Barbie is continuing to show that beauty comes in all sorts of different forms!Â
As part of the 2023 Fashionistas doll line, Mattel is releasing the first Barbie in history with Down syndrome. The Barbie team worked closely with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to ensure the authenticity of this trailblazing doll’s design before it hit shelves.Â
From the sculpt of the doll’s face and body to the features of her wardrobe, this new fashionista was meticulously designed to represent and inspire girls with Down syndrome around the globe when they see her on the shelves. NDSS and a medical professional helped review the features, including a face sculpt with a rounder shape and a flat nasal bridge, a shorter frame and a longer torso, and a single line on the doll’s palm.
Barbie’s dress is adorned with butterflies and a yellow/blue color pattern — common symbols associated with the Down syndrome community. The doll also sports a pink pendant necklace featuring the upwards chevrons to resemble the three copies of the 21st chromosome. Kids who play with the Barbie doll will also notice her wearing a fashionable pair of ankle foot orthotics to go with her bold outfit.
Parents can purchase this new doll and the rest of the 2023 Fashionistas dolls for $10.99 at most major retailers.
BARBIE FASHIONISTIAS — BARBIE DOLL WITH DOWN SYNDROME
Designed with the help of the National Down Syndrome Society, this is the first Barbie doll with Down syndrome. The doll's outfit featuring meaningful symbols, such as butterflies (a symbol of Down syndrome) and a blue-and-yellow color palette to represents Down syndrome awareness. Barbie's pink pendant necklace has three arrows to represent the third 21st…
