The Conversation

New Barbie with type 1 diabetes could help kids with the condition feel seen – and help others learn

Barbie has done many things since she first appeared in 1959. She’s been an astronaut, a doctor, a president and even a palaeontologist. Now, in 2025, Barbie is something else: a woman with type 1 ...
CNN

Hundreds of thousands of children have type 1 diabetes. Now, there’s a Barbie who has it, too

The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky heels and an insulin pump. She is the brand’s first doll with type 1 diabetes. Dollmaker Mattel worked with ...
Business Wire

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Barbie Launches New Brand Campaign Championing Parents’ Belief in Kids’ Potential

Barbie and WNBA legend Sue Bird unveiled the new Barbie brand campaign and slogan “Give Limitless Possibilities” at Fever x Sky WNBA game on Friday, 8/30 EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel ...