The World of Reborning

Only in the last five years has the popularity of reborn dolls really come into being. The switch has been made and no doll will ever look the same again. After seeing the amazingly real looking dolls, the fake dolls really look fake. It almost makes you want to give them an upgrade so they will look more natural.

If you are wondering what has made the reborn dolls so popular, think about it. Almost every little girl grows up playing with dolls. They feed them, diaper them, and treat them as if they were truly a real baby.

Now, I would not recommend giving a reborn baby to a little girl to play with as they can sometimes be as rough as their brothers. But if you should want to give one to a special little girl, maybe it could be put up on a shelf or somewhere in her room to be saved until she is old enough to appreciate how special they are.

The biggest reason for purchasing these dolls or for learning how to make them yourself is the realistic look that they have. If you glance, and sometimes stare, you will expect this baby to move. They look so real, just like a newborn sleeping, that it would be hard to tell from an actual newborn unless you knew.

This is the specific definition of a reborn doll. “Reborns are a very specific NEW art form, where modern soft-vinyl dolls are made to appear like real babies.” There are no truer words. These reborn dolls have been perfected. The art of making them is increasing and many people find themselves trying this when they have had no interest in dolls for years.

When you decide to make a reborn doll, there are specific items you will need to make your baby appear as real as you possibly can. The following is a list of a few things that people purchase to make their babies.

Berenguer doll

Paint or dye

Paint brush

Weight items such as sand, rice, or beans

Cloth body

Plastic pellets

Polyfill

Plastic ties

Glue

Wig or real hair

Blush

Eyelashes

Eyes

Using all these items they can put together a baby that looks so realistic that you would swear it was. These dolls have also taken on a whole new meaning in the world of collecting. They are dressed in realistic clothes that an actual newborn would wear and put in cribs and bassinets. Some people even make sets to look like twin or triplet newborns.

The idea of a doll that looks real is not a new idea as a few years ago, the baby that coos and kicks and has all the necessary parts came on the market. However, it did not come close to looking as real as the reborn dolls. Some of the reborn dolls have all the necessary parts as well and I am assuming they are finding the dolls that have the genitals already attached because I could not begin to imagine how they would remake a doll with the correct parts.

People have always looked for ways to improve things and this is just another in the long line of improvements however, this is just so amazing that the idea of creating one of these babies is really catching on with more and more people.

The painting of the doll is one of the most important parts because that is what makes the baby look so realistic. The veins and translucent skin around the face have to be just right so your baby will look as realistic as possible. All newborns also have a red look which is part of being born.

The hair is another important aspect of the reborn baby. It is normally rooted or micro rooted. This involves a great deal of time. The hairs can only be put in two or three at a time so the natural look is achieved. The rooted look is not going to look as natural as the micro root because more hairs are put in at a time. If you pay attention, baby’s hair looks different than an adult’s. The hair is thinner and there is a softer look than that of adults. To achieve the right look is a painstaking process and must not be rushed.

The Berenguer dolls are desired the most for making reborn dolls. This is due to their texture and they are more easily shaped than any others. The La Baby is a specialty brand from Berenguer. These babies have a more realistic face and they are not terribly expensive. Other dolls that can be used but are not as desirable as the Berenguer are Berjusa, Emily and Ashton-Drake dolls.

The true reborn baby is taken apart, painted, and put back together. The proper amount of time must be given for the glue used to reassemble the baby to dry. If it does not dry properly, it could be conducive to your baby growing mold. There are so many steps to creating this realistic looking baby that must be done for the baby to appear as real as it does.

That is one of the reasons you should pay special attention if you are thinking of purchasing one of these dolls. They are just like anything else; fakes are made and passed off as the real thing. Buy from a trustworthy individual. There are sites that check out their sellers and provide the verification that is needed to be sure you can trust them. This is a good place to find your new reborn baby. Check out comments from other satisfied customers to make sure they are selling what they say they are. Everyone knows that word of mouth is the best way to advertise and the best way to find out who is the scam artist.

Last but not least, enjoy your reborn baby and try not to forget….he is not real.