: The Guardian features a photo essay detailing the activities of enthusiasts who value this extreme realism as a form of "inanimate companionship". Spiritual & Philosophical Foundations
: For many women, these dolls serve as therapeutic tools to cope with pregnancy loss, infertility, or the "empty nest" phase. reborn
In a more literal sense, the "reborn" community centers on hyper-realistic baby dolls. : The Guardian features a photo essay detailing
: These dolls are laboriously crafted to simulate the weight, feel, and even the scent of a real newborn. reborn