What do you think about the Blind Barbie?

Israel
January 12, 2026 12:21pm CST
Mattel is putting out many different Barbie Dolls that have various disabilites, Blind, Autistic, Down's Syndrome. Will these dolls help little girls feel better about themselves? I didn't have a Barbie, but I had an off brand: Dawn doll, that was smaller and I felt that she had cuter clothes to change her into. What do you think?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (235407)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jan
I am neutral. But I am not against it. Actually, I'd have to think about it some more. Labels bother me a bit.
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Rachael Alice
@lifecoachjerusalem (1479)
• Israel
12 Jan
Why do the Barbies have to all be Teenagers? Can't some just be little girls?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (235407)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jan
@lifecoachjerusalem A reasonable question!
Anna
@LadyDuck (494576)
• Italy
13 Jan
I am not against, but it's not a doll I would buy for my grandniece.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (494576)
• Italy
18 Jan
@TheHorse - I think that parents must talk to children telling them not to stare at disabled people, but I am against buying for them "handicapped" dolls. It may be traumatic.
The Horse
@TheHorse (235407)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Jan
Me neither.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (94900)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Jan
I think it could be a good idea so children can understand better those who have disabilities. I had a Barbie with movable limbs,
Jessica
@JESSY3236 (21673)
• United States
13 Jan
I think it's great that they are branching out. I had Barbies when I was growing up.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (373149)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Jan
I think it's a great idea. I remember seeing a black doll on Antiques Roadshow and them saying that once there were very few black dolls. Maybe they're still quite rare.