The 3D babies come in three different options: mini, half-size and full-sized (Picture: 3D babies)

First came the ultrasound, then came the 3D scan – and now there’s an altogether more unsettling way to sneak a peek at your unborn child.

Expectant parents are being offered the chance to hold their baby before it is even born – with a 3D-printed replica of the foetus.

American couple Gerard and Katie Bessette are hoping their business, 3D Babies, will appeal to future parents.

Would you buy one? (Picture: 3D Babies)

They aim to create customised baby figurines with a special 3D printer, using the image from an ultrasound as a guide.


The couple say on their website: ‘Imagine holding your baby before he or she is born. At 3D Babies, we create an adorable baby figurine resembling your baby’s facial features and body position.



‘We use your 3D/4D ultrasound images or newborn baby pictures to create a unique artistic representation of your baby using the latest computer graphics and 3D printing technology.’

Touted as a ‘treasured family remembrance of your pregnancy’, 3D Babies says its models are a ‘great way to share the excitement of your new baby’.

However, they don’t come cheap: the 3D babies come in three options – mini, half-size and full-sized – which range from $200 (£122) to $400 (£244).

The couple even have a ‘celebrity baby’ section – with a model of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter North West selling for $250 (£152).

However, the pair need funding if they are to purchase the Stratasys U-Print SE Plus 3D printer they need to run the business.

According to their crowdfunding page, they still have a long way to go before reaching their £15,000 target.

The customised baby figurines are with a special 3D printer, using the image from an ultrasound (Picture: 3D Babies)