Re: Barbie with

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

ETA - The blonde Barbie with Down Syndrome actually came out last year. The one pictured is a new version.

Kudos to Mattel.👏

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luvzchiz · ‎03-09-2010

Thank you both for the explanations of the new Barbies. How wonderful that children can learn about the differences that exist in humans.

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JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

Knock me over with a feather!

No way would I have thought this a controversial topic, let alone so passionately so.

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spumoni99 · ‎02-16-2019

@THEY CallMe Mr Wilkes wrote:
Sometimes the lack of empathy, compassion and understanding on these boards is beyond comprehension!

I totally agree!!!!

Franklinbell · ‎01-04-2015

Yes I would in heartbeat! I will keep this mind for future gifts! Thanks for sharing!!

Trailrun23 · ‎05-31-2022

Having taught children and adults with disabilities for decades, I am not sure if this is exploiting or is inclusionary; I think for little girls with Downs or with vision loss the dolls would be relevant, but I hope those little girls would not be expected to play with these dolls and not all the other Barbies out there. Sometimes Mattel tries too hard. I agree they would be great in a preschool class. Kinder classes would not be having any type of Barbie dolls in the classroom.