots more cool and fun stuff to check out like this unboxing video.
I notice that the comments are turned off on most of their videos. Sadly this is often the case as people say nasty things which is really unforgivable when children are involved.
Sometimes it can surprising how upset some people get about Reborn Dolls. Many of us love and cherish our reborn babies but for others they can be upsetting to see.
Lina Mikaelson shared a picture of her newborn baby doll “Emilia” on instagram and was taken aback by some of the messages she received. Lina had hoped to have our own child but it didn’t happen.
Lina often takes the doll for walks in a stroller and is approached by strangers wondering how old, the name etc…just normal questions about a baby.
She has to be careful to answer correctly and listen to her gut feeling as sometimes people are not happy when they realise it’s a reborn.
She will sometimes tell a white lie to avoid any confrontation while for others she will simply say, no, it’s a doll.
Lina has suffered in the past from panic attacks. When traveling with a friend who had a baby, she noticed that having someone to look after helped her focus and get through the anxiety.
“Servant” is a psychological thriller series created by Tony Basgallop, with M. Night Shyamalan as executive producer and showrunner. It premiered on Apple TV+ on 28 November 2019 and ran for four seasons, ending in March 2023.
The story follows a Philadelphia couple, Dorothy and Sean Turner, after the death of their baby son, Jericho. To help Dorothy cope, a therapist suggests a lifelike reborn doll, which she treats as her real child. The couple then hire a young nanny, Leanne, to look after the “baby”.
Things, as is normal in this genre, don’t go according to plan, and the mystery unfolds episode by episode. Shyamalan is certainly known for liking a story with a twist or two.
The reborn doll plays a central part in the show. Apple released a behind-the-scenes trailer showing how the doll used for Jericho was made, and Slashfilm described it as more realistic and unnerving than any doll the genre had seen before.
Find the best Black Friday deals on reborn baby dolls, including vinyl, silicone and accessories. Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday 27 November, with Cyber Monday on 30 November. It is one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, so keep an eye out for coupons, promo codes and special offers.
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We gather the best discounted reborn dolls and accessories in one place, updated as the offers go live.
Babeside’s Black Friday sale is already live, so you don’t need to wait until 27 November. Use code AFF20 at checkout for 20% off.
Be realistic about what to expect. Reborn dolls are not always heavily discounted on Black Friday, especially handmade artist dolls. Big marketplaces and brands selling budget vinyl reborns are the most likely to drop their prices, and accessories are often reduced too. We keep an eye on the offers and point you towards the genuine bargains.
Vinyl dolls are the most popular and budget-friendly option. They hold paint well, are durable enough for gentle play or display, and most have a soft, weighted cloth body. Black Friday vinyl deals sometimes come bundled with clothing or feeding accessories.
Full-body silicone dolls are prized for their lifelike softness and flexibility. They are heavier, more delicate and significantly more expensive than vinyl, so any discount on a genuine silicone doll is worth a look.
Many budget dolls are advertised as “silicone” or “silicone vinyl” but are actually made of soft vinyl. They can be lovely dolls at a great price, but don’t expect the feel of true full silicone. If the price looks too good for a silicone doll, read the description closely.
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Browse the dolls and accessories we have picked out for Black Friday.
With so many Black Friday listings, focusing on craftsmanship rather than the size of the discount helps you choose a doll you will love. Key things to compare:
| Feature | Vinyl reborn | Full silicone reborn |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Firmer vinyl, usually on a soft cloth body | Soft and squishy all over |
| Durability | Hard-wearing | Can tear or mark if handled roughly |
| Weight | Lighter | Heavier |
| Bath time | Full-vinyl bodies only | Usually yes |
| Best for | First reborns and children | Adult collectors |
| Price | Lower | Higher |
Accessories can make a reborn feel much more real, and they are often among the easiest items to find discounted.
You will find our year-round picks on the reborn doll clothing and supplies & accessories pages.
Reborn dolls vary widely in quality, so take a moment to check listings carefully, even when a deal is ending soon:
Black Friday is a great time to buy your first reborn. A few guidelines help narrow the choice:
Whether you are a long-time collector or buying your very first reborn, Black Friday is a good chance to save on a new baby, upgrade your collection or pick up the finishing touches.
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Black Friday is on Friday 27 November 2026, followed by Cyber Monday on 30 November. Many UK retailers start their offers earlier in November.
Sometimes. Discounts vary from year to year and from seller to seller. Budget vinyl reborns and accessories on big marketplaces are the most likely to be reduced, while handmade artist dolls are discounted less often.
Vinyl reborns are firmer, lighter and more affordable, and most have a soft cloth body. Full silicone reborns feel softer and more lifelike all over, but they cost more, weigh more and need gentler handling.
Not always. Many budget dolls are described as “silicone” or “silicone vinyl” but are made of soft vinyl. Genuine full silicone dolls usually cost considerably more, so check the description carefully.
