Respect, understanding and acceptance are very necessary aspects in our society, it is necessary that these values be established in the smallest from an early age, the benefit is truly enormous for both the child and those around him. The members of the Spanish Down Syndrome Federation who have starred in a new initiative that allows to establish these values are very aware of this.
Just showed up Baby down, a doll like any other but with a special feature, It presents the features that characterize those who suffer from Down Syndrome, almond-shaped eyes, flattened nasal bridge, smaller ears and in a lower position than normal, small head and flat in the back, small hands and short fingers, palm of the hand crossed by a fold , straight hair or narrower palate among other features. The doll has a very special function, that children accept and respect differences as something natural. Baby Down comes with a diptych that explains to the children how to play with it while stimulating their five senses, you can read it here (Pdf). For each Baby Down that is sold, the manufacturer will donate 2 euros to finance projects of the Spanish Down Syndrome Federation with which to provide a better quality of life for people with Down syndrome and their families.
Toys are an effective tool to enhance acceptance, just as long ago, dolls of different races were promoted to promote integration among children, Baby Down dolls will have the task of promoting acceptance and respect for children who suffer this syndrome
