"When you hold a reborn, the realism in the artistry is one of the things that draws you," says Knoppe, 60. "Then they're weighted like a real baby ... dolls are made of full-body silicone ...

Most adults who enjoy hyper-realistic baby dolls, known commonly as “reborn dolls,” or simply ... to create the pieces in its vinyl doll kits. Silicone dolls, which feel closer to real ...