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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Wyatte Grantham-Philips

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome on Tuesday.

Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and “ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome,” the company said.

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