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Danielle Kate Wroe & Amber O'Connor & Natasha Wynarczyk

Parents praise Mattel for Barbie doll which creates representation for 'entire community'

Barbie lovers say their hearts have been 'filled with joy' after Mattel unveiled its first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome.

The historic launch has also been praised by parents delighted to learn the toy company consulted with the USA's National Down's Syndrome Society (NDSS) to design the toy.

Mattel's first doll with an intellectual disability, the toy was designed to represent and celebrate people with Down's syndrome.

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