Mattel, the creator of the Barbie doll, have created a doll with a disability.
Meet Chelsea, Barbie's little sister, she has scoliosis - curvature of the spine - she has a removable back brace.
The aim with the new Chelsea doll is to encourage children to celebrate inclusion.
Mattel worked closely with Dr. Luke Macyszyn, who is a neurosurgeon and a specialist in spinal disorders. He advised the designers throughout Chelsea's development.
Chelsea adds to the ranged of diversified dolls, including dolls with no hair, dolls with vitiligo - a visible skin disorder - dolls in wheelchairs, and dolls with prosthetics, as well as a wider range of personal choices, including dyed hair and a Ken doll with long hair.
After being criticised in the past for making dolls too thin, which can be a trigger for some people, the company have now been creating a more diverse range.
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