In the UAE, a unique trend is capturing attention, hyper-realistic baby dolls known as “reborn dolls.” These dolls look, feel, and weigh almost exactly like real babies but are entirely artificial.

A woman who calls herself Mommy of 2 Reborns [realistic dolls that are often purchased by mothers who’ve suffered infant loss or miscarriages] on TikTok has attracted backlash about giving her ‘babies ...