Ballantyne Babies

Closing out 2023 with this little guy! Many thanks to everyone that ordered dolls from me this year.
🎄Merry Christmas 🎄

💕Finished this little cutie today. 💕

Work~in~Progress
Got 2 cute little boys in the making 💙💙

New baby coming soon… 💕💕

WIP… this little boy has been a challenge but can’t wait to see him all finished. He will be available soon.

Late posting these.
2021 Custom Christmas Order
This little chunky girl was so much fun to make. 💗💗

2021 custom Christmas babies…
How adorable are these two! So enjoyed making these 💗💙

I have officially closed out 2021 with this last cutie pie. I just want to say
“Thank You” to all of my wonderful customers that have ordered from me this year. I am over the moon at how well this adventure has turned out for me. I truly enjoy making these babies and can’t wait to see how 2022 goes.

🎀REBORN CARE🎀

A reborn vinyl doll isn’t just any baby doll, it’s a work of art. A reborn artist spends countless hours adding layers of paint, rooting hairs, and finishing touches to make it your perfect doll baby. As a work of art, your reborn should be handled with the utmost of care.

PREVENTATIVE CARE

First and foremost, be gentle with your reborn, much like you would treat an actual infant. Being too rough with reborns can result in limbs or hair detaching and can permanently damage the doll.

Avoid direct sunlight and extreme heat. A reborn is typically made from vinyl, which is susceptible to age and fatigue when exposed to the harmful UV rays of the sun or an excessively high heat. The sun can cause the vinyl to become discolored or to break down. Other heat sources, such as a kitchen stove or a hot car, can cause the vinyl to warp and deteriorate. Finding them a spot in the house that is removed from excessive heat sources and direct sunlight will prolong the life of your reborn doll.

Avoid objects that can stain your doll. When dressing your doll in new clothes, be sure to pre-wash them to avoid colors and dyes from transferring onto your doll’s vinyl parts. Highly pigmented items can stain the vinyl, so be sure to test certain materials and fabrics before dressing the doll. Rubbing a fabric on a sample piece of vinyl will determine if the colors will bleed.

Keep out of reach of pets and children. Nothing can ruin a reborn doll quicker than having Fido playing fetch with it. Unsupervised children can also be too rough with reborn dolls, so make sure that an adult is present to instruct them about the proper care and handling of the doll.

Keep magnetic parts away from individuals with hearing aids, pacemakers, or metal implants. These magnets can interfere with their electronic devices. You will also want to avoid getting the magnets near cell phones, tablets, computers, and hard drives to avoid damage. Some reborn dolls come with magnets already inserted into the head, so check with the artist or manufacturer to see if these magnets will be an issue.

CARE TIPS

These dolls are collectibles and cannot be cleaned like toys. If you need to remove dirt or residue, I recommend a slightly damp washcloth. Never scrub the doll as this will damage the paint and coloring of your reborn doll. Never get the cloth body wet, but instead use a damp cloth to wipe away stains. Always towel blot to dry and try not to get the stuffing wet to prevent mold and mildew issues.
If a reborn doll becomes extremely dirty, consider sending the doll back to the original artist or find a reborn artist to work on the doll. They will be able to give the baby doll a proper cleaning and possibly replace the body and stuffing as needed.

REBORN HAIRSTYLING TIPS AND TRICKS

WIG HAIR should only be brushed with a soft bristle brush, as harder brushes can cause the baby’s hair to detach or can damage the painted details on your reborn baby. Brushing with a soft bristle brush will also help to remove dust and particles that may settle on the baby’s hair.

MOHAIR shouldn't be washed, or brushed too often because it can felt and become matted. A slightly damp cloth can help to remove dust and dirt from the baby’s head. Simply pat the hair down with your fingertips or gently brush with soft bristle brush to keep the stray hairs in place and spray with water mixed with a conditioning agent.

To re-curl curly mohair, lightly spray hair with a mixture of water with a drop of conditioner in it, and gently brush hair around fingers or a tool like a pencil to reset curls, allow to dry, then style as desired.

