"Then they're weighted like a real baby. So when you're holding them, you get that – it's like that maternal instinct. And for me, that was comforting." A sculptor molds the doll with clay.

with realistic dresses, sweaters, tights, boots, and eyeglasses. And though American Girl doesn’t sell extra accessories or clothing for the mini-dolls, you can find a bunch of retired dolls ...

Mom Brandi Mills wanted to document a "sweet, nurturing moment" when she filmed her daughter putting her toy doll to sleep.

An curved arrow pointing right. Russian artist Michael Zajkov makes freakishly realistic dolls and documents the process on his Instagram. He hand-makes the dolls and clothing. Though not for sale ...

For years, women advocates have criticized the doll for her proportions, which they say set unrealistic and damaging body expectations for young girls ... them to a real-life woman for comparison ...