Mattel breaks barriers with first Barbie doll featuring Down syndrome.

Mattel has released a Barbie doll with Down syndrome as part of this year's Barbie Fashionistas lineup. The toymaker worked closely with the National Down Syndrome Society to ensure accuracy in the doll's design, which features a new face shape and body sculpt to be more illustrative of women with Down syndrome. The doll also comes with accessories such as pink ankle foot orthotics and a pendant necklace with three upward chevrons, representing the three copies of the 21st chromosome. The goal is to encourage inclusivity and enable all children to see themselves in Barbie.