Renowned toy company Mattel has introduced a new Barbie doll in the market but it is not one with some striking appearance or features

This new Barbie has been depicted as been suffering from Down’s syndrome

Mattel claimed that it has created this unique toy to ‘allow even more children to see themselves in Barbie as well as have Barbie reflect the world around them’.

To ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome, the company worked closely with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).

This doll has been introduced with a new face and body sculpt to be more illustrative of women with Down syndrome, including a shorter frame and a longer torso

Its puff sleeved dress pattern features butterflies and yellow and blue colors, which are symbols and colors associated with Down syndrome awareness.

The pink pendant necklace with three upward chevrons represents the three copies of the 21st chromosome, which is the genetic material that causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome.

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.

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