Are reborn babies illegal?

No, reborn babies are not illegal in the United States or most other countries. Owning, buying, selling, and gifting realistic silicone or vinyl reborn dolls is fully legal for adults and children alike.

Reborn dolls — including full platinum silicone versions like those made by SOFTMARY — are regulated as children's products or collectibles depending on how they are marketed. Products sold for children must meet safety standards such as ASTM F963 and hold a Children's Product Certificate (CPC) confirming third-party lab testing. Dolls meeting those certifications are legal to sell and own without restriction across all 50 U.S. states.

• Reborn dolls sold for children in the U.S. must meet ASTM F963 federal toy safety standards.
• A Children's Product Certificate (CPC) confirms third-party lab compliance for child-directed reborn dolls.
• SOFTMARY's 12-inch solid platinum silicone reborn doll weighs 2.3 lbs and carries ASTM F963 and CPC certification.
• Reborn dolls marketed as adult collectibles are not subject to children's product certification requirements.
• No U.S. federal or state law restricts the ownership or purchase of realistic reborn dolls by adults.