Reborn Babies - Dolls Too Real?
Reborn Babies are dolls that are so lifelike that even close up you'd have to second guess yourself. Their chests rise and fall and you can hear a tiny heartbeat.
Read Full Article..."Made and collected by an online community of enthusiasts, they are painted several times to create the mottled colour of newborn skin, have mohair hair and eyelashes, and are weighted to make them feel as heavy as human babies.
Fans of the hobby, who call it "reborning", are mostly women and increasingly guarded about discussing it since media reports highlighted their purchase by bereaved parents, prompting some to portray the hobby as macabre.
"Cuddle therapy" is what one reborning Website calls the hobby -- the dolls' bodies can be fitted with electronic devices that mimic a heartbeat and breathing."
I have not seen one of these dolls up close and honestly, I'm not sure I'd want to. I am still on the fence about this. I suppose in one respect it's really neat to see something made to be so life like. On the other hand, I'm not sure it's a good idea at all, especially where bereaved parents are concerned. Would this be good therapy for them or would this cause issues for them?
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