Toymaker Mattel has introduced its first Barbie with Down syndrome in a bid to make its famous doll range more inclusive.
In a statement on Tuesday, Mattel said it had worked with the National Down Syndrome Society in the United States to make the doll, which has a shorter frame and longer torso than its other Barbies. In a statement to CBC News, a representative confirmed the doll will be available in Canada at major retailers.
The new doll’s face also has a rounder shape, and it has has almond-shaped eyes, smaller ears and a flat nasal bridge, Mattel said.
“The doll’s palms even include a single line, a characteristic often associated with
