LARGER-THAN-LIFE BABIES

So realistic, so disturbing

Synopsis

A "reborn baby" is a term used to describe a doll that bears a striking resemblance to a real infant. The ultra-realism is taken to the extreme, with the addition of hair just like that of a real baby.

They are used by some parents to mourn the loss of a child or in nursing homes to stimulate residents, particularly those suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

What is this disturbing phenomenon that raises so many questions?