Why are these babies so expensive?

[@Anthix221]

It really annoys me when people say “I know someone who can do it for cheaper”. Like okay? It’s not gonna be better quality though

[@80nomads74]

Even if it was the same quality, just because that person wants to be underpaid for their work doesn't mean everyone else should be!

[@abigailrhodes4231]

Or just tell them "Then why are you telling me? Go buy it from them if they're cheaper"

[@atherisGAY]

I always tell people "get it from them, then" 😊 never let me down.

[@christinagriz3736]

Watching her lay the hair individually, piece by piece …. The time, care, and detail she puts into these dolls … it’s art.

[@Concerned_Kitten]

It might be, but even if it is who asked? Like why are you announcing your departure? Just leave. 🤨

[@garfielddddddd]

oh dear lord i thought they were real. it takes insane talent to create something so realistic

[@jancrystal3182]

no wonder they are high in price am I right?

[@dinguseducator]

RIGHT!! I was like be gentle!!

[@ivyrosewest24]

OMG SAME

[@juliamelone8109]

Ikr from the screenshot I was like what does this woman mean she’s telling me the cost of her children???

[@alethermonford471]

I clicked on this video because these dolls look so real. You are very talented.

[@samanthap.879]

I thought you were going to say $2-$3k. You are an artist and that’s a great deal for how realistic the babies are.

[@foreverwins]

I agree, I think she should charge more. Or at least know you could def have tiers with higher priced versions

[@helenakausch1102]

I don't think that is that expensive. They are essentialy realistic sculptures. They are HANDMADE and pieces of art

[@BrainError]

Your prices are basically just at minimum wage. 40x 11.44 = 457.60. people don't realise this. Artists very often get paid minimum wage for their art and even more often, well below.

[@-AMYLYNN-]

Minimum wage in Indiana is like $8 lol

[@darrielwilliams2628]

Really in Florida is 12 and is increasing still@-AMYLYNN-

[@-AMYLYNN-]

@darrielwilliams2628 yea indiana sucks but I'm only like 20 min from Chicago and min wage there is much much higher just not sure if it's worth it chicago is worse than the wild west it way bad before shootings and such but now you got illegals from gangs making it 10x worse

[@DoggieStylesGrooming]

150 is definitely not enough especially if you’re spending so much on materials alone. I think $800-$1000 is realistic. You include beautiful handmade items as well. You really include so much love and you work on them for so long! You definitely deserve to be paid and I bet people would be willing to pay more!

[@Tara_Masika]

A lady I worked with collected baby dolls. She had a room decked out like a nursery. They were incredibly life like. They were all asleep in their little beds. It was a surreal and unforgettable experience.

[@marygrummer9189]

Your hair rooting is amazing! Best I’ve ever seen.

[@rebornsofjess]

Wow, thank you! I'm always looking to improve

[@MadisonDawson-bn9hl]

Yes it is!

[@MonarchButterfly.]

​@@rebornsofjessHi do you think that you could do a replica of Heather O'Rourke from "Poltergeist"

[@HeyLetsTalkAboutIt]

You are so talented. The dolls aren’t “expensive”, they are priced accordingly to the work put into them.

[@salemswhich6668]

Jesus christ i thought you was holding you actual babies holy crap they're so life like omg you've got an amazing talent omg im totally stunned

[@nadiyaqt4219]

You did really good with that brown baby on the right!!! It’s tough to get the shade right and baby look so natural…Great talent!!!

[@magsisdumb478]

Honestly I was expecting them to cost way more! That's so much work, time, and effort

[@JustMe-no8el]

For the hours you put in the price it's kind of low. The new black baby is already looking crazy good

[@robinpankey2495]

I have recently started doing reborn babies and what people doesn't understand is first the supplies are expensive especially the kits and it takes many hours of working on them if you want them to be really nice. Plus you have to buy the weighing beads, stuffing, clothes believe me it all adds up.

[@glorygracek.1841]

We had a doll store that we would go to to look, and Mom got us each an 18" doll from there and came with a cheap outfit. When these newborn dolls first came out, they had one on display and Mom asked if we girl could see it, when the lady said yes, Mom went to pick it up and when that head flopped.....her Mama bear instincts kicked it and she "dove" for the baby's head. The lady had warned Mom the head would flop......but she wasn't expecting it to be THAT realistic! Lol

[@EandBsiblings]

haha that is funny

[@PlayerTenji95]

Now that’s impressive!

[@Theistocrat]

800 pounds? damn that's a heavy baby

[@Hayleigh077]

IM CRYING this comment is too funny 😭😭😭

[@karenw.pennicook8669]

The doll cost 800 pounds not weight 800pounds

[@Theistocrat]

@@karenw.pennicook8669 800 pounds of what?

