A mum who went out for a day of shopping was left furious after finding a “weird” clothing item for babies, which she believes is not appropriate – sparking debate online.
Shopping for children’s clothes can be an enjoyable experience for parents, with high street stores typically offering a range of items from character t-shirts and animal-themed outfits to frilly socks and mini dungarees. Many shops also sell clothing that makes little ones look like miniature adults, including baby tuxedos and sparkly ‘high heels’.
However, one mum was left stunned after finding a leather mini skirt in H&M, available for children aged 18 months to four years, which she noted did not include shorts underneath. Hannah, who shares parenting advice online, said: “H&M, I love your toddler clothes… but a leather mini skirt on a baby is weird.”
“It confuses me on so many levels,” she added.
In the comments, she further expressed her feelings, saying: “I’d feel similarly about a baby boy in a tux – I just, personally, don’t like dressing children like adults. Toddlers should be wearing comfortable clothes, this is not it.”
Echoing the mum’s sentiments, one person commented: “Cheap and tacky.” Another agreed: “No, hate it when people dress kids like adults and wear the same as their kid. The adult version tacky as f.”
“Stop it, absolutely no,” said another. “Just wrong,” another remarked.
One more observed: “It’s sad that almost all toddler clothes now are quite revealing without tights etc, definitely not for warmer months without those things.”
Another shocked person commented: “Oh wow, and all the bikinis for kids under 14. Why the hell would anyone dress their child like that.” However, many others didn’t see an issue with the skirt. One person remarked: “Unless you’re gonna style it fishnets and a rhinestone bralette I don’t see the problem.”
“It’s only weird if you think that way,” another added.
Someone else suggested: “I think this would be so cute with black tights black boots a little white t-shirt and a leather jacket? What’s the issue? ” mum Tammy, who purchased the item, shared: “My kids have this and it looked lovely with a jumper and tights.”
“My daughter has one, so cute,” chimed in another parent.
H&M declined to comment when approached.
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