Mattel has unveiled the first-ever Barbie with Down's Syndrome which will help more children find a toy that represents them.

The toy company partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in the United States to create the product - their first with an intellectual disability.

Mattel worked with NDSS to ensure the new Barbie accurately symbolized those with Down's Syndrome, such as giving the doll's body a shorter frame and longer torso.

The new product also has other physical details associated with those who have an extra chromosome including a single line running across the palms.

Guided by the organization, the doll's pink pendant necklace has three upward chevrons that illustrate the three copies of the 21st chromosome - the genetic material that causes the characteristics associated with the condition.

In addition to this, Barbie's dress pattern has butterflies and yellow and blue colors - emblems associated with Down's Syndrome awareness. She will also sport pink ankle foot orthotics often used by kids.

The creation was praised by charities such as Carol Boys, chief executive of the UK Down’s Syndrome Association, who remarked: "Children in our community will be able to play with a doll that represents them," as cited by The Guardian.

Ellie Goldstein, a 21-year-old British model with Down’s syndrome who appeared in a campaign with the new Barbie, applauded the product and said that she was "so happy" to see the new doll.

"Seeing the doll, I felt so overwhelmed - it meant a lot to me and I'm so honored and proud that Barbie chose me to show the doll to the world," she continued, per The Mirror. "Diversity is important to me as people need to see more people like me out there in the world and not be hidden away."

According to The Telegraph, Lisa McKnight, executive vice president of Barbie and Dolls at Mattel also spoke about the significance of Mattel's latest doll for children and said: "As the most diverse doll line on the market, Barbie plays an important role in a child’s early experiences, and we are dedicated to doing our part to counter social stigma through play."

"Our goal is to enable all children to see themselves in Barbie, while also encouraging children to play with dolls who do not look like themselves," she went on. "Doll play outside of a child’s own lived experience can teach understanding and build a greater sense of empathy, leading to a more accepting world."

"We are proud to introduce a Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome to better reflect the world around us and further our commitment to celebrating inclusion through play," Knight concluded.

The new Barbie will go on pre-order from April 25 from the toy store Smyths. It will be part of the Barbie Fashionistas line, which was launched in 2022.

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It doesn't feel like it was that long ago we were hearing that Chrissy Teigen and John Legend had a second child on the way, but now the baby is born - upping the adorable factor of Chrissy's Instagram by a considerable amount.

In November last year, the model confirmed that she was pregnant with a second child in the cutest way. In the Instagram video, captioned "It's John's!", she asked her firstborn what was in her pregnant belly - to which her 17-month-old daughter Luna replied "baby".

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In the months since her Instagram and Twitter game was pretty incredible, with some hilarious moments - including the frequent trolling of her musician husband. Then, in mid-May they couple announced that they had become parents of a second child - this time a boy.

On Twitter, Teigen wrote "Somebody's herrrrrrre!" along with some telltale emojis.

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In the following days, we saw John Legend criticise Donald Trump in an emotional tweet, using his baby son as a reference for why we shouldn't dehumanise those who have done wrong in their lives. Then, Chrissy Teigen surprised us all with a particularly over-sharing tweet about the process of giving birth to her newborn son.

A week later she shared the first photo of the baby boy, and announced to the world that his name was Miles. "Hello, world! This is Miles Theodore Stephens, " Teigen wrote. "We are drowning in his little peeps and nuzzles. Our household feels overwhelmed with love. Thank you for all your well wishes!"

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We also were privy to some more glimpses into the early life of baby Miles, as well as his meetings with his fellow sibling Luna. We got to see the boy at 11 days old with his big sister Luna, and it was irresistibly adorable - just look:

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While things have worked out brilliantly for Chrissy, John, Luna and Miles, it wasn't all according to plan. In fact, Miles arrived three weeks earlier than his due date, which must have been a surprise for his parents. The actual due date for little Miles was 7th June, but that doesn't mean that Teigen couldn't find a way to mark the occasion.

She shared an adorable photo of her sleeping child, along with a caption that was as funny as it was cute. "Today was your original due date but you heard how cool we are since that's all we talk about (how cool we are) and you wanted to see what all the fuss was about, 3 weeks early," she wrote, adding: "Well we tricked u! We are boring AF but we love you!"

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It's hard to relate to a lot of celebrity couples out there, and while John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have definitely got a bigger house and more money to their names than the rest of us - it's hard not to love them just a little bit.

