Realistic Baby Dolls Act as Surrogate Children for Families

“Many of the customers for these ‘Reborn’ baby dolls are those whose children are complaining of being only-children in their families, wanting a sibling,” Aghayee, 24, told Reuters. Her toys let parents quell their kids’ requests without actually birthing another human. “Parents provide them with these dolls to stop their nagging and complaining,” she said.