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Mattell Launches 1st Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome

Mattell Launches 1st Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome
Mattel's Down syndrome Barbie doll in an undated file photo. Courtesy Mattel Inc.
Katabella Roberts
Katabella Roberts
4/27/2023|Updated: 4/27/2023
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American toymaker Mattel has unveiled its first-ever Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome as part of its efforts to be more inclusive.

In a press release unveiling the new doll, Mattel said it hopes the new addition will “allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie” and “inspire all children to tell more stories through play.”
Katabella Roberts
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Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.
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