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Suri's high heels do her no harm, says Katie Holmes after criticism from parenting groups
Katie Holmes has defended her decision to dress three-year-old daughter Suri Cruise in high heels.
Parenting forums have criticised Holmes and her husband, Tom Cruise, for dressing the little girl in "inappropriate" footwear, and the subject has become a hot topic on celebrity websites.
Suri is regularly photographed wearing silver or gold kitten heels on shopping trips with her mother.
Speaking to Access Hollywood, Holmes said the heels did Suri no harm. "Like every little girl, she loves my high heels.
"They are actually ballroom dancing shoes for kids. I found them for her and she loves them," she said.
On the Mumsnet website, mothers of toddlers disagreed.
"Am I over-reacting or am I right in thinking that 'celebs' should not be leading the way in sexualising children?" asked one. "I realise that there are days where your child may argue and argue to wear toy shoes (fair enough, some fights you just can't win) but this seems to be a regular thing with her."
"In a word, ridiculous. She's dressed like a grown woman! Not good. And to subject growing feet to high heels is very bad indeed," said another mum.
Another commenter posted: "Poor little girl. I just hope they'll send her to school with a strict and sensible uniform policy so she can look and dress like a little girl during school hours at least. I yearn for a little pinafore dress, pretty top, some tights, a cosy cuddly jacket and a pair of sensible Clarks shoes for her."
Suri has become one of the most photographed celebrity offspring in the world, and one report estimated that her designer wardrobe was worth £2 million.