Ever since Chrissy Teigen and John Legend announced the birth of their second child, we've all been waiting for more news on the sure-to-be-adorable baby boy. What's his name? Does he look more like Chrissy or John? How has little Luna reacted to the arrival of her new little brother? We're all keen to find out and are here whenever the couple feels like telling us.

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The pair haven't shared many details on the new addition to the Legend clan so far. However, on Sunday Chrissy told her fans one thing that they weren't completely sure they wanted to hear. In a particularly honest tweet, the model announced to her followers that the recent birth was a whole lot easier than having her first child, for one particular reason, writing: "I can confirm postpartum life is 90% better when you don't rip to your butthole. Baby boy: 1 point. Luna: 0".

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Hilariously, her followers weren't quite sure how to take the news, with some thrilled that she felt comfortable enough to talk about a topic that many people felt they couldn't speak out on, and others claiming that her words had given them an effective method of birth control.

Many mothers commented on the cookbook author's post, sharing their own experiences of ripping while giving birth, with user @annalise_webb writing: "Your doctor must have been woeful, love. Mine’s the same age, I had over 100 internal and external stitches and I healed fine. Back in the saddle in six weeks." Gatun_CZ also chipped in, posting "My baby boy will be 25 in August and my butt still hurts."

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Others weren't so enthused, with user @jackiecarbajal making her feelings clear, writing: "EWWWWWWWWW (grateful to have undergone a c-section when i had my almost 9lb baby)". Chrissy's tweet also proved rather informative for some men, with user @MikeSwords putting: "This tweet is so much more educational than I would have pictured...."

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In a less explicit tweet, Chrissy also revealed that the new baby looks a little like Luna. Responding to a question from Stephanie Hines about whether he looked like the 2-year-old, she wrote: "Same nose! He is a few weeks early so he’s litttttttle and makes the teeniest noises. We are in love."

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While the model has posted several lighthearted tweets about the new arrival, the same cannot be said for her husband, who confirmed the birth of his second child in an emotional tweet that lashed out at President Donald Trump.

The singer attacked the president for his alleged comments about members of the violent gang Mara Salvatrucha - better known as MS-13.

Speaking at a White House roundtable discussing sanctuary cities on Wednesday, Trump at first seemingly referred to undocumented immigrants as "animals", when he stated: "We have people coming into the country, or trying to come in -- and we're stopping a lot of them -- but we're taking people out of the country. You wouldn't believe how bad these people are. These aren't people. These are animals. And we're taking them out of the country at a level and at a rate that's never happened before."

Afterwards, he insisted that his words were instead about MS-13 gang members. But John still wasn't happy, taking to Twitter to use his newborn son to make the point that the society we live in makes us who we are.

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At the end of the day, you have to praise both Chrissy and John for not being shy and speaking out about the issues that are important to them. Congratulations to them on the birth of their baby boy!

Concerned social media users have slammed a mother after she named her baby after her favorite food.

Choosing a name for your newborn is a difficult task for many, as this person will have to carry it with them for the rest of their life - unless they decide to change it.

We've noticed that in recent years, some parents have opted for unique monikers for their children rather than a common name.

In this case, one particular parent decided that the best way to introduce their newborn daughter to the world was by naming her after their favorite snack.

According to the Daily Mail, a proud grandmother took to Facebook to share a sweet picture of her granddaughter with her older brother, Nicholas.

She shared her joy at the new arrival and reportedly penned under the sweet post: "It's official, my daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Now their family is complete."

The delighted grandparent then told followers that the baby's name was Avacuddo, which seems to be a misspelling of avocado. "Welcome baby Avacuddo. Nicholas now has a  baby sister," she wrote.

The baby was born around August 2019 but the posts showing off her name have only recently gained traction after they were shared on various social media platforms.

One person on Facebook slammed the parent, writing: "The stupidity of some people giving their child a fruits name is only [asking] that your child be bullied, and when it is it will be no one's fault but your own!"

Another angry user blasted: "Absolutely ridiculous. It’s child cruelty, just because the parents want to be 'different,'" while a third criticized: "So stupid do you know how that child will be teased for the rest of his life. Bringing serious issues."

A fourth added: "Parents STOP setting your kids up with your foolishness. This is not cute!"

In an interview with the outlet, Nameberry's CEO Pamela Redmond revealed that parents struggle to pick a name that essentially sets the tone for their child's life because "a name says so much about your personal and family identity".

"A name signals your feelings about your family, your cultural heritage, your style, your desire to fit in or stand out in society," she continued. "And a name is a one-time decision that lasts for your child's entire life - at least unless they decide to change it!"

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