Secunda
37 Bergrivier street, Secunda, 2302
0714699318
Melanie's Reborn Babies and Reborn Supplies
With a lifelong passion as an amateur Artist, I adopt my first reborn silicone baby. I was so fascinated with her, that I have decided to create lifelike Reborn babies. These dolls look and feel just like real-life babies. An authentic Reborn is a replica of the real baby. The beauty, innocence, and soul of the newborn child are captured like never before in these stunning, heaven-sent creations. The most beautiful and perfect canvas ever offered to the reborn world is extremely realistic. They wear real baby clothes. I only buy from Bountiful Babies and all my vinyl reborn are authentic. Please click on the category list hen the "Babies ready for adoption" tab to see all my available babies ready to be part of your family. For any inquiries, please contact me at 071 4699 318 or send me an email: melaniegill01@gmail.com
Delivery through PostNet or Courier Guy
I also give training to people who wants to become reborn Artists . For more info choose training under categories.
Differences Between a Vinyl Reborn and a Silicone Reborn Baby
Cost
Silicone baby dolls are very expensive. Silicone as a material is more costly so this is something that will always have a big impact on the price. Realism is very important as people look to buy those that resemble real children. Given that vinyl is much better for applying paint, it allows artists and companies to make reborn vinyl dolls more realistic. Another reason why silicone babies are often more expensive is that they can’t withstand pressure.
Mobility
Silicone dolls are usually very squishy and can easily bend. In that sense, silicone babies are more realistic as their movement resembles that of a real child. Nevertheless, silicone babies have various levels of durability so this is something you might want to keep an eye on when purchasing them. Their limbs can bend in any way you want. On the other hand, vinyl reborns also have some flexibility but it cannot compare to that of silicone dolls. Silicone baby dolls are really cuddly and resemble a real child when you hold them. They curl up when you’re hugging them.
MaintenanceYou only has to wipe your vinyl baby with a damp cloth. Use cotton buds and perform some basic cleaning routines for ears, mouth etc. They are low maintenance. On the flip side, silicone babies do require powdering as they tend to get sticky. You would have to do that at least once a week. They are also very susceptible to tears, much more than vinyl babies. If a baby is made of solid silicone, hair can also be a problem. Given that there is no way to seal its hair, you will have to be careful no pull it out. Joints and fingers are other points of concern as they tend to be very fragile. To top it all off, paint on silicone babies can easily peel if you’re not careful. But personally i love the silicone, it is amazing.
I have received my blinken reborn baby today. He is beautifull, l 💘 the little details Like his veins and pink little feet. Thank you Melanie, will definitely buy from you again.
Naomi Pearson, Bethal
Dankie vir my reborn Juno wat ek met die raffle kompetisie gewen het. Sy is pragtig en eks Baie tevrede.
Thank you for my silicone reborn. Job well-done in reborning her. She is beautifull fast shipping and great service. Thank you Melanie
Baie dankie vir my pragtige Riley, sal enige tyd weer by jou koop
Melanie Gill
Melanie's Reborn Babies and Supplies
What is the purpose of reborn dolls?
Some of the most common reasons people get reborn dolls are for therapeutic benefits, role-playing, or collecting.
So while some may turn to reborn dolls for help with anxiety, depression, grief, loss, or other difficult emotions, many just appreciate their beauty and the joy that they bring.
Thanks to the easy access and growth of social media, many reborn owners share their dolls and meet other people with similar interests as them on Facebook groups, YouTube, or Instagram.
Continue reading to learn more about each of the most common uses of reborn (realistic) dolls and hear some common questions from others interested in this space.
Reborn Babies for Grief and Loss
According to the well-reputed magazine Psychology Today, “grief is defined as the acute pain that accompanies loss”. This emotion is one that many associates with vast dramatic occurrences such as death.
Grief takes place on a spectrum of severity which is different from person to person.
Grief or loss is a difficult emotion to deal with and those who suffer from grief often experience comfort with the use of a newborn doll.
Some examples of people who may find comfort in using a reborn include women who have chronic fertility issues that may leave them unable to bear children, women who have experienced miscarriages or stillborn babies, or people who have lost a young child or baby.
Loss or grief may also be less severe and still have a lasting effect on a person. For example, in the case of empty-nesters.
A child moving out or heading off to college can have a lasting effect on a parent who no longer has children in the house.
Reborn dolls are comforting to a person going through any of these situations.
While there are not a ton of scientific studies done on the changes in the brain when experiencing a “baby high”, there is no doubt that holding an infant brings about a sense of calmness, satisfaction, or even euphoria.
Because reborns look so realistic and sometimes are true to size and weight, they too can result in a rush of dopamine in the brain and cause a person experiencing grief to improve their mental state.
They often times fill a void that no other type of therapy has been able to fill.
Reborn Babies and Their Role with Mental Health or Illness
Anxiety and/or depression are other diagnoses that the use of reborn dolls may help with.
Many reborn owners say that these baby dolls help them deal with the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Doctor Gail Salz had a segment on the Today Show highlighting the use of these dolls for depression and anxiety.
She highlights that many are critical of the use of reborn dolls, while at the same time these same people often turn to unhealthy emotional practices like denial to move through their emotional problems.
She emphasizes that it is completely possible to understand that the reborn doll is not real, while still utilizing the doll for comfort.
Those with more severe mental illnesses may not be well-equipped to care for a real newborn but he or she is worthy of experiencing the positive emotions that come from it.
By using reborn dolls, patients, caregivers or families may see an improvement in their overall mental state from the positive effects they get from caring for these lifelike dolls.
Use With Alzheimer’s & Dementia
There have been numerous studies, including those conducted by the National Institute of Health that have demonstrated the efficacy of reborn dolls for treating Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
In these studies, patients who experience negative emotions such as frustration and agitation showed a marked decrease in their difficult emotions with the use of the reborn dolls.
They smiled more and seemed to be processing their mental state with more ease.
In another study published in Frontiers in Psychology, it was demonstrated that among residential patients in a nursing home setting, wandering and oppositional behaviors were reduced. These patients also communicated more openly with the nursing home staff.
These benefits have a direct positive impact on the well-being of patients, caregivers, and facility staff.
