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PADDED bras and peak heels for young girls are set to be banned.
THESE are the kids' clothes and shoes that are expected to be banned this yearMost of allas the Government considers new guidelines for retailers.
The Department of Children and Child Affairs has reportedly consulted with the
National Consumer Intermediation about developing a new code of conduct that would
prevent Irish stores from selling padded bras and rich heels to pre-teens
and other suggestive material.
The Herald discovered that such unsuitable items were available in a number
of high street shops, distinctly Dunnes, Penneys, Accessorize and New Look.
Although chiropodists have warned that wearing heels from a junior age could
cause long-term health problems, shoes with a one-inch butt which would fit
three-year-old toddlers were available in Accessorize.
The footwear, which was made in fashion by Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise's daughter
Suri (5), offers three types of heeled "fete shoes" for €26.50.
Source: Herald.ie