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American association that offers support to people with Down syndrome. In this way, it was possible to accurately and realistically represent people with this syndrome . Barbie doesn't lose her distinctive blonde hair, but her torso becomes longer, her face rounder and her ears smaller . The shape of the eyes also changes . And so, the representation becomes more accurate. Close-up of Barbie with Down syndrome Explains Kandi Pickard , president and CEO of NDSS : “This means a lot to our community, who for the first time can play with a Barbie doll that looks like them.” Goes on: “This Barbie reminds us that we should never underestimate the power of representation. It's a huge step forward for inclusion.” All the details of the new Mattel doll have been taken care of down to the smallest detail.
Barbie's dress features butterflies , and colors such as yellow and blue , used during the day dedicated to awareness of Down syndrome. These are symbols of great importance and value for the community . The doll also wears a necklace , with a pink pendant: the three upward arrows represent the three copies of chromosome 21 , the genetic material that causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. The symbolic necklace of Barbie with Down syndrome Barbie's symbolic necklace Barbie now also has ankle orthotics - strictly pink - to complete her look, since many children with this syndrome use them to support their feet and hips. The orthotics of the new Barbie with Down syndrome Barbie orthotics Finally, the Ecuador Mobile Number List palms of his hands have only one line : a common feature in people with Down syndrome. The launch “We are proud to introduce the first Barbie with Down syndrome, to further reflect the world around us through play.”
These are the words of Lisa McKnight to accompany the launch of the new version of Barbie. The promotion took place through the main social channels : Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. A Reel appeared on Instagram with a collection of different testimonials . Adults and children, accompanied by their Barbies, highlight how playing - from an early age - helps us accept the diversity present in our daily lives, and open our minds and hearts. Barbie continues her journey towards inclusiveness , and she does so thanks to a new doll that enriches the Mattel universe. Screenshot from the reel published by Barbie's Instagram profile The reel has collected - so far - over 1 million views, and almost 50 thousand likes, with 1,000 comments : a truly great response, a sign of a novelty much appreciated by the public. On the Barbie Life YouTube profile , however, a video shows various boys and girls suffering from Down syndrome discovering the new doll for the first time. Their enthusiasm is accompanied by the words of the families, happy with Barbie's step forward towards inclusiveness. The video currently has over 100,000 views in just a few days.
Barbie's dress features butterflies , and colors such as yellow and blue , used during the day dedicated to awareness of Down syndrome. These are symbols of great importance and value for the community . The doll also wears a necklace , with a pink pendant: the three upward arrows represent the three copies of chromosome 21 , the genetic material that causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. The symbolic necklace of Barbie with Down syndrome Barbie's symbolic necklace Barbie now also has ankle orthotics - strictly pink - to complete her look, since many children with this syndrome use them to support their feet and hips. The orthotics of the new Barbie with Down syndrome Barbie orthotics Finally, the Ecuador Mobile Number List palms of his hands have only one line : a common feature in people with Down syndrome. The launch “We are proud to introduce the first Barbie with Down syndrome, to further reflect the world around us through play.”
These are the words of Lisa McKnight to accompany the launch of the new version of Barbie. The promotion took place through the main social channels : Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. A Reel appeared on Instagram with a collection of different testimonials . Adults and children, accompanied by their Barbies, highlight how playing - from an early age - helps us accept the diversity present in our daily lives, and open our minds and hearts. Barbie continues her journey towards inclusiveness , and she does so thanks to a new doll that enriches the Mattel universe. Screenshot from the reel published by Barbie's Instagram profile The reel has collected - so far - over 1 million views, and almost 50 thousand likes, with 1,000 comments : a truly great response, a sign of a novelty much appreciated by the public. On the Barbie Life YouTube profile , however, a video shows various boys and girls suffering from Down syndrome discovering the new doll for the first time. Their enthusiasm is accompanied by the words of the families, happy with Barbie's step forward towards inclusiveness. The video currently has over 100,000 views in just a few days.