Bikini for a 5 year old

[Charlavail]

Yes or no

No way to young

???

No no no

No way. Completely unnecessary and totally impractical.

No

Depends on the style - sporty ones make it way easier to go to the loo if you're planning on a day by the pool/beach?

Absolutely not. Shocked you’d even consider it?!

Perfectly fine.

I hate them but they are practical for going to the toilet. Wish they would make tankinis more of a thing!!

Noooo

Better trunks than a bikini, bikini tops are for putting tits in!

No, rash vest and bottoms or a tankini where the bottom of the top meets the waist band of the bottoms. They give good sun protection and are easier than a one piece when they need the loo.

Mine were in rash vests and still like rash vest and shorts as they feel comfy in it. Much more practical

Tbh I would have said a resounding no with my first.

My second is desperate to be like her big sister though (6 year age gap) and I’m leaning towards why not? It’s convenient to go to the toilet and if she likes it then what’s the issue?

No. They need much better sun protection

My 6 year old wears tankinis. Easy to use the loo but a more covered look.

Why not bikini bottoms & a rash vest like PP suggests: nice and practical

is your 5 yo asking for one /has someone given you this?

It’s a hard no here. Tankini, rash vest or bare top fine. Bikins on small children are hideous.

Also trunks is a fine idea if you’d prefer a bit of coverage - I have a pair myself! (I cut the ‘mesh’ out, but I imagine little boys trunks don’t have them). I use those for waterskiing etc as I like a bit more cover myself

Unless by bikini you mean a thong and two tiny triangles attached to some string, then a bikini or tankini is much easier for using the toilet and undressing than a cold, wet one piece.

Genuine question.
When did it become not acceptable for girls not to have bikinis and for it to be shocking to ask if they can wear them.
I'm out of touch clearly,as I only had biys but we gave photos of the kids and their cousins in the paddling pool in our garden from about 10/12 tears ago and the littlies had bikinis on , like their big sisters.
I remember being very young and having an absolute favourite bikini and there's pictures of me at Blackpool aged 6 wearing it.

No

Absolutely not.

Why do you ask? Pretty lazy OP.

Nooooo

Went to the next sale last Saturday there was loads of them so must be a general view they're hideous on young kids

Only a handful of sunsafws too they always sell out

This. Maximum sun protects, still being able to wee, not making toddlers look like weird American beauty pageant contestants.