Brazilians like Ana Paula Vilela (above) are pampering their hyper-realistic baby dolls -- and sparking debate. AP SAO PAULO — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls ...

In the UAE, a unique trend is capturing attention, hyper-realistic baby dolls known as “reborn dolls.” These dolls look, feel, and weigh almost exactly like real babies but are entirely artificial.

Brazil has decided to prioritise the issue of hyper-realistic baby dolls that can be found all over the country.Around 30 bills concerning these figurines, known as 'reborn dolls,' have been ...

In Brazil, a country grappling with a deep political crisis, the topic of “reborn” toy babies has sparked national concern. Thirty bills have been drafted.

A growing craze for ultra-realistic "reborn dolls" is sweeping Brazil, with influencers posting emotional, lifelike scenarios ...

Nice Maria Santos holds her doll during a group gathering to bond and show off their hyper-realistic reborn baby dolls, in a park in Sao Paulo, Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Reborn dolls, or hyper-realistic dolls, have carved out a unique niche in both art and therapeutic circles in Brazil. "I started this for children, but it was something that everyone loved ...

Daniela Baccan, who co-owns a reborn doll shop in Campinas, said the dolls range in price from 700 reais (approx. ₹ 11,800) to nearly 10,000 reais (approx. ₹ 1.7 lakh).

SAO PAULO — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online fascination and political debate in Brazil, with lawmakers even bringing the lifelike ...

Brazil's Lifelike Doll Craze Goes From Shopping Malls to State Legislatures SAO PAULO (AP) — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online ...

Hyper-realistic baby doll makers capture niche market in Brazil. July 1, 2025. Reborn dolls, or hyper-realistic dolls, have carved out a unique niche in both art and therapeutic circles in Brazil.