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 have ...

A mother who says she has not seen her children in 22 years has claimed her collection of realistic reborn dolls has helped her mental health. Patrizia Bartolomei, 67, spent nearly $50,000 AUD ...

Brazil is witnessing a unique cultural and political moment as hyper-realistic “reborn” baby dolls gain massive online popularity and stir heated discussions in legislative halls, according to a ...

In the Reborning subculture, collectors “adopt” hyper-realistic artificial babies–impeccably crafted from vinyl, glass, doe suede, and up to eighty layers of paint. The “parents” care for their dolls ...

Lena Kunz takes pictures of women and their babies. Her latest series, ‘Artificial Reality,’ captures stroller walks, late-night feedings, and endless diaper changes. The really good stuff is in there ...

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 ...

AFTER her children chose to live with her ex-husband following a difficult divorce this woman spent thousands on lifelike human baby dolls to help her deal with the loss. Stay-at-home mum Liz Watson, ...

Brazilian shopkeeper Alana Generoso put on a diaper on a reborn baby doll at her store. In Brazil, hyper-realistic baby dolls, known as reborn dolls, have ignited fascination and political debate.

While it's common to see children playing with dolls, Brazil is witnessing a growing trend among adults who are drawn to hyper-realistic baby dolls. Videos capturing emotional interactions with these ...