[Mrluvaluva]

Clothes chain Primark has stopped selling padded bikini tops for children after accusations they would attract paedophiles.

The store was lambasted by child protection groups for "exploiting and sexualising children" with the £4 sets in candy pink.

The store this morning announced that the product was now being removed.

A spokesman said: "Primark has taken note of the concern this morning regarding the sale of certain bikini tops for girls, a product line that sells in relatively small quantities.

"The company has stopped the sale of this product line with immediate effect.

"Primark will donate all the profits made from this product line to a children's charity, and apologises to customers for any offence caused."

The product has caused outrage among parents and child protection organisations.

Peter Saunders, chief executive of the National Association For People Abused In Childhood, described the bikini as "disgusting".

Mr Sauders told Sky News Online: "This is completely playing into the hands of paedophiles and those determined to steal their innocence.

"It's just crazy and disgusting. It's yet another move to exploit children to make money."

The bikini sets, among normal costumes in the seven to eight-year-old range, have been available in candy pink with gold stars.

They also sold in black with white polka dots.

Child protection consultant Shy Keenan, of The Phoenix Chief Advocates, said: "It never fails to amaze me just how many High Street household names are now prepared to exploit the disgusting 'paedophile pound'."

She added: "You should never sexualise children.

"Kids may be learning how to look sexy in an adult way but no one is teaching them what to do if they receive unwelcome robust adult attention."

Siobhan Freegard, founder of Netmums, called on the government to bring in legislation to stop the sale of similar items.

"These tops are plain wrong, full stop," she told Sky News Online.

Sam Carlisle, The Sun's parenting editor, said: "Seven-year-old girls still dream of ponies and pianos, not cleavage and fake tan. They are little kids, not Lolitas."

Primark, which has 138 UK stores and 38 in Ireland, says on its website: "Every girl wants to look her best and at Primark we make no exception for the younger ladies.

"All the high fashion trends can be found in our Girlswear section, no matter what age you are."

Chris Cloke, head of child protection awareness at the NSPCC said: "It is important that products accessible to children are appropriate to their age and understanding.

"Manufacturers and shops can help by giving more thought about how their products might affect children."


SKY

I can't understand any parent wanting to buy anything like this for their daughters.

[Niamh.]

Padded bikinis for kids hhmmmm, I would kill my daughter if she wanted one!

[lily.]

No self-respecting parent would buy their child one of these.

High street stores are selling much worse tbh. I've seen 'party wear' for under 10s that looks more like something a hooker would wear.

[Enid]

PADDED bikinis? Oh dear...

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by lili

No self-respecting parent would buy their child one of these.

High street stores are selling much worse tbh. I've seen 'party wear' for under 10s that looks more like something a hooker would wear.

I know! There's some really dis tasteful stuff out there, luckily my daughter is still happy about the more little girl type clothes at 9

[lily.]

My daughter is 13 this year, and she's a tomboy... gotta love that! She's happy in her jeans, with her hair tied up, and hates wearing make-up!

[pinkmichk]

ugh why cant people just let kids be kids they grow up far too fast as it is why do people feel the need to sexualise young girls
even though i have a daughter no way will she being wearing stuff like this as it is now she hit 5 a lot of the clothes are suddenly so much more grown which i hate

[LeatherTrumpet]

no doubt designed by some 20 year old single metrosexual pillock

disgusting

[Twilight]

ROFL why would someone buy there kid that?

[Mrluvaluva]

I was just reading a follow up story in The Sun on this today. Apparently Primark are selling knickers for girls aged seven bearing the slogan "You've Scored". I find this utterly ridiculous and irresponsible.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by lili

My daughter is 13 this year, and she's a tomboy... gotta love that! She's happy in her jeans, with her hair tied up, and hates wearing make-up!

my daughter is a real girlie girl, I dont know where she got it from cos I was a complete tomboy when I was young. I reckon she'll be a nightmare teenager on the whole make-up/clothes front!

[Twilight]

Originally Posted by Mrluvaluva

I was just reading a follow up story in The Sun on this today. Apparently Primark are selling knickers for girls aged seven bearing the slogan "You've Scored". I find this utterly ridiculous and irresponsible.

When i was 10, i begged my mum for these pants that said hit this rofl.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Mrluvaluva

I was just reading a follow up story in The Sun on this today. Apparently Primark are selling knickers for girls aged seven bearing the slogan "You've Scored". I find this utterly ridiculous and irresponsible.

ew, that's vile

[Twilight]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

my daughter is a real girlie girl, I dont know where she got it from cos I was a complete tomboy when I was young. I reckon she'll be a nightmare teenager on the whole make-up/clothes front!

I'm a nightmare i have most of my clothes from the glamour kills,Cheer Up Clothing etc so mostly online sites that sponsor my fave bands LOL

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Twilight

I'm a nightmare i have most of my clothes from the glamour kills,Cheer Up Clothing etc so mostly online sites that sponsor my fave bands LOL

my wardrobe was all black when I was a teenager lol

[Kerry]

It is a stupid idea. Same as the Playboy stationary sets etc aimed at young kids, let alone clothes.

[Kerry]

Another thing that bugs me is from the age of about 7 or 8 it's nigh on impossible to get girls shoes without heels. Unless you want sandals or ballerinas you've had it

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Jaye

Another thing that bugs me is from the age of about 7 or 8 it's nigh on impossible to get girls shoes without heels. Unless you want sandals or ballerinas you've had it

Oh I hate that too, I don't want my daughter wearing heels

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

Oh I hate that too, I don't want my daughter wearing heels

Looking for school shoes is a nightmare and even though I know she'll want to wear heels soon now they're not practical from such an early age. I've struggled to find a apir of 'normal' black shoes for her since she was about 7

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Jaye

Looking for school shoes is a nightmare and even though I know she'll want to wear heels soon now they're not practical from such an early age. I've struggled to find a apir of 'normal' black shoes for her since she was about 7

I dont think its quite as bad here, you can find the flat school shoes easy enough but there are also alot of the ones with heels which I think look awful on a child

[arista]

Originally Posted by Mrluvaluva

I was just reading a follow up story in The Sun on this today. Apparently Primark are selling knickers for girls aged seven bearing the slogan "You've Scored". I find this utterly ridiculous and irresponsible.

Yes that was debated last night om
on Ch4 news.


MumsNet are going after that
to ban.

[Mrluvaluva]

They are right to do so. What parent would buy that for their kids? And who designs these bloody things? They want sacking.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Mrluvaluva

They are right to do so. What parent would buy that for their kids? And who designs these bloody things? They want sacking.

yeah, I'd like to know who designs those things and thinks that it is appropriate

[Kerry]

I keep meaning to look at this Mumsnet thing. I keep hearing it mentioned

[pinkmichk]

i dont agree with those knickers either its just all kinds of wrong and i also agree with the shoes thing there was only 1 pair flat shoes when i brought them in jan in the shop i was in the rest had heels/wedges etc
i dont even like my girl wearing those strappy vest type tops so finding suitable to me clothing is becoming more and more a nightmare (she is a bit of a tomboy too but still loves her skirts/dress)