[@Bri-nc8yp]

@@karenw.pennicook8669In America pounds means weight. We use the metric system. However, common sense would tell you that baby doesn’t weight that much. Also, the person speaking has a British accent so therefore when they are referring to “pounds” they are most likely talking about British Currency.

[@dianneconte9494]

LOL

[@dagenpracchia6683]

That last part👏 artists deserve to be paid!!

[@BrettHunter97]

I never got into these dolls beyond admiring the artistry, I remember when they were thousands of dollars/pounds because premade kits didn't exist (I don't know if you're using premade or not) & the doll makers had to handpour & make custom molds themselves. I'm so glad that those kits allow this sort of thing to become more accessible! I'm actually shocked at how much the price has dropped in comparison to the earlier days of this artistry! You do wonderful work!

[@annataymond9529]

Are you thinking of silicone dolls? Because I’m pretty sure berenguer dolls were used when it started and that’s where the term reborn came from, because they were “berenguer reborn” since they stripped the factory paint and repainted them.

[@eduardochavacano]

price drop, means low demands.

[@BrettHunter97]

@eduardochavacano to be fair, reborn dolls were NEVER popular. Actually, they were quite stigmatized, and since they were mostly bought by women who had miscarried or were infertile, people further demonized it as "sad" and "disgusting." The stigma is still here, unfortunately, but they're actually gaining in popularity and less hated on now. The price drop is because there's more accessible ways to make them, making less work for the artists. BUT normally you'd be correct. Personally I'm not going to judge someone for buying or making it, I'm just here because I admire the skill of turning a blank silicone canvas into an art piece that has deeper meaning to people. Even better if it helps them deal with grief.

[@princessmyhand]

Yes, you DO DEFINITELY DESERVE to be paid your worth! These dolls are a work of art! ART!!! They are not play things…. They are not TOYS!!! They are touchable, holdable, movable ART!!! Dropping them or rough handling can/ will result in damage! These dolls are designed for gentle handling and display only! They look like REAL babies! The more a doll looks and feels real, the more time, effort, and supplies are used to create these masterpieces! If you want a doll with quality such as this… you have 2 options. Buy one from a reputable artist and/or seller OR have the skill to make one yourself! Either way IT WILL cost money to do!!!

[@janellcrews6108]

We got our daughter a reborn last Christmas she loves all her babies and real babies, too. She's 8 years old. I hope she stays so sweet.

[@annataymond9529]

That’s honestly pretty fast (considering how detailed they are I mean, not fast for a work day), I don’t think I finish my paintings anywhere near that quickly. I don’t know how you get them so realistic and detailed in that amount of time.

[@aeriontaylor]

Works of art. And worth every penny ❤

[@aoruplaylists9729]

For the first 10 seconds, i thought the babies were real. Your skills are bluffing, impressive. Seeing as your dolls are so realistic, i'm sure they could be used as accessories in movies.

[@christinaoh7022]

I don’t know anything about dolls but I can recognize quality and workmanship. One look at your dolls and I don’t question the expense. I hope some people can come to understand that buying a doll from the toy store and what you’re doing are 2 totally different things. Rock on, ❤from🇺🇸.😊

[@jenniferbelley1147]

Your babies are really lovely.

[@dianneconte9494]

It’s the silicones that are really expensive! I have 6 of them and they went from $1,800.00 to $3,400.00! I’ve seen some on eBay for almost $7,000.00!

[@Freedomfred25]

Yes! I was always into the silicone but they so expensive

[@ur_bestie_egg]

Your price of dolls is completely fine! If someone really wants a high quality and EXTREMELY CUTE baby doll, then they’re going to have to pay that price. I did have a question, though. Why are the dolls called “reborns?”

[@musicmom7889]

Before blank kits were available, artists would buy factory-made dolls at the store. They would strip off all of the paint, repaint them, add hair, weight them, and add other small details. The dolls were essentially “reborn” into new dolls.

[@ur_bestie_egg]

@@musicmom7889Ohh that makes sense, thank you

[@queenwitchypooh222]

You can’t help but to hold them like precious little bundles of joy. You’re an artist and it shows❤

[@airair5034]

I’ve seen newborn babies on other sites costing $2k - 3k, so to me, they are reasonable priced. There is a market and budget for everything. You are amazing!

[@fionaforbes6100]

It is facinating and they look so realistic. I am sure they are worth it for the clients. Good work is not cheap. ❤❤❤❤

[@nettep4112]

I don't know why people question someone's price, if you can't afford just say so. These dolls take a lot of work, material and just artistry. They should be more than that in my opinion.

