Reborn Babies: Silent bundles of joy

The super realistic dolls, called Reborn Babies, feature details such as nails, eyelashes, veins, folds and spots on the body, which make the dolls look like real babies.

Brazilian artisan Ana Paula Guimaraes works on a super realistic baby doll at her studio in Contagem, Brazil, Nov. 16, 2021.

The dolls cost $1,300 and take an average of seven days to get ready.

Brazilian artisan Ana Paula Guimaraes works on a super realistic baby doll at her studio.

Guimaraes plugs hairs on the head of a super realistic baby doll at her studio.

Guimaraes works on a super realistic baby doll at her studio filled to the brim with other dolls that need to be prepared.

Guimaraes add details to the head of a super realistic baby doll at her studio.

A super realistic baby doll dressed in grey clothing.

Brazilian artisan Ana Paula Guimaraes works on a super realistic baby doll at her studio.

Parts of super-realistic baby dolls are seen at Brazilian artisan Ana Paula Guimaraes' studio.

A super realistic baby doll is seen at Brazilian artisan Ana Paula Guimaraes' studio.

A super realistic baby doll is seen at Brazilian artisan Ana Paula Guimaraes' studio.

Brazilian artisan Ana Paula Guimaraes works on a super realistic baby doll at her studio.