Mother slams Tesco's boys' and girls' pants

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Mummy blogger Annie Fox described the difference between pants as 'tragic'
She explained how she ended up buying boys' set for her two-year-old daughter
Some parents supported her post, while others said they couldn't see problem

Published: 07:50 EST, 24 August 2017 | Updated: 07:58 EST, 24 August 2017

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A mother has slammed Tesco for the difference between their boys' and girls' underwear sets - with the girls' versions costing 50p more.

Mummy blogger Annie Fox, who runs Hacking Parenthood, explained how the girls' pants were covered in 'hearts and kitties', while the boys' ones had 'rockets and monsters'.

Taking to Facebook, she said she'd ended up buying a boys' set for her two-year-old daughter because of the price and the pattern.

Her post left other parents divided - with some agreeing that gender stereotyping is 'harmful', and others saying they couldn't see the problem.

Mummy blogger Annie Fox has slammed Tesco for the difference between their boys' and girls' underwear sets - with the girls' versions (pictured) costing 50p more

Sharing pictures of Tesco children's pants on Facebook, Annie wrote: 'I went shopping today to find some pants/panties for my 2 yr old daughter. The difference in the boy's and girl's undergarments are tragic.

'Why must there be such a difference in boy's and girl's. Girl's had so many hearts and kitties drowning in pinks and pastels. Boy's ones had rockets and monsters. Bright strong colours.

'On top of that, the boy's ones were cheaper by 50p for pretty much the exact same size.'

She added: 'I've had to leave with so called "boys'" undergarments. Cheaper, same size and had rockets on.

Taking to Facebook, she said she'd ended up buying a boys' set (pictured) for her two-year-old daughter because of the price and the pattern

'Sort it out. Children should not be divided into who loves kitties and pink or monsters and blue based on the gender.'

Other Facebook users were quick to react, with a number praising Annie for her post.

One wrote: 'THANK YOU for speaking up!!! As a young woman who spent most of her life being tomboyish because I "dared" challenging the "norm", I know EXACTLY how gender stereotyping can be harmful!'

Another added: 'The messages that it sends kids [is] that their gender dictates their choices and their future is not the future I want my child growing up in.'

Annie explained how the girls' pants were covered in 'hearts and kitties', while the boys' ones had 'rockets and monsters'

However, others suggested that there were more pressing issues to worry about.

One wrote: 'Get a grip!! You clearly don't have a problem with your daughter wearing pants with rockets on them so why even complain. This whole gender neutral c*** is getting way out of hand.'

Another added: 'Who cares! If my daughter or son want to wear it, it's up to them! It's the adults that are making an issue!!'

A Tesco spokesperson said: 'We offer a wide range of children’s underwear so customers can choose between a number of different styles and designs.'