Choosing Your First Reborn Doll

Are you thinking about buying your first reborn doll? Whether it’s for yourself, a gift, or to start a collection, finding the perfect lifelike baby can feel a little overwhelming at first. At Ivy Reborns, we’re here to help you make the right choice — one that brings years of joy and comfort.

What Is a Reborn Doll?

A reborn doll is a hand-crafted, realistic baby doll made to look and feel like a real infant. These dolls are lovingly painted, given fine details like blushing and veins, and are often weighted to feel like a real baby in your arms. Reborn dolls are used for play, therapy, comfort, and collecting.

At Ivy Reborns, we create reborn dolls in the UK and include options without magnets for those with pacemakers.

How to Choose the Right First Reborn Doll

Here are a few key things to consider when choosing your first reborn:

1. Size

Reborn dolls come in many sizes, from tiny preemies to larger toddlers. For a first-time buyer, we usually recommend a newborn or 0–6 month size. These are easy to cuddle, dress in real baby clothes, and carry around.

At Ivy Reborns, most of our babies are around newborn to 1 year in appearance — a great size for beginners!

2. Hair Type

Reborn dolls can have painted hair or rooted hair.

• Painted hair is lower maintenance, ideal for new collectors.

• Rooted hair needs brushing and extra care, and can come loose over time.

3. Body Type

Some reborns have cloth bodies with vinyl limbs, while others are made of full silicone.

• Cloth body dolls are cuddly, lightweight, and easier to pose — perfect for your first reborn.

• Full silicone dolls are ultra-realistic but heavier, more delicate, and often pricier.

We offer both vinyl and full silicone reborns, so you can choose based on your preference and budget.

4. Your Budget

Many new collectors wonder, how much should a first reborn doll cost?

While some dolls can be over £500, we keep our prices accessible — starting around £100— without compromising on quality or realism.

Plus, you can pay in instalments with Klarna, making it easier to bring your baby home.

5. Purpose

Are you buying a reborn for:

• A memory or keepsake?

• A companion?

• A therapeutic tool?

Knowing your reason helps narrow your choices. For example, some customers want a baby that resembles their own child, while others want a cute, chubby toddler to cuddle.

We’re always happy to help recommend a doll based on your story.

Why Choose Ivy Reborns?

• ✅ Trusted by hundreds of happy families

• ✅ Based in the UK – no customs or long waits

• ✅ Each baby is handcrafted with love and care
  

• ✅ Klarna available for flexible payments

We understand how special your first reborn is — and we’re here to make the experience magical from start to finish.

Ready to Meet Your First Reborn?

Explore our Baby Girl Collection and Baby Boy Collection to find the one that melts your heart. Each doll comes with clothing and optional accessories to make their arrival truly special.

And remember — your first reborn isn’t just a doll. It’s a memory in the making.