Welcome Home, Penny: My First Toddler Reborn
Penny’s arrival marks two firsts for my collection: a toddler-sized doll and my first authentic artist reborn.
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A new presence in the nursery
There is something special about meeting a doll for the first time after looking forward to its arrival. This box opening introduces Penny, my first toddler reborn. Her size and expression bring a different presence to the collection than the smaller baby dolls I had been holding.
Penny measures 25 inches and weighs 9 pounds, 1 ounce. Those details give some context for what makes a toddler doll different, but the full video is where you can see my first response to her. An unboxing is a moment of discovery, and I wanted to share that moment as it happened.
Credit belongs with the people who made her
Penny is the Amelia Crawler kit sculpted by Pat Moulton from Bountiful Baby. Cari Compton of Bitty Bunny Reborn Nursery did the reborn artistry that brought this version into my collection. Both the sculpt and the individual artist’s work matter to her story.
As I learn more about the hobby, I want to be clear about those roles. A collector gives a doll a home and a personal name; the sculptor and reborn artist create the work we are enjoying. Giving them credit is a straightforward way to show appreciation and help another collector understand what they are looking at.
An arrival to remember
Penny joined the collection in March 2026, and this feature records that early part of her story. This is a collection introduction rather than a current sale announcement. She is the doll I am welcoming here, not a listing being offered to viewers.
For someone considering a toddler-sized reborn, this video offers one collector’s first encounter rather than a universal verdict about what size to buy. A doll’s measurements, weight, construction and care needs all belong in the conversation with the artist. For me, the excitement is in meeting Penny and seeing the character and craftsmanship of a new artist doll in person. Welcome home, Penny.