[@ImpressDivinity]

It just feels like you love the babies and so proud of the work ❤ these are hand crafted!!!! Like this is a luxury item.

[@memyselfandi4230]

I just love the way you hold those dolls you hold them as of they're very dear to you which just make them seem so real

[@elephantwellyphant6866]

They are sooo cuteee

[@ossier2796]

They look so real, adorable baby dolls.

[@janessajaybee7778]

Whoa! Fantastic job on the babies specifically the brown skin baby. I’m currently saving up to buy one; all your dolls are just beautifully crafted. Well done 💛

[@KiraMiles]

I think it might be cheap compared to the love and therapy wise these dolls are.

[@solomongold7867]

I'm in ❤with this baby dolls.. Specialy those who can't have babies can have one too cherrish so real life 😊

[@CrypticHowl]

Absolutely amazing. As an artist who does realism drawings I understand, in my own way, the amount of time, effort, and motivation it takes to achieve great pieces of art. What you do is phenomenal.

[@Sabrina_116]

I read "pricing" as "piercing"

[@teridoster5840]

Dolls aren’t something I’m personally interested in, but even I can see just how much talent and work it would take for someone to be able to create a doll that is so incredibly lifelike, like yours are. It really irritates me when people complain in comments about the cost of an artist’s work, and saying things like it’s “not worth the price” the artist is charging. If you wouldn’t buy it or don’t feel it’s worth it, no one is forcing you to spend your money on it, and you have no business telling others who would, that they shouldn’t. Perceived value… what is “too expensive” for one person might just be a great deal to someone else. What I suspect tho, is that they DO actually want one, but can’t afford it or simply can’t justify the purchase in their budget. That isn’t the artist’s fault tho, and they should keep their unsolicited comments regarding pricing to themselves.

[@MissTrixie29]

People who do art always hear “I could do cheaper” or “I know someone who does this (for cheaper)”. It doesn’t matter what the art or craft is, someone will be judging the cost. They never recognize the cost of the materials and the cost of your time. £150 is insanely low.

[@bryn1063]

800 isnt even that bad. It looks very realistic and it requires time and labor.

[@AF3NI]

Theyre not really expensive they worth it

[@CCZZ.B]

100% agree that artist should be paid for their work. Those babies look so realistic.❤

[@BubbleB0T]

I honestly thought they’d be much more I think that’s very reasonable to be honest. It’s about the price of a non designer wedding dress and I think that’s very reasonable. As a disabled person who has just bought a power assist for my custom manual wheelchair that cost me £6k I can tell you these are priced well. Equipment for disabled people… that isn’t 😂

[@islandgrl56]

Your dolls are lovely!🌸

[@robynalvin2849]

Incredible amount of time goes in that, besides talent. I think her prices are appropriate.

[@Mchannelw]

The baby looks so realistic ❤. I have a baby right now, and the hair looks just like your doll baby’s. He’s sleeping right now, but seeing your doll makes me want to go cuddle my baby 😊.

[@Kiki-yw9kc]

They are worth every penny ❤

[@DaisyCat7]

The price is fair with all the work and talent that go into them

[@tamasinohara3993]

My aunt used to make realistic baby dolls. When I was born, she made one based on how I looked at a few months old. She had done it a few years after I was born so she also used my real hair

[@noalequinoa]

To be honest, knowing you put the hairs on their head one by one and having seen a few videos, i expected them to be much more expensive Like 3-5k wouldn't have surprised me given the amount of time and skill it takes Anyway have a good day :)

[@ednawarren1421]

This is art!!!beautiful work!

[@_HolyHell_]

the talent to make these is pretty incredible but I can't get over how much they creep me out 😭

[@cynthiajohnson619]

So Amazing Dolls!

[@breadcrumbhoarder]

Your price seems very reasonable for reborns of this high of quality, I’ve seen them sell for well over a thousand, and yours are extremely well done. People who think they’re expensive probably just don’t know what the reborn market is like, the ones being sold on Temu are not gonna be this high quality lol

[@bluebird4960]

I expected them to be more expensive,great art ♡

[@fluffypiranha1234]

Ur extremely talented!!

[@Pontifex_rhum]

Her eyes r so pretty

[@itsalaynnaguys]

I think regardless of whether or not you have a full time job, it shows how long it takes to make something like that. It’s not something you can accomplish in an afternoon once you clock out of your day job. It’s something that requires skill and time to do.

