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Checklist for Newborns: Bottle. Blanket. Bikini?
Baby’s first itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny bikini?!? I saw these in a baby boutique and at first glance, I thought it was a decorative item for the home or perhaps, a silly costume for a small dog. I inspected the package a bit closer and realized this tiny bikini is indeed made for babies.
I chuckled and asked the salesperson if she sells a lot of them. She said it’s a very popular baby shower gift, but some women don’t buy them because they don’t want to give the new daddy a heart attack. Good thinking.
The company who makes these infant-sized swimsuits is called Babi-Kini. They also make one piece swimsuits and sunshirts for girls too. The company says what “started out as a gag gift for a few business associates has turned into a thriving business.” I know moms who would laugh and think these suits are the funniest thing ever and I know moms would be mortified at the notion of putting a baby in a skimpy, sexy bikini. I guess you’ve gotta know your customers.
They don’t just cater to newborns – ouch, that’s awkward – because they sell up to size X-Large which is 6 to 7 years old. Maybe you can postpone dad’s heart attack for a few years? What do you think?
Images: Babikini.com
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Babi-kini Makes Bikinis for Newborns - Baby Pictures and Baby Products for Moms and Kids - Tots and Giggles commented on Aug 24 10 at 1:01 pmCrystal commented on Aug 20 10 at 4:21 pmgross. sorry i dont even do bikini for toddler. If we lived in a perfect world maybe but the sickos are everywhere
G Sklaroff commented on Aug 22 10 at 11:03 ami agree gross!
Siobhan commented on Aug 23 10 at 10:25 amI was JUST wondering if I was the only person left who thinks it’s wrong to put babies and little girls in bikinis. You see a LOT of that here in South Florida. Glad to see I’m not completely alone!
Pam commented on Jan 02 12 at 11:15 pmChild Porn Lawsuit anyone?
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