This new Barbie has been depicted as been suffering from Down’s syndrome
To ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome, the company worked closely with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).
Its puff sleeved dress pattern features butterflies and yellow and blue colors, which are symbols and colors associated with Down syndrome awareness.
The new Barbie doll has also been seen wearing pink ankle foot orthotics (AFOs) to match her outfit and her sneakers tout a zipper detail.