Let Girls be Girls- When are the companies signed up to it actually going to act?

[nymphadora]

I've seen load of stuff in the last few days that would fall under the catergory of inappropriate. Some of the shops involved are signed up to it (not sure about all).

So what are they doing apart from saying Yes to MN?

[matumble]

bikinis themselves are actually quite useful on a potty training girl, much easier for an emergency toilet trip than a one piece, but i dont think the string and hanky, barely there bikinis are suitable, i search out big knicker/crop top types instead

[BeckyBoop191181]

I visited a Peacocks store in Frinton-on-Sea a few months ago. My partner drew my attention to a rack of girls' micro/mini skirts marked '5 to 15 years'. We were both appalled that children of such tender years would be allowed wear such an item!

We both agree that the sexualisation of very young girls is wrong. The companies that still promote these types of garments should not only be named and shamed, but blacklisted.

Congratulations to mumsnet for starting this campaign. You have my full support (and my partner's too)!

[MathsMadMummy]

I've been wondering if the campaign is making a difference. really hope it does.

[threestars]

this could be it at bottom of page

[threestars]

Agree with you, chocolate. No need for the bra bit for a child.

I'm wondering why Next has kitten heel sandals at size 7/8 children's size. My 2 year old is not bothered about making her legs look longer with a heel, and I thought flats were better for foot development? I think these are from summer stock, as I can't find a picture on their website.

[Ineedmorechocolatenow]

Don't see the point of the bikini top myself. It suggests there's something to cover up on top. Rather see little girls in one pieces or bikini bottoms.....

[Monty100]

WP - that's the trouble though, the freaks that find them sexually attractive surely?

The main point is that retailers are using this to increase profit.

Tankinis and the like are ok I think.

[KateMumsnet]

Hello everyone,

If you have concerns about particular products which are being sold by retailers who've already signed up to the Let Girls Be Girls campaign, it would be brilliant if you could send links or pics to [email protected].

We can then bring them to the attention of the retailers concerned.

Thank you!

[WarrenPeace]

i just have happy memories of wearing a bikini and dont see why anyone should not have one too, in case some freak finds them sexually attractive, which is more his prob than mine

[GypsyMoth]

and what about us with tall/long bodied girls?? my eldest dd had to wear bikinis as no swimsuit was right fit

now she's 16 she has the option of the tall section for one piece suits,but at age 5 she didnt!!

have you thought about that???

[WarrenPeace]

i dont htink there should be " approved clothes" and not approved.
if a one piece suit had nipple tassles on it, i might think it wasnt ok.. for eg

[GypsyMoth]

what one person perceives as wrong,then another see's no harm in ....so yes,is in danger of losing all credibility really

a bikini has been around for ages...at the end of the day its parental choice what you put your own kid in,you shouldnt be worrying about what others choose to put their kids in

[aurorastargazer]

actually no, i know quite a few women that never wore bikinis as girls and we all agree about that too.

i also happen to think it is losing perspective in that there are people who think that it is too strict and the whole campaign should be watered down!

[GypsyMoth]

oh fgs....a bikini has been around for years. we all wore them,we're all ok,we lived,it didnt turn us into monsters!!

this whole 'let girls be girls' campaign is losing perspective i think

[aurorastargazer]

why do you think they're not?

[WarrenPeace]

why

[aurorastargazer]

i think you misunderstand - bikins are age-inappropriate for young children!!

[WarrenPeace]

why are you so sceptical.
Bikinis are in my mind not sexual. its a piece of clothing. there is no difference between that and a once piece. are girls stomachs indecent or something?

I think there is a fine line between age appropriate clothing and wrapping woman up in case we " tempt" men

[aurorastargazer]

[WarrenPeace]

er yes
three
i see NO reason to cover up little girls or let them have fun wearing bikinis.

[nymphadora]

Aww I thought someone was actually responding with news

[aurorastargazer]

oh give over will you? i think you're just trying to cause an argument! do you actually have children?

[WarrenPeace]

i dont think girls have anything to be ashamed of. a bikini is " sexualising"? in your mind maybe

oh actally just put them in a sack.

[aurorastargazer]

excuse me? i am not being a 'poof' as you so eloquently put it. i happen to think that young girls should not be paraded on clothes that barely cover their chests! i also happen to think that letting young girls wear bikinis that are so tiny happens to pre-sexualise them - surely the whole point of the campaign???

[WarrenPeace]

oh god dont be a poof about bikinis