Barbie with - Page 2

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

I wouldn't proactively buy one, but if the child asked for it, I would. I don't think I ever bought my daughter any doll that wasn't specifically asked for. If left to my own devices, I bought educational toys.

CelticCrafter · ‎03-09-2010

@lil sophie wrote:
The creators of Barbie dolls have come up with two new dolls with disabilities - blind Barbie and Barbie with Downs Syndrome. Would you buy?

It's not DOWNS Syndrome, it's Down Syndrome.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@DrakesMomma wrote:
I have never gotten a girl in my life a Barbie. I never plan to.

@DrakesMomma

Me, either. I always thought dolls like that were wasted money.

Years ago my sister wanted me to buy Barbie clothes for my niece's doll. I said no, and that I would never buy clothing for an inanimate object. I thought it was ridiculous.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

I had dolls bought for me and brought by Santa and Barbie was absolutely one of them. I have bought many dolls for my GD and my nieces.

Loved playing with them and I still have the photos from the late '60's early '70's of my best friend and I pushing our baby's in their strollers in our neighborhood.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

GingerHead · ‎03-10-2010

@lil sophie wrote:
The creators of Barbie dolls have come up with two new dolls with disabilities - blind Barbie and Barbie with Downs Syndrome. Would you buy?

I wonder what makes that a Down Syndrome Barbie? I don't see it, I guess it's mostly by title alone. I've never seen a person with down syndrome that looked anything like that......

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals" -Immanuel Kant

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Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@lil sophie The correct term is Down syndrome, no s.

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

@willomenia wrote:
please, give me a break!!

Why? Kids come with disabilities and in all kinds of colors, sizes, styles. Why shouldn't girls have a doll that looks like them, whether it's a Barbie, baby doll, or other kinds of doll?

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

@GingerHead wrote:
@lil sophie wrote:
The creators of Barbie dolls have come up with two new dolls with disabilities - blind Barbie and Barbie with Downs Syndrome. Would you buy?

I wonder what makes that a Down Syndrome Barbie? I don't see it, I guess it's mostly by title alone. I've never seen a person with down syndrome that looked anything like that......

The photo might not reflect it very well.

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

Inclusivity has gone too far? Children with Down Syndrome exist as do children who are blind. They should be excluded?

I couldn't agree more about comments on these forums, makes me want to buy one of these Barbies actually.

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THEY CallMe Mr Wilkes · ‎06-29-2016

Congratulations to Mattel for this wonderful addition to the Barbie family:

"The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) worked closely with Mattel to ensure the doll accurately represents the physical characteristics of people with Down syndrome.

This includes a shorter frame, longer torso, and a single line down the palm.

Barbie’s facial features are rounder, with smaller ears, and her dress includes hearts with three arrows, symbolizing the third 21st chromosome characteristic of Down syndrome.

The doll also wears pink eyeglasses, representing individuals with Down syndrome who often experience difficulties with their vision. Her dress is blue and yellow, symbolizing Down syndrome awareness."