The first Barbie doll with Down's syndrome has been launched by Mattel - amazing! 👏
The new doll has been created following consultation with the National Down Syndrome Society in the US and can be pre-ordered in the UK.
The The 21-year-old added: “Diversity is important to me as people need to see more people like me out there in the world and not be hidden away.” The doll also includes a single line on its palms, a characteristic often associated with people with Down’s syndrome.
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