Moms Talk: Is the Abercrombie Push-Up Bikini Appropriate?

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Members of our Mom Council: Molly Hebda, Amy Kelly, Sandi Moleski, Tonya Orednick, Jamie Stalker, Karen Tarazi

Clothing giant Abercrombie & Fitch may not be new to controversy, but the company created quite a stir recently with a line of sexy swimwear for kids.

Just in time for spring, a line of padded bikinis were featured on the Abercrombie Kids website, which carries clothing for children ages 7 to 14. The tops of the swimwear were dubbed "push-up triangles," causing an immediate backlash from outraged parents.

Abercrombie changed the name of the tops Monday and said the swimwear is recommended for children ages 12 and up. But is this enough?

Would you let your daughter wear a push-up bikini top? Two-piece suits are common at nearly every age, but is there a limit to how much young girls should reveal? What do you think of the Abercrombie brand?

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