There are several synonyms for the term "sleeping doll". A popular alternate term for the same is "reborn doll". These dolls are essentially lifelike, human-shaped toys that are designed to look like real babies. The term "reborn" indicates that these dolls have been reborn or brought back to life through various techniques of exclusive artistry. Another alternative is "baby doll". These dolls are designed into the appearance of human babies, however, they do not always have a realistic design like the other alternative. Lastly, "lifelike doll" is another synonym for "sleeping doll". These dolls are realistically formed and may look very much like a real human baby. The term "lifelike" describes the dolls' realistic appearance.