Meet Merle, the Ready to beBorn DIY Doll Kit That Brings Imagination to Life

Some doll kits are just crafts, but the Merle beBorn Kit is something more.

With his realistic features, premium materials, and hands-on assembly, Merle delivers a play experience unlike anything else, one that begins with the joy of creation and grows into a lifelong friendship. Every step of stuffing, weighting, and dressing him makes the bond more meaningful, resulting in a life-like presence your child created themselves.

What Makes the Merle Kit Special?

• Proudly Canadian-Made: Thoughtfully handcrafted and assembled in Canada using high-quality, non-toxic materials.
• Hands-on activity that transforms a box of high-quality materials into a cherished keepsake in just 1 to 2 hours. 
• Huggable design featuring realistic vinyl limbs and a soft cloth body.
• Newborn sized, perfect for little arms to carry, cuddle, and love.
• Pre-weighted vinyl head that gives him an unmistakable, life-like feel right from the start.
• No mess, no experience required. Everything needed to bring Merle to life is included right in the box.

Perfect For:

• Family craft nights, birthdays, and classrooms looking for a memorable, engaging group activity for children aged 5 and up.
• The ultimate holiday or birthday gift that offers both an unforgettable experience to share and a beautiful doll to keep forever.
• Special bonding milestones between parents, grandparents, and children as they share stories and work together to build a lifelong companion.
• Young creators and busy hands ready to step away from screens and dive into a meaningful project that builds real-world crafting skills.

What You Get:

Inside each kit, you will find everything needed from start to finish:

• Adoption certificate and easy, step-by-step instructions
• Pre-weighted vinyl head (complete with an internal magnet)
• Realistic vinyl limbs and a soft cloth body
• Polyfill stuffing and weighted beads
• Outfit and diaper
• Magnetic pacifier

Important Safety Notice: If there is a medical reason such as the presence of a pacemaker or any device sensitive to magnets, please select the "No Magnet" option. All dolls ship with the magnetic pacifier system installed unless otherwise specified.

• Price: $109.99
• Size: 18 - 20" 
• Limbs: 1/4
• Eyes: Awake
• Body: Doe Suede
• Original Sculpt by: Ross Johnson

Safety & Compliance 
Merle is fully certified to meet Health Canada’s Toys Regulations (SOR/2011-17), as well as CPSC and ASTM F963 in the US, EN71 in Europe, and global ISO standards, giving parents complete peace of mind.