TIP: dry shampoo can take the sheen off of blond synthetic hair to make it appear more lifelike.

Reborn dolls require some maintenance to prolong the life of your baby doll. Dusting, and avoiding environmental dangers can help to ensure that your baby doll always looks brand-new.
Keep doll wrapped in a baby blanket when not in use.

Finally finished Felicity...💞💞

WIP...
I may not be able to let this one go... ❤️🎀🎀❤️

🎀🎀🎀
**Adopted**

**Adopted**
Finally got a chance to finish this sweet girl tonight 💕💕

**Update Adopted**
Finished this little cutie pie today...
💙💙
James is available for adoption.
He was born on 1/1/2021
He weighs 4lbs 12oz & is 18” long
He has full vinyl limbs and a doe suede body. He is weighted with premium glass beads and poly fil. He has brown acrylic eyes with rooted eyelashes and painted eyebrows and hair. Baby comes home with blanket, magnet pacifier, diaper, bottle, toy, 2 outfits and birth certificate.
$350 plus shipping

WIP... my little James is coming along. 💙💙

After nearly 2 months off, I am very excited to get back to work!
Baby James is on his way...stay tuned

**Update adopted**
Ashley is available for adoption.
This tiny angel was born 8/30/20
She weighs 4lbs 2oz and 17” long
She has full vinyl limbs and a doe suede body. I have weighted her with premium glass beads and poly fil. She has a magnet for her pacifier. She was painted with GHSP paint and has detailing such as capillaries, nails & mottling and comes with a belly plate. Baby comes home with, blanket, pacifier, pacifier clip, bottle, diaper, toy and 3 outfits and Birth Certificate.
$350 includes shipping

**Adopted**
Owen is available for adoption.
He was born on 9/27/20
He weighs 5lbs 2oz & is 19.5” long
He has full vinyl limbs and a doe suede body. He is weighted with premium glass beads and poly fil. He has brown acrylic eyes with rooted eyelashes and painted eyebrows and hair. Baby comes home with blanket, magnet pacifier, diaper, bottle, toy, 2 outfits (your choice boy or girl) and birth certificate.
$275 plus shipping

Update **Adopted**
Darren is available for adoption.
This cutie was born 10/24/20
He weighs 4lbs 12oz and 17.5” long
He has full vinyl limbs and a doe suede body. I have weighted him with premium glass beads and poly fil. He has a magnet for his pacifier. He was painted with GHSP paint and has detailing such as capillaries, nails & milk dots. Baby comes home with, blanket, pacifier, pacifier clip, bottle, diaper, toy and 2 outfits and Birth Certificate.
$350 includes shipping

**Adopted**
Can’t I get enough of this cutie pie!

**Adopted**
Well I can’t decide boy or girl but I finished this little one today. 💙💖

Starting this little precious today! Little Dominic is on his way 💙💙

**Adopted**
Well I haven’t had time to get any good pictures but here is my last baby that I made. Hopefully I can get some better pictures of him/her outside when I get a chance. I will also give a full description of him/her at that time. I see boy or girl with this one 💙💕

💙💙Adopted💙 💙 Happy Birthday to this precious little one. This is my version of Realborn Joseph. He weighs 4lbs 8oz and is 18”long. He is available for adoption. He comes with a belly plate, magnetic pacifier & pacifier clip, bottle, blanket, diaper, outfit shown in picture and another outfit of my choice and birth certificate. He has full vinyl limbs and a doe suede soft body that is filled with premium glass beads & poly-fil, painted hair and eyebrows and rooted eyelashes. He was painted with many layers of GHSP with veins and mottling. I have placed rings and plugs so that the baby moves and poses easily. This baby can be boy or girl.

WIP
This little one has been a struggle but just so darn cute! 💙💕

Excited to start on cute little dimpled Joseph 💙💙

Finished little Ashley today 💕💞

WIP... 💕💕

WIP...
Little Ashley is coming along 💕