Actually, I both make and collect reborn dolls - not as ''real baby replacements'', but as collector's items. I don't see it as any different than to collect paintings...reborning is an art form to me.

I do appreciate that for some women there is an emotional aspect to this, and I don't have a problem with that. If it keeps them happy, what harm is it doing anyone? In fact, I would be honored if one of my reborns helped to fill a void in someone's life.

Those that commented that there were no black ones -- you are wrong. See the link below for a photo of an ethnic baby:

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l165/kaydunne/kianna/kianna6.jpg

-Tigerlily, Butterfly Meadows Nursery.