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To think kids shouldn't wear bikinis?

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cinnamonswirl99 · 02/02/2025 11:23

I'm just browsing the kids swimwear range on the John Lewis app, and keep coming across bikinis for little girls.
I don't know, am I weird for thinking this isn't right.
If I had a daughter, I wouldn't want her to wear something like that at such a young age.

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StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 02/02/2025 11:26

I like a tankini. Covers more, easier toileting.

PizzaPunk · 02/02/2025 11:26

You haven't said why you think it isn't right?

If it's anything to do with sex or sexualising a child's body then yes, of course you're being weird.

Or is it something like too much sun exposure?

If so there's always sun block.

Youcanttakeanelephantonthebus · 02/02/2025 11:25

I don't allow my dd because 1/ I want shoulders and as much skin covered if we are out on the sun and 2/ if she's swimming inside she's either doing swimming lessons and needs something more practical, or is going down slides so needs something that won't ride up/down and remain on.

Moonlightstars · 02/02/2025 11:25

I agree always looks very weird. My daughter absolutely refused to wear them when her nana tried to put them in them. She more boys swimming trunks or a costume until she started getting boobs.

Bigtom · 02/02/2025 11:24

PinkiOcelot · 02/02/2025 11:24

Why?

This

Eileen101 · 02/02/2025 11:24

YANBU. I wouldn't be comfortable with mine in a bikini.

PinkiOcelot · 02/02/2025 11:24

Why?