They’re dolls, but you might not realize it unless you pick one up. They’re known as “reborn babies,” and they originated in the US. But they’ve really caught on in Iberia, where people collect the life-like dolls, role-play as parents online or use them for therapy. Some health professionals worry people might take the simulation too far. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.
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