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Bikinis for little girls are a bit yuck

174 replies

Rosieeo · 20/06/2010 12:10

I just don't like them. It implies that they have something that needs to be covered and they don't. Why can't they all, boys and girls, just run around in pants on the beach? Or am I being a bit OTT?

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MrsWobbleTheWaitress · 20/06/2010 13:17

She's not being OTT! She doesn't like them! I don't like them either. Doesn't mean there's anything wrong with them, but it's ok not to like things, isn't it?

SoupDragon · 20/06/2010 13:22

She is being over the top as she is making the leap from just not liking them to saying they are being used to cover up something that isn't there, with all the judgemental connotations wrt premature sexualisation that implies.

Mumcentreplus · 20/06/2010 13:23

she asked if she was being OTT though?...com

bibbitybobbityhat · 20/06/2010 13:27

I think MrsWobble's comment was directed at me personally. She and I just don't rub along somehow. Will hide thread.

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Rosieeo · 20/06/2010 13:28

That's right, I don't like them because of the implications, not because of how they look.

The Next one that was linked is adorable. Some of the Primarni little-woman bikinis are, well, a bit gross. Because of the premature sexualisation issues.

I do appreciate that I'm probably reading a bit too much into it

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usualsuspect · 20/06/2010 13:28

I think shes being OTT ....

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Rosieeo · 20/06/2010 13:30

Right, tried to find an example just now. Note to self: Do not Google 'string bikini girl' ever again.

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BabyDubsEverywhere · 20/06/2010 13:31

Should flat chested teen girls just wear bottoms too? puberty can commonly start as early as 8 and as late as 16 based on my own and frieds experiences. Should perhaps the developing 8 year old where a top and the non developing mid teen sit in pants? Who will judge this?

Mumcentreplus · 20/06/2010 13:32

hahaha@Rosie

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Rosieeo · 20/06/2010 13:33

I guess I'm talking about little girls like my DD who's 4. I wouldn't expect a self-concious 10 year old to wander around with pants on just because they don't have boobs.

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bran · 20/06/2010 13:37

I was never that keen on bikinis for girls, but now that I have a DD I think there are toiletting disadvantages to one-piece suits and would probably go for a sturdy two-piece or just pants.

sungirltan · 20/06/2010 13:37

also with Secunda - they are tacky imo. i wouldn't encourage dd to have one. its not the having nothing to cover up i object to i just think they are a bit old for weenies.

MrsWobbleTheWaitress · 20/06/2010 13:39

Bibbity - not directed at anyone in particular!

littledawley · 20/06/2010 13:43

I used to feel like this about bikinis but a) DD really wanted one and b) they are much easier when going to the loo. For some reason, although she is only 3, DD refuses to go 'topless'. I bought her a tankini and it's really sweet.

BabyDubsEverywhere · 20/06/2010 13:43

4 makes sense to me, but at that age lots of little girls want to be like mommy, should thy be told no wear the same as the boys? or should the choice be in the shops so parents can choose whats apropriate for their daughters? ANd what age will you deem it acceptable to see little girls with tops on? this you must understand will vary greatly from child to child from mother to mother. This is where we are at the moment. so yes you are being OTT and slightly alarmist as when you think about it, there are perfectly good reasons for the all to not be running round in pants.

southeastastra · 20/06/2010 13:44

nipples can sore with sunburn more than any other part don't they?

this argument comes around alot and is a bit daft imo

Mumcentreplus · 20/06/2010 13:50

I think what would make children bikinis sexualised is if they came in the same colours and styles as adult womens bikinis...I mean they one I brought is red with pink spots fgs..lol

thumbwitch · 20/06/2010 14:00

when I was little, in the early 70s as well, I had one like this one but without the disney bit. I loved it so much, I wore it for years beyond when it fit me.

As I got older I hated bikinis (no boobs) - then I stopped caring for a while and now I can't wear them without causing major offence to innocent bystanders.

I don't like the bra-style ones for littlies, but the sort I had, I can't see a problem with, tbh.

ApocalypseCheese · 20/06/2010 14:04

Disagree about kids being able to go nekkid in public tbh.

When I was little I was a monkey for taking my clothes off, mum was fine with this until I did it in the sandpit at the park one day.

Turned out some wierdo was hiding in the bushes taking photos of my naked self.

The mums chased him off, kinda gives me a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach tbh that those photos could still exist.

Fine in own garden tho s'pose, we have to let them be children somewhere.

Mumcentreplus · 20/06/2010 14:06

which adult in their right mind would wear this?

MrsWobbleTheWaitress · 20/06/2010 14:11

Yeah, well I know that other parents look at me disapprovingly when I let my girls be naked on the beach ever, but that's their problem.

thumbwitch · 20/06/2010 14:13

Mumcentreplus - I can imagine some teens in bikinis like that.

TheFoosa · 20/06/2010 14:17

we go to the beach often, you NEVER see kids running around naked

they all seem to wear those uv suits here that look boiling hot

Mumcentreplus · 20/06/2010 14:18

Yeah maybe a teen...but a grown woman less so I think.....I would probably wear the same style in black and white or a more muted colour...if my belly did not resemble a huge tiger bread..lol..I thinking more along the lines of the colour..

alibubbles · 20/06/2010 14:36

Bikini tops on little girls always look a little silly as they never wear them in the right place anyway!

They are always up under their chin, twisted sideways, or droopy, they do look a bit daft! (IMO)

They are totally unnecessary, just a fashion item really.

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