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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ben Roberts-Haslam

FOUND: Barbie maker launches first down s syndrome doll - What They Never Told You

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The first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s Syndrome has been launched by Mattel, with disability campaigner and model Ellie Goldstein introducing her to the world.

The new doll is part of the Barbie Fashionistas line, which has introduced dolls with prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, vitiligo and other conditions in an effort to be more inclusive.

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