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AIBU?

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Original poster

To ask you to swerve Shein & Temu

587 replies

DoNoTakeNo · 25/10/2025 18:12

This Christmas?
I know it’s mainly a cost thing but if it’s achievable, can people possibly manage with less stuff?

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Strawberryorangejuice · 25/10/2025 18:19

Will you be asking people not to buy on Amazon given many of the items are from the same factories?

GettingFestiveNow · 25/10/2025 18:19

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4glzzdd88lo.ampDon't buy your kids stuff made by other people's kids

A Shein pop-up store at a mall in Singapore.

Fast fashion giant Shein finds child labour cases in supply chain

The Chinese fast fashion giant has been tightening scrutiny of firms that make the clothes it sells.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4glzzdd88lo.amp

LittleCarrot12 · 25/10/2025 18:19

Temu order delivered yesterday and ordered Shein last night. The UK is ridiculously expensive and I need to live

Auroraloves · 25/10/2025 18:18

@DoNoTakeNo youll have to take no from me

Branleuse · 25/10/2025 18:17

Is it because they are from china?

Bagsintheboot · 25/10/2025 18:17

https://www.toyindustries.eu/80-of-toys-bought-from-third-party-traders-on-online-marketplaces-fail-eu-safety-standards-and-could-be-a-danger-to-children/

80% of toys bought from third-party traders on online marketplaces fail EU safety standards and could be a danger to children - Toy Industries of Europe

Brussels, October 17, 2024: Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) recently bought over 100 toys from third-party traders from both within and outside the EU on 10 online marketplaces. 80% of the toys failed to meet EU safety standards, such as those set by th...

https://www.toyindustries.eu/80-of-toys-bought-from-third-party-traders-on-online-marketplaces-fail-eu-safety-standards-and-could-be-a-danger-to-children/

Bagsintheboot · 25/10/2025 18:16

Seriously, please don't expose your children to this.

https://www.ecommercebridge.com/chinese-e-commerce-giants-flunk-eu-safety-tests-95-fail-rate/

Chinese E-commerce Giants Flunk EU Safety Tests: 95% Fail Rate

EU regulators reveal shocking safety failures in Chinese e-commerce platforms. Toxic chemicals found at 229x legal limits.

https://www.ecommercebridge.com/chinese-e-commerce-giants-flunk-eu-safety-tests-95-fail-rate/

IPM · 25/10/2025 18:16

YABU, we're getting this thread on a fortnightly basis now.

I don't imagine anyone will change their shopping habits because an anonymous Mumsnetter started yet another thread.

Parsleysalad · 25/10/2025 18:15

why?

EchoedSilence · 25/10/2025 18:14

You can ask,but I'll shop where I like.

Bagsintheboot · 25/10/2025 18:14

There are so many issues with the products too.

There is a strong chance what you buy will not be compliant with UK or EU chemical safety standards and may present other dangers like choking hazards.

Cheap toys aren't worth the risk.

millymollymoomoo · 25/10/2025 18:12

On what grounds?

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