Collector & Reborn Artist's thoughts on fake babies

by Laurie
(Hamilton, ON )

Personally, I really find the term 'fake babies' to be demeaning and insulting. It IS a real baby doll, that is made to be lifelike.

As an artist, I believe we are not trying to fool anyone into believing that they are adopting a real baby. They are and should be portrayed as lifelike baby dolls.

There are those people who for different reasons treat them as real babies and as long as they are not hurting anyone, it is their prerogative.

Therapy dolls are a wonderful idea. I gave my own mother a little baby doll when she was in a nursing home and she loved it, actually she thought it was me. It gave her great comfort, is that a bad thing? NO! She went through three different dolls as they always went 'missing', somebody actually stole them!

If something gives someone comfort, more power to them!