[@jeanettedickson2789]

They are beautiful

[@MSETVNETWORK]

I think your reasonable for all the energy time and love you put into these dolls that looks real. Keep up the good work ❤

[@kellysueballard7654]

Why do they cost so much.... because they are awesome, realistic and works of art.

[@Cliffton-h6o]

You should really have a contract with major filmmakers. I'm sure these would be useful in movies due to the realism.

[@stephaniespc]

Awe that baby looks so snuggly ❤❤❤

[@hillieduvalier]

Hand craft deserve every penny

[@Bubbabee105]

I thought they were real not gonna lie i get why they are so expensive

[@jocelyn140]

why are some people so conceited about artists who spend years developing their skills and put their time, effort and money into making art. You don't like the price? You think it's too expensive? You think you could do that? Simple. Just don't buy it and do it yourself.

[@msbabycakes001]

Reminds me of my baby, miss that newborn stage

[@fanduelchicks4674]

Amazing work it’s worth every penny..❤

[@seungminbestboi_251]

I was genuinely expecting WAAAAAY more

[@weirderthantherest5189]

With the words i Like to use when seeing small buissnes "If the price is to high make it yourself and figure Out If you would sell it for less"works Well fir me and i know how to make A LOT

[@magiv4205]

150???? I thought for sure 800 - 1000$ must be the MINIMUM. You said yourself that the material alone for each doll is worth at least 150$. Never mind the hours and hours of work! You are right, artists deserve to be paid for their work, and art is not just a cool hobby, it is a CRAFT! This actually makes me upset, you are selling yourself way too short! And the sheer GALL of people to ask why they are "so expensive"!? Absolutely ridiculous.

[@Phoenix.219]

I find these babies creepy tbh but the cost is quite reasonable and I don't even need an explanation for that. Anyone can understand that with that level of precision, it will take lot of time and skill.

[@EP61]

You are amazingly, incredibly talented. You are absolutely not overpriced. (Wondering to myself if a famous person who gave an interview with a newborn doll a few years ago purchased hers from you)

[@renitawilliams]

U have such a beautiful smile😊

[@AlabiAdesewa]

Your work is fab! 👌👌

[@maalat]

Wow. You are very talented.

[@SKYELIKESART]

I expected them to say a much higher price 😭 that's really good pricing why are people hating???

[@imabanana-se6kb]

Ur so talented ❤

[@brinanners]

I think ur actually undercharging for the talent and time you have and put into it. I thought for sure they wer atleast 1k

[@clarezajac3276]

Honestly I thought they would be priced over $1, 000.... I feel like that would be reasonable for what you're creating. I have a family member whose daughter was obsessed with the real life looking babies, anyway... But they just looked... Nothing like the pictures in the catalog and we're totally bizarro super ugly😂😂 but these that you're making are absolutely incredible 💖

[@noonereallymattersbutcats9674]

I can see why they so expensive, no doubt lots of work goes into these

[@avigailomichael]

Try making your own dolls. Make them just as realistic all while creating content, catering to a husband and having a full time job. Then give them away for free or for cheap if you think her dolls are "too expensive". Let me know when your giveaway begins though because I need a hundred free handmade dolls and I dont want to be late for the giveaway!

[@Productions_Wolf]

I think you deserve much more attention I hate the fact that you get so much hate comments:( Have a great day!

[@mymotherwasright3079]

They look so real!!!

[@scruffyo4460]

I actually think £800 is not expensive at all, I’m surprised at the price! You are clearly VERY talented at what you do, and these skills are not very common. If people want cheaper dolls then they should go buy cheaper dolls or make their own if they think they can do better.

[@allieuncharted]

It would be cool if you could get a set up where you provide them for TV and movies cause they look so life like

[@KingOfBlankes]

This is great art

[@sarahevans1580]

They should be far more ...❤

[@mariadesouza5186]

Real talent 👏 🙌 👌

[@saladslug7432]

I am flabbergasted!! I would've thought they'd be AT LEAST 600$ per doll

[@chillout7206]

I dont think she is overpricing her dolls at all, I was actually pleasantly surprised at the cost

[@foreverwins]

I thought they would start more at $1000+... If it's for grief, maybe charge less, but you could charge more. At least in the states

[@letskpitreal6941]

You shouldn’t have to explain that. They’re your creation handmade and you’ve put a lot of effort and love into making them.

[@claricestarling6510]

I do like th werewolf pups 💙🐾

[@justadreemurr]

maybe i overestimate how much that should cost because the low end being 150 smth is like.... its 300 minimum in my brain. its literally so cool

[@Winsome-n4i]

Yes, you do! Very impressive work! ❤😊

[@Claire-m2f]

I want one they are so cute