How to Find Affordable Silicone Babies? With Melina by Andrea Arcello

I change full body silicone baby Melina into an adorable Spring romper while chatting about tips on how to find affordable silicone babies.
Melina is a sold out full body silicone baby by Andrea Arcello. She is not for sale but you may be able to find one secondhand on www.doll-fan.com or on the silicone Facebook groups.
Thanks for watching! If you have any tips, please leave a comment below :) xoxo

[@ChristysReborns]

Oh my, I just love her skin tone! Those colors really bring out her colors. So cute.

[@fortune2012breezy]

Please post the link to where you got yours exactly thanks

[@luzmelendez2375]

Right

[@teresa1679]

I'm still a young collector... When I first started out I got 2 amazon ones and their vinyl. Then just last year when this video was made I got an Ashton Drake doll. I'm looking for a affordable silicone. And this video helped a lot with the Facebook tip!

[@tararose6129]

Your silicone babies are so beautiful, each time I see one of them in your videos I’m amazed. Melina looks too cute in her spring outfit😍!

[@tinyghostcat14]

She is beautiful! 💖 I love this outfit, very spring! 🧡🌷 Also I love the yellow dress you have on, very pretty and bright! 🌤💛 Thank you so much for sharing some very helpful tips and advice. ♥️ I will definitely keep these in mind! xoxo -Shayla

[@yogabirds]

I love your channel! It's really nice to get honest down to earth advice about the different dolls available! Thanks!

[@portiajohnson9176]

This baby is so adorable. I just started collecting last year being shut in I was getting very depressed. I have 3 reborn babies and it has helped. Thanks for this video

[@patlydeval2453]

Melina is wonderful ! She looks so sweet and realistic ! Her spring outfit makes her look even cuter 😍 Thank you for all these pieces of advice. It's true that when we arrive in this "new world", we see the videos of collectors who already have had many reborns and a few silicones. And it's a dream ! We are children in a toy shop, we want everything. When you can afford buying all the dolls, clothes and accessories you want, it's cool but i don't know if it's better than having to wait, save money, search, find good pieces of advice like yours. 😉 Because the longer you expect, the more you enjoy your first silicone baby or reborn. It's been 1 year since i began to hope i would have my own reborn or silicone baby. As soon as i've had enough money, i purchased an Ashton Drake part silicone baby and i love her. Now, as i already told you, i'm saving money to purchase my first true reborn (it's longer than i thought) and i'm sure that the box opening is gonna be a wonderful moment. Even if there are not many goodies. Even if there is just the baby, to be honest 😊, i'll be soooo happy. Thank you for this video full of hope for beginners. Be blessed 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleFootNursery]

Thanks for your sweet comment! xoxo

[@cynthiajfannin7986]

She’s beautiful! She reminds me of my two youngest children, who are adults now. I truly miss holding my babies! I have 4 Ashton Drake newborn girl dolls. 3 of them are the “Truly Real” soft babies. I think they are about 15 years old and they look brand new. I’m currently researching so I can purchase my own “Dream Baby “. Thank you for giving advice on how to find a real baby doll!

[@stacyhape1153]

She is gorgeous!! Great topic!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!

[@judyhurley9261]

Melina is gorgeous! Thank you for the helpful information!

[@DeirdresRebornsandlupuslife]

Awww,she is an angel,I would love to own one but there just too expensive but I am saving xxhugs

[@mimify5385]

Deirdre’s hobby and lupus Life there’s a website called www.macphearsoncrafts.com and they have reborns for $10 and there really cute

[@ciaramoser5799]

Kahli Moore it’s most likely a scam tho🥺

[@prettypaula09]

@@mimify5385 those are mostly just kits, (the unpainted body parts) of the dolls.

[@mimify5385]

@@prettypaula09 thank you😊

[@mercymarriela9204]

@@prettypaula09 do they sell full body silicone

[@weebornsnursery1078]

Melina is so cute!! I love her coloring!! Thanks for the great topic. You are very knowledgeable when it comes to silicones and Reborns. 👶🏼💚

[@LittleFootNursery]

Aw thank you! :) xoxo

[@donnahernandez3440]

She is beautiful! Thank you for such great advice...Have a great day

[@montserratmuntanola6854]

Hi Lynn, I have never seen Melisa before, she is so cute, as all the dolls you have. Thank you very much for your advises. Big kiss!

[@ChristysReborns]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge about searching for silicone babies!

[@lorim3969]

You both look pretty in your spring outfits! Please send your great weather to Maine! We’re freezing and still have some snow. Really enjoy your channel Lynn. 😁

[@deborahm7121]

Thank you for the video. I’m looking now for a realistic silicone baby in memory of losing a baby. This helps a lot for the search and what to look for especially with the scams. Your baby Melina is absolutely adorable!

