Okay. I just bought a mold with all the separate parts needed to make a fondant baby -- head, arms, legs, torso.
Here's my problem: Can't figure out how the heck to use it! I mean since the baby has to be 3D, won't there be a seam or something when I try to put the pieces together?
Have any of you ever used this? If so, please tell me if it's even worth my time.
Thanks a bunch!
Hopefully you won't need to make a bald baby!! 
I've used molds like that alot and it does take a bit of practice to get them looking just right. Yes, there will be a seam, just make sure each side is very flush with the edge of the mold, glue the front and back together with gum glue or something. (Make sure you don't use too much or it will smoosh out and leave shiny spots!) Then take a tiny little bit of extra fondant and roll out a very thin rope that you put along the seam and just work it into any gaps, rubbing gently so you don't mishape the baby, but get it nice and smooth. I always ask the couple (or whoever's hosting a baby shower) what color hair the parents have, if they have a preference what color the babies hair should be. Then I use royal icing to paint on hair and that helps cover alot. I also go over some areas of the hair with similar colored dust to give highlights and depth. Then paint on the facial features. I always have more trouble with the arms and legs than anything - it drives me a little crazy!! I do the GP baby under a blanket on a plaque so the parents can keep it and it's always been my most requested. When I was doing alot I'd just go ahead and make up 5 babies and not put hair on them, so they'd be ready to go when someone called wanting a baby shower cake the next day. 
Hope that helps a little bit, sorry it is kind of hard to explain...I wish I could show you!
I've used an Emery board and very fine grit sandpaper to smooth the seam on molded pieced (must be dry to the bone!) and this had worked very well for me.
sillychick wrote:
Then take a tiny little bit of extra fondant and roll out a very thin rope that you put along the seam and just work it into any gaps, rubbing gently so you don't misshape the baby, but get it nice and smooth.
I totally agree! then dry the piece then take the emery board &/or sand paper to it. MUST BE GENTLE WITH THE PRESSURE or the piece will snap. Hate that sound! 
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