BBC News | Mum horrified by 'sexualised' swimwear for children AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. A Manchester mum, Kayleigh Shore, was horrified to find a Shein swimsuit for eight‑year‑old girls that featured a padded bust section, which she said sexualises young children; after buying the item to prevent other kids from wearing it, she launched an online petition that has gathered about 25,000 signatures demanding the removal of “inappropriate children’s clothing” from the retailer’s website. Shore highlighted that the padded design is not a one‑off, noting similar products across Shein’s UK girls’ section, and argued that while modesty layers can be appropriate, “big padded breast cups” are never suitable for an eight‑year‑old. She called for greater accountability and age‑appropriate standards from fast‑fashion brands. Shein responded that padding can be a legitimate design feature for modesty and comfort, but promised to review any listings that do not meet its policies, inviting customer feedback. Other children's‑clothing designers echoed Shore’s concerns, emphasizing the need to keep clothing age‑appropriate and avoid sexualising children. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjpl702lpro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #KayleighShore #CarolineTaylor #Shein