The phenomenon of reborn babies continues to gain traction on social media, where content creator Lumey (@lumeyreborn) presents herself as the first reborn mom in Cuba, sparking curiosity and debate among users, as her hobby arises amidst an unprecedented crisis in the country.
A reborn baby is a handcrafted doll made of vinyl or silicone. They are designed to resemble a real newborn, with detailed features such as textured skin, visible veins, a weight similar to that of a baby, and rooted hair.
These pieces are considered works of art. They are used for collection, in emotional therapy, and also as high-end toys.
The Cuban mother acknowledges that her dolls are not hyper-realistic reborns, but she confessed: "I love them because they bring me joy."
Lumey, mother of two real boys aged between seven and ten, shares her passion for this universe from her home in Cuba, where she has created a small space dedicated to her "babies": Hanny and Jazmín.
She styles and photographs them with care, sharing each moment as if they were part of her family. She assures that this passion does not interfere with the attention she gives to her sons, who are her greatest joy and support in this creative adventure.
The profile of the Cuban woman is gradually growing, making her a reference among the communities of Cuban reborn moms, a small but increasingly visible group on social media.
At an international level, the so-called reborn mothers form an extensive community in countries such as the United States, Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. They are mostly women, although there are also men who care for and raise these dolls as if they were their own children.
Many people claim that this practice has a deep therapeutic value for coping with the loss of a loved one, alleviating anxiety, or reconnecting with motherhood from a different emotional place.
“This is beautiful and wholesome content,” Lumey states in one of her videos, convinced that her passion aims not to replace anything, but to reclaim the power of affection and imagination amidst the daily struggles in Cuba.
The videos of the Cuban woman are not without criticism. Many people question why she dedicates so much affection and financial resources to her dolls, "while there are babies in Cuba who do not receive that love or such care."
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