In one corner of the room, bottles filled with formula sit beside Johnson & Johnson shampoo, while miniature clothes hang freshly laundered on a tiny washing line. The scene looks perfectly natural.

Kiersten is a mother not to human children but to dolls—specifically “reborn” dolls, a specialized class of hyperrealistic faux babies that inspire spooked curiosity in casual observers and fanatical ...

They look, feel, and weigh almost exactly like real babies, but they are not. Known as 'reborn dolls', these hyper-realistic baby dolls are gaining popularity in the UAE, with more residents ...

Reborn dolls, hyper-realistic baby replicas, are gaining popularity in the UAE as collectibles, therapeutic tools, and novelty items. With lifelike features, accessories, and emotional appeal, they're ...

To some, the dolls, known as reborn dolls, provide comfort, escape or just plain fun. But politicians across Brazil have tried to pass bills banning the dolls from public spaces. To some, the dolls, ...