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Article First Blind Barbie Doll Released

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Mattel has expanded its ever-growing range of inclusive dolls, releasing the first-ever blind Barbie.

The doll has been carefully crafted, with several special features, including:

  • An eye gaze facing slightly up and out to accurately reflect the sometimes-distinct eye gaze of a blind individual.
  • A white and red cane with an identifiable marshmallow tip and includes stylish and functional sunglasses. With some blind or low-vision individuals sensitive to light, the lens provides additional eye protection.
  • Elbow articulations to ensure comfortable cane use.

Blind Barbie doll

It also has textured and vibrant fabrics so that children who are blind or have low-vision can still enjoy playing with the Barbie.

“We recognise that Barbie is much more than just a doll; she represents self-expression and can create a sense of belonging,” said Krista Berger, Senior Vice President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls.

“We proudly introduce a new blind Barbie doll and Black doll with Down syndrome to our Barbie Fashionistas line, reinforcing our commitment to creating products that represent global belonging and inclusivity in the doll aisle.”

Blind Barbie doll

The inclusive Barbie Fashionistas range also includes dolls with Down Syndrome as well as dolls with limb differences.

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  • It’s wonderful how they are creating more dolls that represent all human beings

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  • What a great doll to add to their inclusive range of dolls.

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  • Oh MyLanta. Surprised its taken this long actually.

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  • Absolutely love that barbie has made dolls to suit everyone, nothing is more special than having a doll that is like you

    • I wholeheartedly agree with this! Must be so special for those children to have a toy just like them

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  • Barbie has been really branching out to be so inclusive!

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  • Great idea. Inclusivity is so important

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  • Barbie itself is still an imperfect image of what we all are, but I doubt this will alter any time soon. Inclusivity should be for everyone.

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  • No they havent have they made a Blind Barbie ummm not too sure about this one

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  • Not sure how I feel about this. It’s good they’re being inclusive, but it seems all for show so they can get a pat on the back. They’re still fostering that image of the perfect woman.

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  • Well done Barbie for diversity and inclusion!

    • Yes, it’s good to learn about inclusion for all our kids.

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  • Barbie is always releasing lovely dolls.

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  • So fantastic to see such inclusive dolls.

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  • This is so great!!

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  • I haven’t come across the barbie with Down syndrome. Would love it for my youngest

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  • Inclusive dolls and toys are great for all !

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  • I am always happy when toys are inclusive for everyone.

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  • So beautiful for kids to see themselves in their favourite toys

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  • AwWww lovely that they are catering for all different types of people and she’s such a beautiful doll too!!!

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  • Love that they are thinking about the community and inclusivity. So important.

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  • I don’t think I’ve seen a Barbie with cochlear implants… I’d love that.

    • There is one available with hearing aids. And my understanding is that there is a barbie with Cochlear Implants available on Etsy

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