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We talk to parents and kids almost 365 days a year," she said. "We started hearing a theme around younger kids wanting to play with Barbie. Parents were concerned that their children at the preschool age didn't have the fine motor skills to have a positive play experience with our traditional fashion doll." Preschool-aged kids want to brush hair, change outfits, and tell stories but may require help from an adult with the traditional Barbie scale. My First Barbie is 13.5 inches tall, 2 inches taller than traditional Babs, with a larger waist that de-emphasizes the bust line (it remains in place, however), and flesh-tone modesty undergarments permanently attached. Her fashion is more kid-like, with playful heart, star and flower designs on jammies and flouncy preschool-friendly dresses and swim gear. Her accessories are larger for littler hands, and her hair is extra long for easier brushing. Parents also indicated that they are likely to choose a toy for their daughter based on a favorite character, and this ‘favorite’ status is often driven by content exposure. This finding led to the creation of My First Barbie YouTube content, the first Barbie animated special designed for preschoolers. Inviting younger kids to ‘meet’ Barbie and be introduced to her inspiring world.

The launch of My First Barbie is accompanied by the first-ever Barbie content dedicated to preschool-aged children, titled “My First Barbie: Happy DreamDay,” which will debut Jan. 31 on the Barbie YouTube channel.The Animation is Beautiful and Awe-Spiring (inspiring) and it does have sweet moments for the most part and very fun and Dreamy Musical Numbers. I can recommend watching this over and over anytime (When I don't have work) for contless hours. Barbie has had her fair share of makeovers since her debut in 1959, and the latest one aims to allow preschoolers to get in on the fun. Meet My First Barbie, a taller, softer, and easier to dress model of the famous doll aimed at preschoolers.

Joaniko Kohchi, director for Adelphi University’s Institute for Parenting, questioned Mattel’s motives. We talk to parents and kids almost 365 days a year,” she said. “We started hearing a theme around younger kids wanting to play with Barbie. Parents were concerned that their children at the preschool age didn’t have the fine motor skills to have a positive play experience with our traditional fashion doll.” Simple closures make dress-up play a breeze for smaller hands, setting up fun and easy fashion moments.A pink ruffle swimsuit is included, as well as large-scale accessories like a sunhat, tropical drink and pair of sandals.