Fashion is a big part of the RT Family, and we’re always on the look out for new trends. But not all trends are necessarily good for your child.

It’s no surprise that little girls love to play dress up, often using their mom’s clothes and makeup, but it seems that little girls are demanding their own pair of heels.

Here’s an excerpt from an article from Good Morning America on little girls in high heels.

Heels for girls have become very popular, and come in a variety of styles, Amanda Kingloff, the lifestyle director of Parents magazine, told “GMA.”

Wanting Mom’s Sophistication

“People say they’re only for special occasions, for church, for weddings, but little girls are so into it,” Kingloff said. “They want to show it off, they want to be as sophisticated as their moms.”

But some question the trend, worrying that placing little girls in heels may jeopardize their physical development or place them in physical risk.

Kingloff said it’s hard for little girls to keep their balance when they are wearing heels.

“It’s just not practical, it’s not safe,” she said.

The trend does pose potential health risks.

“We’re dealing with a foot that’s in development, which means the muscles, the tendons and the ligaments are certainly not as strong at that age as they are at age 18,” said Dr. Rock Positano, a foot disorder specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

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