Children with Down syndrome can now see themselves in Barbie. Read more:
The doll is aimed at allowing more children living with Down Syndrome to play with dolls who look like them.
The toy was brought to market on Tuesday through work with the United States's National Down Syndrome Society , to ensure it accurately represents someone with the condition, the company said. The new doll has a face and body sculpt aimed at being "more illustrative of women with Down syndrome, including a shorter frame and a longer torso," Mattel said.
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