
Brazil's Reborn Baby Doll Trend: A Simulated Maternity Experience
Reborn Baby Dolls: A Growing Trend in Brazil Brazil is witnessing a surge in popularity of reborn baby dolls, hyperrealistic dolls that mimic newborns. The Estadão video offers a glimpse into this unique market, showing how shops are creating a simulated maternity experience for buyers. The process involves a theatrical presentation of the doll's 'birth,' weighing, measuring, and providing a birth certificate and vaccination record. This immersive experience creates a strong emotional connection for buyers. "Here, we don't sell a doll; we sell an experience, a dream," explains Daniela Baccan, a partner at Alana Babys, a shop featured in the video. She highlights the emotional impact on families, saying that many are moved by the experience. Experts interviewed in the video offer a balanced perspective, acknowledging the harmless nature of the hobby while cautioning against blurring the lines between reality and fiction. The video's popularity suggests a growing interest in this unusual trend, making it a relevant topic for media coverage.