The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

This is a British woman gazing lovingly at her reborn. It is not a real baby but rather a very lifelike doll.

This may be the end of civilization as we know it.

It seems that most of the collectors are middle aged women who may or may not have had actual children. And why stop at one? Many collect them at a price of $500 to $4000 per fake baby.

These women want you to know that they are not crazy. No, of course not. They just enjoy playing with dolls -- to the extent that they take them everywhere they go -- including buckling them into car seats.

Yes, this is perfectly normal. Keep telling yourselves that.