Not Fake, Reborn Baby Doll

by Romelle Lorianno
(Bloomington,Il)

I don't really care for the name Fake-baby. It seems so cold to call these babies fake. Even though they are not real babies, reborn baby dolls sounds good. I first saw and fell in love with a reborn baby that my friend has. I went to visit her and this baby was lying on her sofa sleeping. I thought for sure she was baby-sitting. When I picked the baby up, I still thought it was just a sleeping baby until I realized this baby was not breathing. At first, I was afraid to tell her. She saw the look on my face and explained to me about the baby. I couldn't believe it.

I've loved dolls ever since I was a child. I still have some that I had when I was little. They are not in the best shape, but I keep them just the same. Dolls are a very important part of a little girls life in so many ways. Your doll is your first best-friend, she is with you when you are alone or scared. She knows all your secrets and dreams as well. When you become an adult, lots of women collect dolls for so many reasons, even teddy-bears. It's our natural instinct to cuddle and care for. It all just comes natural to hold and cuddle a baby. I don't own a Reborn, but I've been looking for the perfect one for me. I just discovered them 3 months ago at my friends home. I've been on-line everyday looking at the many reborn babies that are being reborn by so many talented artist. I'd love to learn this art, however I don't believe I have the patience for it.

Reborning has made so many women around the world feel complete and needed again. As an older woman who now lives alone, I can see why so many women would want a reborn to care for. It's not like a pet, that you have to feed and cleanup after. This baby will lay in your arms for as long as you wish and never cry or soil a diaper or even need feeding. This baby will be there for you to cuddle and shop for and look good. I know so many lonely women in the Winter of their lives that would love nothing more than to hold a reborn in their arms. Some people may think it's crazy, but I say, we all need to be a little crazy, just to keep from going insane. To all of you Reborn Artists, my hat goes off to you. I think it's a beautiful thing you're doing. God Bless You All!!!