The toy company's line for Barbie's little sister, Chelsea, will see a new addition that features curvature of the spine and a removable back brace, aimed at normalising the equipment and encouraging children to celebrate inclusion
A barbie doll maker has made history by introducing its first doll with scoliosis.
The toy company's line for Barbie's little sister, Chelsea, will see a new addition that features curvature of the spine and a removable back brace, aimed at normalising the equipment and encouraging children to celebrate inclusion.worked closely with Dr Luke Macyszyn, a board-certified neurosurgeon and specialist in children's complex spinal disorders, who advised the designers throughout the doll's development.
The 15cm doll wears a pink dress and has a removable green back brace, white shoes, and her brown hair is styled in waves.Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and Dolls at Mattel, said:"We believe in the power of representation and are committed to creating dolls in a variety of looks so that kids can see themselves in Barbie - and now in a line celebrating Barbie's little sister, Chelsea".
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