[@debracantu2907]

I've missed seeing your videos, still doing a great job. Wonderful sweet baby Deb

[@reneebabydoss2343]

She's probably the realest one I have seen so far

[@cheylou3687]

I wish I had money for a silcone doll but sometimes u just dont have the money. :/

[@JC-dn1sw]

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[@insaneindabrainbabiesTM]

As always Mrs Lynn , lived the video. Hearing your voice. Lol. Very informative and thanks for the new names!!😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🛐

[@lilasleelahlemay7368]

I still have snow on the ground here in Canada, she is a very beautiful silicone doll.

[@traciesrebornlife]

OMG!!!!!!!! THIS BABY IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

[@amelialake4307]

I just love this baby

[@carolannvanderhoef4932]

I really appreciate you for sharing all this wonderful information.

[@arekahc]

It’s awesome how she took the time to like every comment ☺

[@jcmore7851]

She is a gorgeous baby.....so realistic❤️💕🇨🇦

[@countrybunny0321]

Thank you so much for this Video!!! Very Informative!!!! Your baby is Absolutely Breathtakingly Gorgeous!!!

[@faithanne5068]

l agrry

[@ilianagonzalez4955]

Beautiful!!! Gorgeous!! Baby Enjoy her, she does look like Aubrey. Little Angel. Thanks for everything Lily 💙😇 I sold it👍👍👍👍

[@arethertravers3744]

They took their time and fixed it made this doll she's beautiful keep up the good work and make more doll. Something we all have that we can afford if you have one on sale have a great day

[@Cheeseburger172]

I got my first baby from a yard sale- I didn’t realize he was a reborn until 3 years later, my cousin had ripped of his arms and I was heartbroken 🥺 he’s a cloth miniature baby he had rooted hair and he just looked so real My 2 sets of twins, I got off of Amazon they are really cute however they are very stiff and when they were exposed to black clothing and started to look really gray and lifeless 😔 so everyone never hold your baby or store you baby in a darkly colored blanket because mine were ruined 😓 And I got another beautiful baby from a swamp meet(basically an outdoor thrift store with multiple different sellers) he is the most beautiful out of all of them he has shining blue eye and beautiful blonde rooted hair and he smells like vanilla I only paid 40 dollars for him and he is gorgeous✨

[@pukibee]

OMG she is beautiful!

[@LorisCreations]

So sweet looking. Love the new outfit

[@rebxorn3547]

thank you so much for all this advice lynn!! so helpful ah 💙

[@LittleFootNursery]

You're welcome! :)

[@lynnthompson6796]

Love your videos and thank you for sharing 👍😃

[@donnabutler356]

She is adorable and the outfit looks so cute on her. Great topic to listen to, I was surprised how silicone dolls have really gone up in price, and there are not as many artists as there is in vinyl reborning. Now we have to be very careful who the silicone doll comes from. I know that for a fact since I have been scammed on a silicone doll.

[@LittleFootNursery]

Yes, you do need to be so careful. Did you get your Claire baby yet? :)

[@karensrebornartdollsandstuff]

I have a little 12 inch from kimbry dolls and she is supper cute i just love her but i would like to eventually get a larger one more of a newborn size

[@izzysandlife4715]

awwww i love her

[@luckycardona8320]

I say it one more time, your silicone babies are stunning.. I love Asian babies 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathys.lawson4269]

Hi Lynn! First, Melina is so sweet! She's beautiful! And second, great video! Although I'm not in the market for a Silicone Baby! I feel your advice was very helpful! Thanks! 💜🤗💜 Kat

[@cadenceduvall5761]

I got twin vinyl cloth body reborn now im jumping right into silicone

[@MamaGinaReborns]

Good info!😍

[@lindad1195]

That’s a beautiful romper on a beautiful baby! I have always loved Andrea Arcello sculpts! Can you show your Ashton Drake silicone babies so we can see what they are like please?

[@LittleFootNursery]

If you type in "little foot nursery tasha" and "little foot nursery livie" you'll be able to find them :) I think Livie is stored away right now so I need to find her again. xoxo

[@sabrinaharrison6631]

I've been obsessed with reborns since I was around 5. I watched a reborn unboxing and pretended to do them by myself. I got my first "reborn" Last year and it was scam so I'm buying another from somewhat else:)

[@SH4KE_ZULAAA]

Sabrina Harrison have you seen kinby babies? They are made from 3D scans of real babies I have baby grace I would recommend her as a good reborn to :D

[@sabrinaharrison6631]

@@SH4KE_ZULAAA Wow! Thank you so much! they are soo cute :)

[@SH4KE_ZULAAA]

@@sabrinaharrison6631 Np

[@lindagilbertson7488]

Shes beautiful

[@wowtv101]

Hi There .... I was wondering how you spell the 1 artist you were talking about I believe you said kim but not sure .... Thank You Ma'am ....

