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TK Maxx selling pink Hello Kitty SCALES aimed at young girls
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A high street chain came under fire for selling scales aimed at little girls.
In a move criticised by campaigners for promoting unhealthy self-awareness, the tiny, bright-pink Hello Kitty scales have been on sale in branches of TK Maxx across Britain.
The news comes as growing numbers of body-conscious children are being admitted to hospital with eating disorders.
Siobhan Freegard, of parenting website Netmums, said: ‘A product that encourages a little girl to learn to weigh herself regularly and be conscious of her weight is shocking.
'Little girls should be left alone to have a proper childhood.
‘Encouraging a young child to compare herself to others will lead to low self-esteem and low self-confidence, and at worst to eating disorders.
'It’s irresponsible of the manufacturer to make this product and irresponsible of the retailer to sell it. They should put children’s welfare before profits.’
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