Durable vinyl reborns with cloth bodies are the better choice for children. High-end silicone reborns are usually intended for adult collectors because they are delicate.
When you buy online from a UK business you normally have 14 days to cancel after delivery. This right does not cover items made to your own specification, such as a custom commissioned reborn, so check the seller’s terms before you order.
Yes, if you buy from reputable sellers with clear photos of the actual doll, good reviews and a fair returns policy. Paying by credit card for an item over £100 also gives you Section 75 protection.
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A lot has been written in the media about how much money some people choose to spend on reborn dolls.
The general consensus of a lot of the articles particularly in the more thrashy publications tends to offer an almost disapproving glance at those who have spent large sums amassing their collection.
Personally, I feel it’s the decision of the buyer. They are the ones who know how much joy reborn dolls bring into their lives. The word “priceless” often comes up in conversation with those who collect reborn babies.
The other point is that not all reborn dolls are expensive. There are plenty of cheap reborn dolls options for those who either can’t afford it or would prefer to spend a modest amount.
There is quite a difference in price between the various models usually based on materials used, how realistic plus the reputation of the designer.
If you’ve been browsing “reborn baby dolls” on Amazon or UK/EU reseller sites, you’ll notice the same budget labels appearing again and again: Babeside, JIZHI, iCradle, Zero Pam, Lonian and Anano.
They’re often grouped together because they share a similar route to market: online-first branding, marketplace listings, and price points that sit well below handmade collector reborns.
That doesn’t automatically make them a poor choice. It just means you need to buy with the right expectations.
In most cases, these are factory-made realistic baby dolls sold ready-to-ship, often with a bundle of accessories. Many are vinyl with a soft cloth body, while some listings use “silicone” language that can be confusing unless you read the material details carefully.
They’re usually not the same as an artist-made reborn. Traditional reborns are typically hand-painted and assembled by an individual artist (or small studio), often using a kit, with more time spent on skin depth, mottling, veining, weighting, and finishing details.
Babeside is commonly positioned as a reborn-focused brand with a large catalogue. You’ll see a mix of vinyl-style dolls and higher-priced models advertised as silicone. Product pages are often more complete than marketplace-only listings, but it’s still worth checking exactly what “silicone” means for the specific doll you’re viewing.
JIZHI is frequently seen at lower price points and often sold as a “gift set” style bundle (doll + outfit + accessories). It’s common on marketplaces, so you’ll usually find plenty of buyer photos and reviews to skim—useful for seeing how the doll looks outside studio lighting.
iCradle is widely listed across marketplaces and often leans into “lifelike” styling and toddler/newborn variants. Because it shows up so often, you may have more review volume to compare between similar-looking models.
Zero Pam tends to sit in the same bracket as JIZHI and iCradle. You’ll often see standardised accessories and repeated model photography across different listings, which is normal for factory-produced lines.
Lonian and Anano are commonly encountered as marketplace-facing labels rather than brands people actively seek out in collector circles. They tend to appear on similar product types at similar price points, often with very comparable accessory bundles.
There was a large doll festival held last weekend in the German town of Eschwege.
There were over 140 exhibits which of course included newborn baby dolls and various other reborns. Tge show is called Puppenfesttage.
The event was well attended with over 1000 people arriving from all parts of Europe. The host of the event “Leokadia Wolfers” spoke of how important the occasion is each year to doll collectors in Europe.
Corinna Greiner-Husarand and her daughter from Mainz were particularly excited by the reborn exhibits with the young girl purchasing her second reborn. Both young and old find plenty to enjoy each year.
The display from Mandy Schumann showed reborns in incubators which was not to everyone’s taste.
She defended her creations noting that realism is always something to strive for in the reborn community.
The town of Keene in New Hampshire had an emergency situation a few years back thanks to a newborn reborn doll left unattended in a car.
Working officer Jason Short discover the doll while out on his route and thinking it was a real baby smashed the window of the car and began giving the doll CPR.
Officer Short spoke of how realistic and lifelike the doll was. It took him sometime to realise it was in fact a doll belonging to a local reborn collector.
Police agreed to pay for the window damage.
Please remember to look after your reborn babies as situations like this can be quite traumatic for people who do no realise that such wonderful creations exist.
There a great article just been published online which is well worth a read.
This is the story of Carrie Frantz. After getting out of an abusive marriage and suffering health difficulties,
Carrie needed something to turn her life around. The answer came from her adorable reborn doll. She would try and make her own!
Carrie put what little money she had together and went on eBay to purchase a reborn doll kit. Working from home was a big factor for her due to caring for her young son.
Becoming a reborn doll designer really turned her life around. She was able to do something she loved while earning a living and looking after her boy.
It’s not just about earning money of course. Carrie and others feel the work is important because of the multiple mental health benefits they can offer in certain situations and of course the joy they bring to so many.
A reborn doll makes a thoughtful Christmas gift, whether it is someone’s first baby or a new addition to a collection. This guide covers how to choose one and why they make such special presents.
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If you plan to start or add to a reborn doll collection, or buy one as a gift, start your research early. Custom artist-made reborns can take several weeks to make, and popular ready-made babies can sell out in December.
A reborn is far more personal than the average present, so think about exactly what would make the person happy. If they already collect, look at what they have. Is there a gap, or have they mentioned a doll they love?
Choosing a reborn is far more meaningful than picking a generic toy. Many artists will make a baby to order with the hair colour, eye colour, skin tone and name you choose, and even a personalised birth certificate. It is the kind of gift that is treasured long after New Year.
Christmas can bring joy, but also moments of reflection and loneliness. A reborn’s soft body, realistic weight and lifelike face can be very calming, whether for someone who misses having children around or a collector who simply finds comfort in holding a baby.
Owners love dressing their babies, putting together festive outfits and planning Christmas photo shoots. Our reborn doll clothes guide covers sizes and outfit ideas.
With gentle care, a well-made reborn will last for many years. Keep it out of direct sunlight and follow our care tips. Some models have a battery-powered heartbeat or sound, so check whether batteries are included.
Many families dress their reborns in festive outfits and bring them out by the tree year after year, adding warmth and nostalgia to the season.
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Some do, but most collectors enjoy choosing a festive outfit themselves. Newborn Christmas sleepsuits and knitted hats fit many reborns.
Yes. Many older collectors find comfort and companionship in owning a reborn, and doll therapy is widely used in dementia care.
Artist-made reborns can often be ordered with a chosen hair colour, eye colour, skin tone and name, plus a personalised birth certificate. Ready-made budget dolls are sold as they are, though you can still add your own outfit and accessories.
Order a custom artist-made reborn by early autumn, as each baby can take several weeks to paint and finish. Ready-made dolls from Amazon UK or Babeside usually arrive within days, but order by early December to be safe.
Choose carefully. Budget cloth-bodied and full vinyl dolls are sold for children aged 3 and over, while artist-made reborns are delicate collector pieces. Check the age guidance and keep magnetic dummies away from young children.
Aoife Kearney from Northern Ireland has never had any interest in having a real baby or a romantic relationship.
She has always found it difficult to mix and was quite shy growing up.
She was diagnosed with autism when she was 19 and now at the age of 26 has found great comfort in owning a reborn doll.
She watched a documentary about real life baby dolls with her mother and became smitten.
She dreamed of one day having her own and that dream came true with the arrival of baby Dominic which she bought online.
Dominic is always by Aoifes side accompanying her to the shop, hairdressers, pub etc
She says that having Dominic with her has helped calm her in situations she would normally find stressful.
She has been hurt by some of the taunts from people but the benefits far outweigh the negatives.
A woman who recently listed a reborn doll for sale was surprised to be on the receiving end of some nasty abuse.
The reborn doll had been a present for her daughter bought several months previously. The girl had shown little interest in the doll so her mother decided to sell it and put the money towards this years presents.
One person browsing the website came across the listing and seeing how realistic the reborn was thought that it was actually a real baby that was for sale.
She certainly let the seller know exactly what she thought of her before being put right. It just goes to show how lifelike reborn dolls really are.
The New Yorker’s photo feature “The Women Who Mother Lifelike Baby Dolls” looks at the work of American photographer Jamie Diamond and the reborn community.
Diamond first came across reborns through an earlier self-portrait project about motherhood, “I Promise to Be a Good Mother”. She went on to spend time with reborn artists and collectors, photographing them with their dolls.
Her photographs of reborn mothers and their babies are particularly touching and well worth checking out. Some really superb work.
You can read the article on the New Yorker website.
We have a great variety of lifelike reborn dolls for sale, with prices that update daily.
A mother of a woman who suffered from various disabilities has spoken about the value these creations have brought to her life.
Natalea Wilson had problems with seizures as well as mobility and sight issues. She had a tough time growing up and was often the butt of jokes among other children.
She lacked severely in confidence and grew more detached as time went on.
Living on disability payments and with little to fill her day, Nataleas life drifted on aimlessly. That was until her mother bought her a reborn doll.
Since then she has a purpose. She no longer sleeps all day but takes the reborn for walks as well as feeding and clothing.
It has awakened her maternal side.
She is now building quite a collection of realistic baby dolls and her mother believes the transformation has been huge thanks to the emotional impact of the reborns.
Her confidence has grown and of course she is happier.
Ghadeer Al-Shirazi a reborn doll artist from Kuwait recently gave an interview to the Kuwait times.
It’s a wonderful read and you can really fell the passion she has for reborning.
Her work consists of incredibly realistic reborn dolls with plenty of variation in face structure.
She also runs courses in Kuwait so has some lucky students we’re sure.
She has plans to open a reborn shop and perhaps even a museum dedicated to reborn dolls. She is certainly one to watch.