[@tammieeubank6614]

Cute baby and outfit.

[@ej1722]

Thanks for your the tips. I ❤ your baby. You have a beautiful daughter, hope she's doing well😀!

[@LittleFootNursery]

Thank you! She's doing great :) We need to do another video together soon! xoxo

[@tracydavis2445]

I’m wanting another silicone but a partial silicone.. I have a full body preemie silicone and now I know what I want

[@DeirdresRebornsandlupuslife]

mo_bootheel_babies Tracy Davis hi,just to let you know,I have a partial and the cloth at the arm joint started tearing and I had to sew and then use glue on it and I'm afraid now to even change her clothes,good luck,xxhugs

[@tracydavis2445]

Thank you for telling me

[@annemarieharris7626]

Hi what silicone kit is this baby please may I ask 🙏

[@sxceve25]

Beautiful..❤

[@neesqueendom6107]

I'm a silicone artist I have a shop on etsy thank you for your videos there are many great kits affordable now so it makes finding affordable silicone dolls for customers alot easier 😊also many like myself do accept payments for painting services if they have thier own kits and if not I have alot I can offer for a wide array of costs and all coa!☺️

[@anngreen2150]

Where'd you get that silicone baby from the so cute

[@marjoriedillard214]

She cute 😍 baby girl ❤️

[@tatianabaker6222]

Where did you get your silicone doll from

[@nicollejones9748]

I'm trying to get another one

[@mandigatlin1224]

Can someone please put the link for her down here please

[@zeitgeist572]

Beautiful magnificent baby sculpture you have there!! Congratulations!! Can you help with something for me? I too want to make a baby silicone from a series of 100 snapshots from different angles that I have taken pictures of my beautiful baby who has now grown up. I want to have a face in a doll which looks exactly like her! How would I go about starting this process, like you have done with your special little one? You have achieved successfully exactly what I want to do, so I should listen to you closely in order that I don’t get scammed!!! I am brand new to the doll world, I don’t have any dolls yet….my favorites are from Maria Lynn Dolls….fantastic work….but what I want is custom….so I want the absolute best for a silicone work of art that I can give to my daughter so she can see how she used to be as a baby!

[@georgiakeune43]

I am very late!!! But I am saving up for my first ever reborn doll! I am going to get a partial silicone body doll from Ashton-Drake and it is Gabrielle! But I am going to name her Annalise❤

[@raesrebornluv]

Thanks for the information. I really want to get a newborn size silicone. I have a kimbry silicone which I love him and a partial silicone Ashton drake Gabrielle....but I want a newborn size girl silicone with rooted hair..... but they are expensive. I’ll get one in the future. I’ve sent messages to an artist for a kit cost and a rooter and painter and i could get the kit and have it painted and rooted for like $2100. That’s a lot but it’s worth it. You actually named the painter and rooter...Cheri Thanks again for the insight and I love your videos and babies.

[@LittleFootNursery]

Yes, Cheri is going to paint my Chi kit -- I'm very excited! xoxo

[@tayseandavis7780]

I got my first silicone doll from my auntie that passed away and I didn't know what it was since I was so young, now I'm looking for my realistic ones but since I'm only 12 my parents would have to get one for me and they don't really get expensive things like this😭

[@lilynorris2116]

Bro where did you get her

[@lousuzdondanbob]

Have you ever photographed all your babies all together, it would be great to see them. I just love you babies, they are so sweet. I love the silicone dolls look but I would be to scared to buy one cause as you were saying they are very expensive and tricky to take care of them, reborns are easier for me.

[@LittleFootNursery]

I did do a collection video not too long ago, but I cannot fit all the reborns and silicones together into one video so I did one just with my silicones. I am missing one of my reborns (who is getting fixed) so I was hoping to get her back before doing a reborn collection video. Quite a few collectors do prefer reborns over silicones because of the easier maintenance so you're not the only one who feels that way. xoxo

[@Dodo-bw4id]

I have a not silicone baby I want a silicone thank u this helps 😊

[@tameraaaa352]

Im looking for my first silicone for Christmas, any good site suggestions?

[@LittleFootNursery]

Silicones are not usually able to be purchased through a website. If this is your first, I would recommend the Ashton Drake silicones.

