AP PHOTOS: 'Reborn mothers' gather in Sao Paulo for annual meet-up
Dozens of fans of hyper-realistic baby dolls known as 'reborns' gathered at Villa Lobos Park, in Sao Paulo, for the 10th annual meet-up. The figures are often used for grief therapy or parenting practice.
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The Guardian
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The Independent
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