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Preemie/Newborn Reborn
Reborns presented as a new baby or an early-term baby. These reborns usually have a smaller or finer body shape and are often shown with eyes closed or lightly squinting (open eyes are acceptable if appropriate). Skin may show mottling, visible veins, and newborn or prem colouring. Styling should suit a newborn setting, such as wraps, newborn clothing, and simple props (hospital, crib, or home setting).
Visual Age: Preemie to approximately 4 weeks old
Judging Focus: Realistic visual age for a preemie (prem) or newborn. Appropriate mottling, veining, and colour variation. Posing and presentation suitable for a newborn baby. Clothing and props that support the presented age.
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Infant Reborn
Reborns presented as an infant beyond the newborn stage but not yet mobile. These reborns may be sleeping but are often shown with open, alert, or smiling expressions. They usually have a fuller body shape, less mottling, and infant-appropriate styling such as baby clothing and simple props. Overall size does not matter — the reborn must be clearly presented as an infant rather than a newborn or toddler. Visual age: Approximately 2 to 6 months old.
Visual Age: Approximately 2 to 6 months old
Judging Focus: Facial expression should be suitable for an infant (awake, asleep, smiling). Fuller body proportions typical of infancy. Styling that clearly supports an infant age. Hair and clothing appropriate to the intended age presentation.
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Toddler/Child Reborn
Reborns presented as a mobile baby, toddler, or older child. These reborns are generally open-eyed and may be shown sitting, standing, playing, or interacting with their environment. Body proportions may still be full but are more defined. Hair is often thicker or longer and may be styled. Clothing should reflect age, movement, and personality.
Visual Age:Approximately 8 months or older
Judging Focus: Clear visual signs of age and mobility. Age-appropriate poses, clothing and props. Hair styling that supports the age presented. Overall storytelling within the photo.
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Fantasy/Alternate and Novelty Reborn
Reborns presented in a fantasy, alternate, or novelty style rather than as a realistic baby. This may include fantasy or alternate sculpts, modified sculpts, or realistic sculpts presented in a fantasy or alternate way. Entries may include creatures, animals, hybrids, or themed artistic concepts.
Judging Focus: Clear fantasy or alternate concept Strong theme consistency in styling and photography. Creative risk-taking while maintaining artistic quality. Overall presentation and finish.
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Any Style Reborn
Artists may enter any reborn in this category that does not fit into another category or that they wish to enter as a second entry. This category allows full artistic freedom and celebrates a wide range of styles and presentations.
Judging Focus: Artistic quality and skill. Creative interpretation and style choices. Cohesive overall presentation. Not limited by age, style, or size (e.g. second fantasy entry or cuddle reborn).