Jess Ellis, 29, from Newham, London, owns 15 reborn dolls to “practise” parenting after struggling with PCOS. She says the dolls are calming, release similar maternal hormones, and help women coping ...

An aspiring mum who owns 15 Reborn dolls to "practise" parenting, fears that the recent scandal involving Kira Cousins and her fake baby reinforces the stereotype that doll owners are "mad". Jess ...

A woman who describes herself as a "mum to 250 babies" has a vast and rapidly growing collection of reborn dolls. Sylvia Heszterterenyiova, 51, from Sydney, Australia, says she has a 'special bond' ...

When a brand new 'reborn' baby - the hyper-realistic dolls that look and feel like a real newborn, is delivered to their 'parent', a ceremonious 'box opening' usually takes place. The dolls, often ...

An aspiring mum who owns 16 reborn dolls has hit out at a recent 'fake baby scandal' which has had the internet in a chokehold. Jess Ellis, 29, explained how she began creating and collecting the ...

A so-called young “mom” in Scotland has admitted to bizarrely faking her entire pregnancy — and even trying to pass off a silicone doll as her newborn. Kira Cousins, 22, issued a groveling apology on ...

A mother has revealed she's spent $21,000 (£15,700) collecting over 20 Reborn Dolls. Mary Lee Beatson, 42, from South Carolina, parents and takes care of the lifelike creations, that aim to mimic the ...

20:25, Tue, Oct 21, 2025 Updated: 21:02, Tue, Oct 21, 2025 The woman embroiled in the fake baby scandal has taken to social media to address the shocking scam. Kira Cousins, 22, stands accused of ...

The Scots "mum" who scammed her friends and family into believing a doll was her newborn is set to host an Instagram live today. Kira Cousins is accused of deceiving her loved-ones into believing her ...

A woman's supposed pregnancy sparked a viral internet storm after she allegedly faked giving birth - before the "newborn" was later revealed to be a doll. Kira Cousins, 22, from Airdrie, Scotland, is ...

A fake baby scandal has erupted following allegations that a young "mum" fooled her friends and family into believing a doll was her newborn child. Kira Cousins, from Airdrie, is alleged to have worn ...