[@msshaunitapageatchison8933]

Aww u have some super cute babies and u keep them dress so cute from head to toe and u always try too keep people aware of scam my very first baby I got I did get scammed and I was so super upset but u can't get you're money back or nothing But I still have her and once I did her hair and got her dress all up I end up enjoying her but any way I wish people wouldn't scam people Thumbs up love 💯🌤️💐🌤️

[@LittleFootNursery]

Aw I'm so sorry you got scammed! :(

[@xxoana]

hello!! your baby is beautiful! i would like to know how much you charge to root and paint a full body silicone already made baby?

[@LittleFootNursery]

Hi there, I'm not a silicone artist. You may want to reach out to Andrea Arcello (who created this doll), and other artists you can find on Facebook include Cat Johnson, Cheri Ziegra, and others. Good luck! xoxo

[@donzagrant2407]

Thank you for some wonderful info , I have a preemie silicone little boy but I'm looking to get a full size newborn silicone baby girl. And had no idea how to get a more affordable baby. If you buy the kit how do you go about finding an artist to paint for me if I've only been a collector for about 4 years.

[@LittleFootNursery]

You need to do your research on silicone artists, but a couple that I know of are Cat Johnson and Cheri Ziegra. But there are so many - the best way to research is with the silicone facebook groups.

[@donzagrant2407]

Little Foot Nursery thank you, I'll check out kimbry also.

[@PechilvrsPreciousPeepsNursery]

She's so amazing Melina is so cute did you do an unboxing video?

[@LittleFootNursery]

Yes, I did do one -- just type in "Little Foot Nursery Melina" and I'm sure it will come up in the search :)

[@tanyacrump4137]

We're did you got that baby I was looking for won

[@LittleFootNursery]

The artist is www.andrea-arcello.com

[@luzmelendez2375]

Where did you find her again I can’t hear very well .

[@LittleFootNursery]

I bought her secondhand. www.doll-fan.com.

[@supergamer15]

I can't believe, wait can they get ship to a next country, can they please let me know

[@LittleFootNursery]

Yes, many artists will ship overseas. xoxo

[@waddellgreen3716]

Aw where did u buy her at she adorable I really want that one

[@LittleFootNursery]

She's an older silicone edition that's sold out, but this sculpt is Melina by Andrea Arcello. The best bet is to check out www.doll-fan.com in case you find one available secondhand. xoxo

[@tamiereilly8365]

any other sites that u dont have to paint yourselfe but still full silicone

[@LittleFootNursery]

Doll Connection sells silicones from various artists.

[@robloxbbcpopsisterlol1807]

I love her skin tone where did you get her

[@LittleFootNursery]

She's a custom order from www.andrea-arcello.com

[@davontewatts5342]

Can get her please

[@donnalynnmcclary8027]

Melina is my daughter's name! She's so beautiful.

[@a1dawg2011]

Hi my name is Stella and I’m new at reborns and I’m looking for a cheap or like under 100$ silicone dolls website could you please reply with a silicone website you recommended thank you for the video too!

[@nicollejones9748]

I have a reborn but she's smaller

[@christinajudd9674]

Were did you buy this silicone? Im looking to buy my first silicone. Are silicone weighted like a real baby ?

[@LittleFootNursery]

Yes, silicones are heavy and very realistic feeling like a real baby. I bought this one from another collector on www.doll-fan.com.

[@mrsshugirrose2564]

where did you get her awe she is so real and cute looking awe if you deside to put her up for adoption plz let me know she is just what I was looking for in a silicon baby

[@stephaniewhite3755]

I am looking for my first silicone reborn and I want a cheap one but a cute one so I do not ruen a expensive doll

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

All silicone are expensive. If you ant chip, buy a Barbie, lol.

[@dorapoyner4449]

I have 6 ivita Silicone dolls and they are really nice and only 389.00 for 20 inch, and if they are stolen sculpts oh well I will continue buy from them, Sorry that's the way I feel.

[@Countrygirl42349]

Hi Lynn...You can get "full body" silicones like this, on Ashton drake?

[@LittleFootNursery]

No, Ashton Drake does not have full body silicones, just cloth body silicones.

[@Countrygirl42349]

@@LittleFootNursery oh, ok...thanks Lynn...I missunderstood you.. 😊

[@jonathanwatts3165]

Where did you get her from

[@LittleFootNursery]

www.andrea-arcello.com

[@roselee4188]

How can I get a baby like that.

