Reborn babies — hyper-realistic dolls that simulate newborns in weight, skin texture, and even scent — have sparked intense debate. For some, they offer emotional comfort, artistic expression, or are simply a hobby. For others, they represent emotional exaggeration, substitution, or even signs of mental imbalance.
But in the end, what is right? What is problematic? And where do we draw the line between personal choice and collective judgment?
In this article, we’ll explore different perspectives — ethical, psychological, legal, and cultural — to reflect with maturity on a topic that goes far beyond dolls.
The Perspective of Those Who Support the Use of Reborn Dolls
1. Artistic Expression and Collecting
Many artists create reborn dolls as works of art. Each piece can take weeks to complete, requiring detailed painting, sculpting, and assembly skills. For collectors, these dolls are like living portraits — a way of expressing sensitivity and artistic appreciation.
2. Therapeutic Benefits
In the context of perinatal grief, infertility, anxiety, depression, or even dementia, contact with a reborn doll can serve as a tool for emotional reconnection. There are reports of relief in women who have experienced loss, in elderly people with Alzheimer’s, and in patients who find symbolic emotional support in the dolls.
3. Personal Freedom and Hobby
For some, caring for a reborn is like tending a garden or building a puzzle: it brings pleasure, focus, and relaxation. It’s a personal choice that harms no one and doesn’t need external validation.
4. Preparation for Motherhood
Some women use reborn dolls as a symbolic form of emotional preparation for the arrival of a child — a way to practice routines of care and presence.
The Perspective of Those Who Criticize the Use of Reborn Dolls
1. Excessive Attachment and Mental Health
In some cases, the reborn doll stops being a symbolic tool and becomes a permanent emotional substitute. This could indicate dysfunctional attachment, hindering the grieving process or emotional healing — especially without psychological support.
2. Misuse of Social Benefits
In some countries, there have been reports of individuals using the dolls to simulate children and illegally obtain government benefits. These cases undermine the credibility of those who use reborn dolls healthily and raise legal concerns.
3. Confusion with Real Babies and Public Risk
The extreme realism of these dolls may cause confusion in public settings, sparking alarm when people realize the “baby” isn’t moving. False emergencies and unnecessary activation of services have been reported.
4. Misogyny in Criticism
Some critiques take on a tone of mockery or disdain — especially when the doll user is a woman. This reveals a gender bias: the same kind of emotional investment in cars, video games, or miniatures is rarely judged when coming from men.
What Is Right? And What Is a Problem?
Let’s explore from multiple angles — not to judge, but to reflect.
Psychological Perspective
Acceptable:
- When used symbolically, without replacing real human relationships.
- When it contributes to grief processing or emotional balance.
- When integrated into a socially and emotionally healthy life.
Problematic:
- When the doll replaces human contact or real interaction.
- When it becomes the only source of emotional connection.
- When it interferes with reality and personal growth.
Ethical Perspective
Acceptable:
- When it’s a private, personal choice that harms no one.
- When used respectfully in shared public spaces.
Problematic:
- When it involves fraudulent claims or manipulation of public systems.
- When it creates confusion or public disturbances.
Cultural Perspective
Acceptable:
- Cultures evolve — what seems “strange” today may be normalized tomorrow.
- Dolls have always existed as symbolic tools in human history.
Problematic:
- When the dolls reinforce harmful stereotypes (e.g., motherhood as obligation).
- When society uses “strangeness” as a pretext for hostility.
Legal Perspective
Acceptable:
- The use of reborn dolls is not illegal in any known Western country.
- Protected under artistic and personal freedom.
🚫 Problematic:
- When it involves fraud or illegal use of public benefits.
- When it results in harm or distress to third parties (e.g., false emergencies).
Conclusion: Is There a Right or Wrong Answer?
The answer is: there is no single, definitive truth.
Everything depends on context, intention, boundaries, and responsibility. The reborn doll is not the problem in itself — but rather how it is used, perceived, and judged.
When we look deeper than appearances, we realize that what comforts or disturbs us in reborn dolls reveals more about who’s observing than about who’s caring.
Instead of asking “Is this right or wrong?”, we might reflect:
- “What does this reveal about our society?”
- “Why does something that doesn’t involve me bother me so much?”
- “Can we disagree without harming, and respect without needing to fully understand?”
In a world marked by instant judgments, perhaps true maturity lies in approaching what’s different with curiosity instead of condemnation.
An Invitation to Look Inward
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No Absolute Truth — But There Are Paths to Healing and Understanding
What comforts or irritates us in others often reflects something within us that still needs attention. Maybe, more than a doll, the reborn baby is a mirror of our own capacity to feel, to judge, to care, or to deny.
May this topic inspire more than just opinions.
May it help us cultivate compassionate, healing perspectives.
And perhaps, inspire us to seek the inner alignment we long to see in the world.