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Do you love babies or toddlers but are you either too young, not ready, or unable to have children of your own? Do you want a "parenting simulation" that feels real and is also fun? If this applies to you, then you should consider a reborn doll or reborn toddler. Reborn dolls are dolls that are made professionally to look like real babies or toddlers. They can be expensive to buy and care for, but it is all worth it in the end.

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    Make sure you have the money to buy your reborn. Reborn dolls are not cheap. Be prepared to spend over $100.00 or $200.00 on your doll and its accessories.

    • You can get a reborn with the main body as cotton in for a cheaper price, if this suits your budget.

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    Prepare for your reborn. Make sure you have everything set up just like you would if you were preparing to bring home a newborn. Make sure you have researched what supplies you might need, before bringing home your reborn doll.

    • Buy the essentials such as clothes, blankets, diapers, bottles, pacifiers, a deluxe stroller, a car seat, reborn doll milk formula [this is usually fabric softener or glue and water], baby wipes, and toddler toys. Do not feel the need to buy overpriced baby items. You can purchase items through the internet or in store.

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    Unbox your reborn. When the doll arrives, pick out a name and fill out the birth certificate. If the box does not contain a birth certificate, you can print one off of the Internet.

    • Always be sure to take some photos with your reborn.

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    Care for your reborn. Make sure you remember to change the baby, to make sure they are clean after their long trip. Perhaps you should prepare a warm bottle of milk for them, or cover them up in a warm blanket to take a nice long nap. Whatever you choose, be prepared to repeat it every day to create your daily reborn mommy routine.

    • You can also spend some time holding the reborn or child and sitting with him or her, so that you can become confident and comfortable with your reborn doll. Make sure to always care for your doll just like you would a newborn.

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    Create a schedule. If you want to take care of your baby or toddler seriously, set up a schedule for your reborn baby or toddler. Your schedule should include feeding times, diaper changing times, nap times and play times. or tummy times. Sometimes if you are busy during the day then have a friend or boyfriend to help you look after or take care of your reborn toddler

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    Introduce your reborn baby or toddler to friends and family. You should do this when you are comfortable doing so. You might also be able to join communities or meet new friends with your new reborn baby or toddler.

    • If people come up to you and say "Is that your toddler?", just say "Yes, this is my reborn baby or toddler". There is nothing wrong with being proud of your new baby or toddler.
    • If you want to have the doll all to yourself, that's fine, too, just be a good mom to your baby and always take care of it.

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    Take your baby out for a stroll. Walk through the neighborhood with your deluxe baby stroller, give them a pacifier and make it all snuggled up in the stroller with a blanket or summer clothes if it is hot outside.

    • You could also carry a diaper bag. This could include extra diapers, a baby bottle, a changing blanket, and extra pacifiers & extra clothes [winter or summer]. You can use these items in the same way you would if you had a child or newborn or toddler.
    • Alternatively, place your reborn essentials into the bottom of your stroller in your diaper bag. Or, you can put them in your reborn's booster seat in your car and take them for a ride around town or take them for long car rides until they fall asleep just like you would with a newborn or toddler.

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  • Question

    Is it okay to put wet wipes on your reborn or do you have to dry them out?

    Community Answer

    You can use wet wipes on your reborn but remember to dry your reborn off immediately.

  • Question

    What if I feed water to the baby?

    Community Answer

    You're not actually feeding the baby; you're feeding mold. If your doll has a hole in its mouth, liquid can grow inside the baby.

  • Question

    How do I travel with a reborn?

    Community Answer

    Simply pack a small bag with some of the clothes the reborn generally wears (the amount will depend on your trip length), some diapers, faux formula, and other little things you use at home, along with a blanket and sleeper. Use caution when you are traveling with your reborn, it's best to put them in their original packaging so they don't get damaged. When you arrive at your destination, set up a little sleeping area with the blanket and sleeper and bag full of your reborn's items.

  • Question

    What do you put in a diaper bag?

    Community Answer

    Besides diapers, you could pack clothes, wipes, a blanket, and anything else you would pack for a baby.

  • Question

    Would I get made fun of if I took my reborn in public?

    Community Answer

    You may face hecklers, but if your reborn doll looks very realistic, most people will just think it is a real baby.

  • Question

    Should I take my baby out in public?

    Community Answer

    You may take your reborn doll out in public if you are comfortable with that.

  • Question

    Is it enjoyable to care for a reborn as a real baby or is it hard work?

    Community Answer

    It is enjoyable to care for the reborn as a real baby but it also is hard work. It is enjoyable because you can create memories together and practice to be a real mother or father but it is hard work because you need to care for it every day. If you don't want it, donate it!

  • Question

    Can I get a cloth baby wet?

    Community Answer

    You can get cloth dolls wet, but they take a long time to dry and they might start to smell over time.

  • Question

    What is the age range for people having a reborn?

    Community Answer

    You can never be too old -- but you might be too young. Reborns are pretty fragile compared to other toys, so the minimum age would be around 8.

  • Question

    Home do you clean a reborn doll?

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    Just clean its arms or legs if it has a cloth body. If not, use a dampened cloth and rub gently.

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  • Choose a price range before you start looking at dolls so you do not overspend.

  • If you can't get food out of their mouth, carefully use a toothpick.

  • When you take your reborn on a long trip make sure you have all the essentials, including diapers, bottle, toys, blanket, extra clothes, pacifiers, a stroller and a booster seat.

  • You can also buy reborn toddlers and children, though they are more expensive.

  • When you change a diaper, before you take the soiled diaper away, put the clean one underneath, then when you gently pull the diaper away, you will have a clean one to keep the baby or Toddler's bottom off of the table.

  • Keep a Schedule for you so you know what time to take care of your doll or toddler

  • Do not leave your baby doll anywhere alone.

  • Take the right type of doll for you. Do not choose one that you do not really want.

  • Keep the doll away from small children under the age of 5.

  • If you have a pet and you leave the house make sure your baby is in a room without any pets. They could chew on them and tear them apart piece by piece. If you keep the door closed, that helps a lot and keeps your pets from chewing them up.

  • Do not feed them real food if they have a tube in their stomach, they could grow mold and easily destroy your reborn from the inside.

  • But have your children ages 6 - 20 take care of your reborn toddler or baby if you are going somewhere without it.

  • Never let them sit in the burning hot sun, they could melt like they are ice cream.

  • Take care of it like it was your first baby or toddler.

  • If you have a silicone baby, you can give it a bath! Just make sure you are careful with it.

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  • Be careful with your reborn, especially if you are handling food and water. Make sure you seal the bottles so they do not leak.

  • Some babies have loose necks like real babies, so ensure you support the neck. Be aware of this before you buy them, so you make sure to be careful.

  • Do not actually put lotion or products on them. You have a special and expensive doll, so be careful with it.

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Things You'll Need

  • Reborn baby doll
  • Comb or brush
  • Baby items
  • Baby toys
  • Clothing
  • Diapers
  • [Deluxe] Stroller
  • Bedding for the crib
  • Blankets
  • A Sleepy Time bouncer
  • A White noise machine
  • a Lullaby Machine
  • Nursery room
  • Extra Clothes
  • Crib/playpen
  • Diaper bag
  • Pacifiers
  • Fake milk/food
  • Baby bottle
  • Booster seat
  • Pacifier Clip
  • Extra Pacifiers

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