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product_id: 643944746
title: "Barbie Fashionistas Doll #229, Barbie Doll with Down Syndrome Wearing Heart-Print Dress, Created in Partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society, HYK14"
brand: "barbie"
price: "VT8356"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Inclusive, vibrant design Authentic pink prescription glasses Down syndrome awareness colors Barbie Fashionistas Doll #229, Barbie Doll with Down Syndrome Wearing Heart-Print Dress, Created in Partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society, HYK14

**Brand:** barbie
**Price:** VT8356
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💖 Fashion with a Purpose: Where Style Meets Inclusion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Barbie Fashionistas Doll #229, Barbie Doll with Down Syndrome Wearing Heart-Print Dress, Created in Partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society, HYK14 by barbie
- **How much does it cost?** VT8356 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/643944746-barbie-fashionistas-doll-229-barbie-doll-with-down-syndrome-wearing)

## Best For

- barbie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted barbie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Empathy Through Play:** Encourages children 3+ to foster understanding and inclusion while enjoying endless storytelling adventures.
- • **Collectible & Connected:** Part of the Fashionistas line with diverse body types and styles, perfect for building a socially conscious and stylish doll collection.
- • **Symbolic Heart-Print Dress:** Featuring meaningful arrows representing the third 21st chromosome, this dress is a powerful emblem of rising up and moving forward.
- • **Celebrate Diversity in Style:** Barbie Fashionistas #229 showcases authentic representation with a doll designed in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society.
- • **Trendy & Practical Accessories:** Pink prescription eyeglasses reflect real-life traits, adding both charm and authenticity to the doll’s look.

## Overview

Barbie Fashionistas Doll #229 is a groundbreaking, inclusive toy designed in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society. Featuring a heart-print dress with symbolic arrows, pink prescription glasses, and a vibrant blue and yellow color palette representing Down syndrome awareness, this 29.75 cm doll promotes empathy, diversity, and imaginative play for children aged 3 and up.

## Description

From the brand Barbie dolls and playsets are made to stimulate imagination, expressiveness and discoveries through play, and create long-lasting memories. Representation and inclusion are central to us and we create dolls with a wide variety of skin tones, body shapes, hairstyles, different disabilities and fashions to reflect the world that children experience around them today. Barbie dolls and playsets are made to stimulate imagination, expressiveness and discoveries through play, and create long-lasting memories. Representation and inclusion are central to us and we create dolls with a wide variety of skin tones, body shapes, hairstyles, different disabilities and fashions to reflect the world that children experience around them today. A new study from the University of Cardiff shows that playing with next-generation dolls can help develop empathy. A neuroscience study from the University of Cardiff shows that playing with dolls can help children develop empathy and social information processing skills. 2022 Mattel *Study conducted on behalf of Mattel (2020) A new study from the University of Cardiff shows that playing with next-generation dolls can help develop empathy. A neuroscience study from the University of Cardiff shows that playing with dolls can help children develop empathy and social information processing skills. 2022 Mattel *Study conducted on behalf of Mattel (2020) Visit the Barbie Store Visit the store Visit the Barbie Store Visit the store

Review: good - good
Review: Lovely doll - This beautiful doll was a hit gift. My yp does jot have downs syndrome but has dark skin, pink glasses and braids. She absolutely loved the doll that she felt looked like her!

## Features

- ​Designed to reflect the world kids see today, this diverse line of Barbie Fashionistas dolls showcases bright and trendy styles that make for endless storytelling possibilities.
- ​Barbie partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society to design a Barbie doll with Down syndrome that celebrates this community.
- ​Meaningful symbols are incorporated throughout her outfit, and the blue and yellow color palette represents Down syndrome awareness.
- ​The three arrows in some of the hearts on the print represent the third 21st chromosome that individuals with Down syndrome have, and they point outwards to represent rising up and moving forward.
- ​Barbie doll wears pink eyeglasses – super cute and practical, too! Prescription eyeglasses are more common in individuals with Down syndrome than in the general population.
- She has black braided hair and rocks pink shoes -- with such a versatile and trendy look, Barbie doll is ready for any adventure that imaginations dream up!
- ​Kids 3 years and older can collect other Barbie Fashionistas dolls for even more fun with friends and fashion at playtime (each sold separately, subject to availability).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CPL7VPN4 |
| Age Range Description | 3Y+ |
| Animal Theme | Human |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 82,881 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,017 in Dolls |
| Brand Name | Barbie |
| Collection Name | Fashionistas |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Country Of Origin | Indonesia |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (653) |
| Educational Objective | Fostering empathy and understanding for people with Down syndrome |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00194735248797 |
| Hair Type | Straight |
| Included Components | Toy |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Dimensions | 34 x 73 x 298 millimetres |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7.3L x 3.4W x 29.8H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Toy |
| Item Weight | 0.38 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HYK14 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2-year guarantee |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 216 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 36 |
| Model Name | HYK14 |
| Model Number | HYK14 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Occasion | Role play |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Play Activity Location | Tabletop |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Recommended Uses For Product | role play education |
| Scale | Standard |
| Set Name | Barbie Fashionistas |
| Size | 29.75 cm |
| Special Features | Down syndrome |
| Style | Modern |
| Sub Brand | Fashionistas |
| Supported Battery Types | No battery required |
| Team Name | Down Syndrome Community |
| Theme | Inclusion |
| Toy Figure Type | Doll |
| UPC | 194735248797 194735265039 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| character | Person with Down Syndrome |

## Images

![Barbie Fashionistas Doll #229, Barbie Doll with Down Syndrome Wearing Heart-Print Dress, Created in Partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society, HYK14 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qEXOvyL-L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good
*by F***E on 1 February 2026*

good

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely doll
*by R***S on 11 January 2026*

This beautiful doll was a hit gift. My yp does jot have downs syndrome but has dark skin, pink glasses and braids. She absolutely loved the doll that she felt looked like her!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely
*by E***N on 20 July 2025*

This barbie is lovely and very good quality. It is nice to see Barbie making more diverse characters in there line.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-11*