subject: Baby Reborn Popularity Explodes by:Kelli Johnson [print this page] Recently media coverage of baby reborns has exploded with the unique dolls and their owners showing up on the Today Show, Dr, Phil, 20/20 and a host of news and talks shows. These dolls are both collector items and beloved possessions of their owners. Some dress, talk to and pamper these life like baby dolls like they were real children.
A doll is said to be "reborn" because it was once a regular vinyl doll a child would play with and has been painstakingly modified to resemble a real baby; thus "reborn". Real hair that is individually rooted into the scalp, glass blown eyes and even machines that mimic heart beats and breathing are all used to give these dolls their eerily human like appearance.
As the popularity and quality of baby reborns increases so do misunderstandings involving them. Some are so life like it is almost impossible to tell the difference between them and a real baby unless you are right next to them. This has led police officers to smash the windows out of cars to rescue babies or ticket drivers for not having their baby in a car seat.
The treatment of baby reborns has raised controversy and drawn criticism from some people. They see women treating these very real looking dolls like babies and don't understand or approve.
Some owners of these dolls use them for therapeutic reasons. Many have lost a baby during pregnancy or had a child die young. Others are empty nesters missing the presence and needs of a child. Professionals who have set aside having a family to pursue a career find that they still need to deal with their emotional needs to take care of a child. Baby reborns help all of these people.
As long as owners don't being to twist reality and think the dolls are actually alive then doctors and mental health professionals encourage the use of these dolls for therapy. They provide a tangible outlet for the feelings of loss and absence that these women are feeling.
Not all people who purchase reborns do so to fill an emotional void. Many buy them because they are stunning works of art. Many are very rare and unique and are worth substantial sums of money. These dolls represent the new generation of collectible dolls and have gained popularity with collectors and at doll shows.
For whatever reason people purchase baby reborns, the level of skill and talent it takes to create these works of art is undeniable. The ability to combine so many different skills and techniques into the production of something that is so life like people more than a foot away can't tell if it's a real baby or not is simply amazing.
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