Reborn Babies US
History of the reborn 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Realistic Reborn Baby Doll Accessories
You can buy reborn babies accessories on eBay too. Anything from reborn baby 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.
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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 US also did a recent feature on Reborn baby collectors.
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.
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.
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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.
What is a Reborn Baby?
Reborn baby dolls are extremely realistic lifelike babies created by expert designers in the US 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.
Reborn baby FAQ
How much does a reborn baby 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 baby 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
