Two dozen lifelike babies lie nestled in a nursery in Traci Knoppe's home in Missouri. Except the cribs and bassinets aren't holding real babies. They're dolls. Jaime Beebe began bringing her dolls to ...

"You see a doll, I see a baby that I never got to hold,” a woman said after receiving criticism for having a reborn doll Sam Gillette is a Staff Writer on the Human Interest team at PEOPLE. She first ...

Many find these dolls disturbing, some find them fascinating, and others (like myself) spend their hard-earned money on one of their own. Scrolling through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen videos ...

You see them. Eyes wide, skin soft, a tiny curl of hair. They look so real, it sends a shiver down your spine. These are ...

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 ...

It’s a sanctuary where people from all over the world make pregnancy announcements, trade advice on infant feeding and share ultrasound photos. Some meet for in-person playdates and mail each other ...

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, ...

The hyper-realistic baby dolls are often used for grief therapy or parenting practice. A growing trend in Brazil sees adults engaging with hyper-realistic baby dolls. Viral videos show emotional ...