Down Syndrome Barbie Doll. Representation Matters Barbie Debuts Its First Ever Doll With Down Syndrome, Social Media Reacts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 6,000 babies are born in the U.S Shop Barbie 11.5" Fashionistas Doll Black Hair/Brown Eyes with Down Syndrome Wearing Heart-Print Dress at Target
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Meaningful symbols are incorporated throughout her outfit, like butterflies -- which are a symbol of Down syndrome -- and the blue and yellow color palette, which represents Down syndrome. Mattel worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie, which is part of the toy company's 2023 Fashionistas line aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion
NDSS had the opportunity to advise Mattel to ensure the doll reflected characteristics and symbols of Down syndrome For the newest Barbie Fashionista, Mattel said it closely worked with the National Down Syndrome Society on the doll's shape, features, clothing, accessory and packaging to ensure that it. Mattel worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie, which is part of the toy company's 2023 Fashionistas line aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion
. NDSS had the opportunity to advise Mattel to ensure the doll reflected characteristics and symbols of Down syndrome Barbie Fashionistas Doll #229, Doll with Down Syndrome Wearing Heart-Print Dress, Created in Partnership with The National Down Syndrome Society $5.89 $ 5
. Mattel worked with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie, which is part of the toy company's 2023 Fashionistas line aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion The Barbie doll with Down syndrome allows more children to see themselves in Barbie as well as the world around them, which can help foster a sense of inclusivity