La Derecha Diario A toy store launched 'inclusive babies' with Down syndrome, cleft lips, and Afros
The store located in the city of La Plata attracted attention on social media by showing videos of its products
In La Plata, a toy store decided to make a striking change to its catalog and launched dolls with unusual features: from babies with Down syndrome and cleft lip to Afro and premature versions. The initiative, which its owners present as a step forward in representation and diversity, quickly sparked divided opinions and caused a heated debate on social media.
According to the manufacturers, the idea arose three years ago when a girl with Down syndrome refused to play with traditional dolls because "none looked like her." From that moment, the venture—under the name Oli—sought advice from the Down Syndrome Association of the Argentine Republic (ASDRA) to design this line of "inclusive" products.
The creators emphasize that each doll comes with an "Argentine DNI" so that children can choose any name they want. "We want all children to be able to see themselves represented in their play," they state in their launch campaign, which features different models: with glasses, Afro skin, with cleft lip, premature, and soft-bodied.
Lanzan una línea de muñecos inclusivos
The launch caused criticism especially on social media, to the point that the toy store had to limit comments on its Instagram account. Many users pointed out that it seeks to impose a "hyperdiversity" agenda in a space like children's play, where historically simplicity and fantasy have been the main features.
"Do children really ask for this, or is it adults who want to transfer adult debates to toys?" some commenters asked. Others criticized the addition of features such as the DNI or the emphasis on "inclusivity," considering it an attempt to capitalize on progressive discourse in a field that has always been spontaneous.
In addition to those mentioned, this line of inclusive dolls includes:
- With Down syndrome
- With glasses
- With cleft lip
- Premature
- Afro line
- With soft body
Although none have a price or an official page to purchase them online, so for many internet users, the sales seem like a ghost.
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