Morning Mix She didn’t have a Barbie with Down syndrome growing up. So she made one. The head of the National Down Syndrome Society called the doll ‘a huge step for representation’ ...

As for Barbie's shape, "This doll introduces a new face and body sculpt to be more illustrative of women with Down syndrome, including a shorter frame and a longer torso," Mattel said.

The National Down Syndrome Society has called the doll "a huge step forward for inclusion." Mattel’s Barbie is one of the most iconic American brands. Since 1959, we’ve followed Barbara ...

The new blind Barbie and first Black Barbie with Down syndrome have been ... with Down syndrome. Her head was also crafted with great attention to detail, creating a face with a rounder shape, ...

A year after introducing its first doll with Down syndrome, Barbie will add another doll with the chromosomal disorder and debut a blind Barbie.. Mattel, which makes the dolls, said it is offering a ...

Furthermore, his skull and eyes were a distinctive size and shape consistent with children with Down Syndrome. The child died at the age of six months, according to the research paper ...