A US footwear company has sparked outrage¹ among consumers and campaign groups over a range of high heeled shoes for babies.

 

美国一家鞋业公司因为一系列宝宝高跟鞋激起了消费者和社会运动团体的愤怒。
 

 

Pee Wee Pumps, which makes soft shoes for infants, describes its products as "cool" and "diva defining".

 

But pictures of the fashion range posted online have led to criticism on social media sites.

 

The shoes, which have collapsible heels and pointed² toes, are available for infants up to six months old.

 

In the latest post on the company's Facebook page, an infant in heels sits astride a miniature motorbike with the caption³: "This little #Diva, defining cool posing in her #PeeWeePumps."

 

The image was criticised by a number the site's users, who suggested it was "wrong" and "disgusting" to portray⁴ infants in such a way.

 

It comes amid growing concern at what is seen as the sexualisation of children.

 

"This is not ok," wrote Melissa Balinski.

 

Another commenter, Jen, said that "promoting products for babies this way is just sick".

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