Mattel Launches First Barbie Doll with Down Syndrome to Promote Inclusivity.

Mattel has introduced its first-ever Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome as part of its Barbie Fashionistas line, which aims to offer kids more diverse representations of beauty and fight the stigma around physical disabilities. The new doll was created in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society to ensure that it accurately represents a person with Down syndrome. The doll features a shorter frame, a longer torso, a rounder face, smaller ears, a flat nasal bridge, and slightly slanted almond-shaped eyes. The doll wears a pink ankle foot orthotics to match her dress and her sneakers feature a zipper to represent children with Down syndrome.