My First Barbie comes at a price point of $19.99. (Credit: Mattel) NEW YORK - Love her or loathe her, Barbie has been transformed again, this time into a version for children as young as 3.

There's a brand new doll that's going to leave a lot of preschoolers jumping for joy. Mattel has debuted one of its newest products, My First Barbie, specifically designed for preschool-aged children.

Barbie is making history with a new doll aimed at uplifting children with diabetes. Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes, the company announced on Tuesday, July 8.

Finally, in 2016, as it faced softening sales of the doll, Mattel crafted Barbie into a more realistic depiction by making the newer dolls more inclusive and diverse in their appearance.

Laverne Cox says as a child, she often asked for a Barbie doll. "My mother did not allow me to have one," she says. "It was painful." (Photo: Mattel) Mattel's latest release recognizes award ...

I think doll play allows children to really practice storytelling skills, perspective taking and social interactions,” LeVos said. The Barbie line’s overall sales have soared in recent years ...

In the past, Mattel's Barbie has been criticized for spreading unrealistic beauty standards for the children who play with the doll. In recent years, the company has moved to deviate from that ...