Maddie, a 19-year-old UK mother, embraces life with her two children, one being a Reborn Doll named Forrest. Faced with the challenges of motherhood, especially the financial strain of a second child, Maddie turned to the world of high-end baby dolls to satisfy her longing for a newborn experience. These handcrafted dolls, which can cost over $25,000, serve a dual purpose for many—providing emotional comfort for those who have suffered loss and a budget-friendly alternative for those unable to afford more children. This unique parenting approach raises questions about the significance of maternal fulfillment and economic considerations in family planning.
"I've got two babies and only one is real," Maddie said in a TikTok snippet via Truly TV, detailing her life as a young parent to a person and a plaything.
Specialty dolls, customized numbers built with the abilities to coo and crawl, can reportedly run customers upwards of $25,000.
Denise Hall, a 37-year-old doll artist from Wales, hawks her handmade babes for more than $4,000. Her clientele is mostly comprised of grieving woman who've experienced miscarriage...
For wannabe mommies of big broods like the New Yorker - who breastfeeds her tribe of eight doll babies - and Maddie, purchasing pretend pups is the most economically sound alternative.
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