A mum was furious after spotting a children’s clothing item in H&M recently, which she said was ‘weird’ and ‘confusing on so many levels’
A mum has expressed her outrage after spotting a “weird” item of clothing for babies while shopping, sparking an online debate.
Shopping for children’s clothes can be a joy for parents, with high street stores typically offering t-shirts adorned with characters or animals, frilly socks, mini dungarees and an array of baby grows. Many retailers also sell items that make your little one look like a miniature adult – from baby tuxedos to sparkly ‘high heels’. But when does it cross the line?
One mum was taken aback after seeing a leather mini skirt in H&M, available for purchase for children aged 18 months to four years, which she noted didn’t include shorts underneath. Hannah, who shares parenting advice online, remarked: “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 voiced her thoughts, stating: “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.”
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Echoing the mum’s sentiment, 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 user commented. One person observed: “It’s sad that almost all toddler clothes now are quite revealing without tights etc, definitely not for warmer months without those things.”
One shocked commenter questioned: “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 argued: “Unless you’re gonna style it fishnets and a rhinestone bralette I don’t see the problem.”
Another added: “It’s only weird if you think that way,” A different user suggested a more modest outfit, saying: “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?” Tammy, a mother who purchased the item, defended it, stating: “My kids have this and it looked lovely with a jumper and tights.”
Another parent agreed, commenting: “My daughter has one, so cute.”
H&M chose not to comment when approached.
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