The first time I heard about life like collectable dolls was on the tv show friends, they borrowed the dolls outfit for a real baby. I've been reading more about them and they are becoming quite popular. Ladies who have children who have grown up and left home miss the peacefulness of having a baby to cuddle or to just watch it sleep seems to fill a missing family need for some. I read where one lady has a whole collection of them and chooses one each day to care for that day. If you wonder how realistic they are there have been reports of people braking car windows to "rescue the baby left in a car". People take them to doll shows strapped into car seats. The car seats protect the dolls just like they would a real baby. People love their dolls and have a lot invested in them and want to keep them safe while traveling with them. Some people buy them for investment they can buy a limited number edition of a doll and then resell it at much higher price on ebay. Some of the dolls breath, turn their head, open and close their eyes, or even play a lullaby when you squeeze their tummy. They come in all sizes from life size to tiny ones that fit in the palm of your hand.
If you would like to see how real looking they are here are 10 pages of pictures of them with descriptions along with other kinds of collectible dolls. They make a great gift for girls of any age.
Life like collectable dolls
http://www.kidposter.net/Life_like_collectable_Dolls_.htm