[@LittleFootNursery]

This baby was a custom order by www.andrea-arcello.com

[@risingstar1768]

I cant seem to find really realistic silicones similar to yours where can i find them

[@LittleFootNursery]

I recommend joining silicone Facebook groups and you can also check Doll-Fan

[@risingstar1768]

@@LittleFootNursery ok thank you

[@katelittle8364]

i have 4 reborns do you think i should get a silicone baby

[@LittleFootNursery]

I really love silicone babies but it's really personal preference. They are wonderful but are significantly more expensive. I do have a friend who does not like silicones but instead collects the high end reborns. xoxo

[@cierraoelke99]

I would love to have a baby, unfortunately my so and I can’t seem to conceive after almost 2 years... I would love to have a doll that feels like a real baby I think it would make me feel a bit better! Trying to save is so hard these days.

[@LittleFootNursery]

Depending on how realistic of a doll you want, you could also get an Ashton Drake or Paradise Galleries doll for now just to have a doll to cuddle, hold and dress and keep saving towards a more realistic reborn or silicone. Good luck! xoxo

[@nunyabiznass6146]

Hi I love your channel what site did you get her and what site is the best besides eBay also love you channel

[@LittleFootNursery]

Hi Nunya, most of these dolls are purchased directly from the artist, but www.reborns.com is a good site for reborn babies, but they don't sell silicone. xoxo

[@tanyacumberlin5024]

I would like to say, I don't have an option of going for more preferred reborns, silicone s or not....I was unable to have children so when I saw that these dolls were coming into the market, I was soo excited to try to collect one, maybe two but that wasn't to be either and then you and maybe similar channels take it for granted that others can either afford or save..... I would never be able to save enough for these dolls, even though I would give my hight teeth to have one.....I'm not saying for one minute that you are not a nice lady but I think it's a little insensitive to assume that others are also in your obviously "comfortable" lifestyle. I watch all the videos and see you all with your beautiful dolls and I know, without doubt just as I know I would never have kids, I will never afford one of these precious dolls. Thank you to all of you that put up these lovely videos.... That are a real wonder to watch. Blessed Be. Tan. :)

[@LittleFootNursery]

Hi Tanya, I didn't mean to assume that everyone is in a position to afford these dolls or dolls in general. I will say that this is a very expensive hobby and doll collecting in general is a luxury not a necessity. But on the relative scale, a silicone baby that costs in the $1000-2000 range is inexpensive compared to those that are in the 10,000+ range. It's all relative, but you're right -- these dolls are very expensive, no doubt about it.

[@alyssayvonne15]

I’ve been looking into buying a silicone baby, but I can’t find them anywhere. Do you have any suggestions for beginners?

[@LittleFootNursery]

I'd join www.doll-fan.com and also silicone baby facebook groups. Also, try to go to the Rose Doll show in 2021, as there will be silicones for sale there as well.

[@alyssayvonne15]

Little Foot Nursery ou okay thank you so much!! 😊

[@darkaschiltz7034]

She looks real

[@tarynadamek6561]

I love this doll and I love reborns and silicones. I just wish I could find like a silicone doll on Amazon for like 180 dollars. I really do

[@LittleFootNursery]

It's tough to find one that inexpensive but I will do a video soon for other affordable options for

[@chanmariex7223]

Please don’t give up looking for a silicone you can by pure luck stumble across an amazing deal I’ve just found an artist whose finishing my baby whose a full body silicone and the full cost is $900 and she’s offered a 4 month layaway you really can find some amazing babies for a bit cheaper

[@LittleFootNursery]

Wow, that really is a great deal! xoxo

[@chanmariex7223]

Little Foot Nursery I was so shocked! I’ve now decided on a different silicone that’s $2000 but thought it would be some sort of reassurance to people who maybe can’t or are not willing to pay a lot xoxo

[@tammymarkus7713]

I want a full silicone boy baby. I have been scammed 3 times and lost alot of money. I lost a c j ild and I just need one of these. How much are yours?

[@LittleFootNursery]

They range in price, but several thousand dollars. If the price is too low, it's usually a scam. Be careful!

[@adriannaaaaa8322]

Are the Ashton drake dolls actually silicone or vinyl ? It would help a lot if you replied

[@LittleFootNursery]

They are usually vinyl, but the silicones are solid silicone for arms and legs and silicone covered over a foam core for the head.

[@adriannaaaaa8322]

Little Foot Nursery Thankyou! Do you know the names of those dolls?

[@victorialeclerc2799]

Where you bought it ??

[@LittleFootNursery]

Custom order from www.andrea-arcello.com

[@JC-dn1sw]

Where do u get em ??????

[@LittleFootNursery]

This baby was a custom order from www.andrea-arcello.com.

[@jaylinlewis6475]

Were do you get them

[@LittleFootNursery]

I usually buy from the artist, but sometimes on Ebay or www.reborns.com or www.doll-fan.com.