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.

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 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).

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 ...

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.