Mattel introduces Barbie doll with Down's syndrome

Mattel says it had worked with the National Down Syndrome Society in the United States to make the doll, which has a shorter frame and longer torso than its other Barbies.

Toy maker Mattel has introduced its first Barbie with Down’s syndrome in a bid to make its famous doll range more inclusive.

The new Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome is seen in this undated handout image. Mattel/Handout via REUTERS “The doll’s palms even include a single line, a characteristic often associated with those with Down’s syndrome,” Mattel said. The new Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome is seen along with the Barbie Fashionista group, in this undated handout image. Mattel/Handout via REUTERS

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