https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:04:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-873621 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 03:14:34 +0000 LaineysMom 873621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Haha.. That is 100% the reason why I got my first mani.. Bc my mom needed one and no one was around to watch me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869590 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:16:15 +0000 looch 869590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You know what, sometimes as parents you have to pick your situations where you bend the rules. What if mom had no child care options but needed a mani pedi? Sure it's not essential, but I am currently hiding my chipped pedi in closed toe shoes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869430 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:27:49 +0000 Sweet T 869430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's a big deal. I wouldn't make it a regular thing but I think it's a fun thing to do for a special treat. I would stick to polish only (no acrylics). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869427 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:10:49 +0000 erinpye 869427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd totally take my 4 or 5 year old with me for a pedi. In fact, I can't wait until my DD is old enough. It's a special treat, not a regular thing, and a fun bonding, mommy-daughter day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869397 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:07:28 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 869397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't get what could possibly be wrong with it as a special treat?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869372 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:35:57 +0000 Boogs 869372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the biggest thing I would worry about is the type of chemicals they would be using on such a small child. And the nail polish, is it safe if your LO is a nail biter? I've known 2 or 3 year olds who have gotten mani/pedis and I'm not sure how I feel about it either. I guess it's not something I would personally have to worry about unless I had a little girl of my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869369 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:26:13 +0000 HLK208 869369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't mind once in awhile but I probably won't do it until 7/8. I don't think she would appreciate before that age either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869367 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:25:10 +0000 Maysprout 869367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only ever gone to the nail salon a couple times in my life and it does seem a bit chemically to me. But at 4 or 5 I probably would say fine if it was just a once in awhile thing. I'd make sure they weren't going to touch her cuticles though, I'd be really upset if someone did that to her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869358 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:16:17 +0000 Sapphiresun 869358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really know how I feel about this... I don't want to raise a daughter that's caught up with appearance at that age. And I'm cheap and have actually only ever had a manicure myself for my wedding... so I kind of feel like I might not take my daughter for one until she has a concept of budgets and the savings of doing your own manicure vs. getting one done. I'm gonna be such a lame mom... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869346 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:53:22 +0000 cyndistar3 869346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't see a problem with it. My sister took my lo with her and got her nails painted at the salon. I wouldn't let her do it regularly since I don't ever go myself but I don't see a problem with it for special occasions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-869325 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:35:41 +0000 citymouse 869325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@deerylou: say whaaaaa??? No way! My mom wouldnt even let me shave my legs in 5th grade! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868869 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:18:24 +0000 deerylou 868869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's okay for a special occasion, but I wouldn't want her to become obsessed or used to the salon. Working in an elementary school, I find it frightening when girls are rocking acrylics to 5th grade graduation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868852 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:09:15 +0000 MrsStormy 868852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no problem with it, and I do think its cute, will I do that, probably not because I'm cheap, and I didn't get my first pedicure until I was like 17!</p> <p>ETA: we do have places locally that do children manicures for significantly cheaper than the norm though, so that is sort of a fun thing... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868747 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:27:54 +0000 LaineysMom 868747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my first mani when I was 5. I felt so special! I still remember how i picked green polish with sparkles! I hope to do the same with my daughter when she's around that age! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868694 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:56:29 +0000 Smurfette 868694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There was a thread about this a while back. I think it is totally ok for Mommy/Daughter time every once in a while. Is she going to go every two weeks like me, no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868685 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:46:18 +0000 JerricaBenton 868685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To me, 4-5 is totally fine for a special treat. I vividly remember my mom bringing me with her when I was 5 and I remember it as a special thing and I wore the polish 'til it totally chipped off. I definitely didn't feel the need to 'keep it up' or anything like that. I'm excited to do that stuff with LO if she's into it!</p> <p>ETA: I already bring my own polishes to limit harmful chemicals so I'd do the same for LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868679 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:42:13 +0000 googly-eyes 868679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree.. The only way I could ever picture myself doing that is if I desperately wanted a pedi and had no break from dd! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868666 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:30:59 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 868666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked this question recently (especially about mani-pedi parties for little girls). Most people thought it was fine. I am with you on being not so sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868649 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:23:21 +0000 anonysquire 868649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I might be crazy but I don't see anything wrong with it. I can't wait til I have some girls to take to get our nails did! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868643 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:20:09 +0000 Running Elley 868643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would think it would be fine (just a simple paint job) for a special occasion but it wouldn't be a common occurrence. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868600 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:05:11 +0000 katsupgirl 868600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe at that age we'd be doing at home mani-pedis but I'd want my LO to be a little older before we go to a nail salon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868596 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:03:48 +0000 citymouse 868596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think its okay as a special thing at 4 years. If Mama has painted nails, I know little girls would love having them painted too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868595 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:02:25 +0000 .twist. 868595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if it were for a special occasion or a special treat with mom that it would be fine. An every-day type thing would not fly though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/little-girl-getting-manipedi#post-868594 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:01:38 +0000 pinkcupcake 868594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was getting a pedi and noticed a little four yr old girl getting one with her mom. I have a daughter myself and envision us getting manis/pedis together when she's older but four years old? I don't know, that just seems really young to me. </p>