https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:45:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-827421 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:37:43 +0000 FancyGem 827421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't. My parents made me wait until I was 13 to get artificial nails (that was the first time I got my nails done).I could wear makeup until I was 16 (unless it was for a performance). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-827396 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:31:20 +0000 purrpletulips 827396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would never take DD to a salon to get her nails done but I will paint her toe nails myself at home. Although she wants her fingernails painted, I won't agree to that until she stops sucking her thumb. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-827386 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:29:09 +0000 mrsjyw 827386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't take a toddler, but I'd take an older child... 4th grade+? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-827382 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:27:58 +0000 plantains 827382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I love mani-pedis, before DD I went once a week. My mum took me for my first one at 11 as a good-bye treat before I left for boarding school. </p> <p>But mani-pedis for toddlers does not sit well with me at all. I hate the idea to be honest. When she is about 6 or 7 I wouldn't mind so much but as a toddler, no. No way. At the same time, I really don't want DD to feel excluded from things so I will have to figure out a way to work through my feelings on the matter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-827359 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:20:45 +0000 looch 827359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get manicures until I was well out of college, my mom never went so I had no idea about the nail salon culture.</p> <p>Now, I get mani/pedis somewhat regularly, it's an adult indulgence in my book. </p> <p>If my hypothetical daughter were invited to a spa party, I'd let her go. I know how it feels to be excluded and while I don't want to completely coddle my children, I'd like to lessen the blows of that a little. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825757 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 21:04:15 +0000 immabeetoo 825757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: no, you basically typed what I was thinking! I actually kind of hate pedicures though and have only gone when it's another person trying to 'treat' me and I don't want to be rude. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825748 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:55:06 +0000 photojane 825748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: That is SO CUTE!<br /> @lawbee11: Same, same! I got so excited at my anatomy scan - we went to dinner afterwards &amp; I was going on and on to my husband... "We can go shopping together! We can get mani/pedis!..." Having a girl is going to be so fun! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825658 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:09:12 +0000 HLK208 825658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use piggy paint on E :) but it says it's natural.</p> <p>I wouldn't take her to a salon until maybe her 4th birthday? I still don't know if I will. I want her to enjoy being a kid. I think by 7 or 8, perfectly fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825631 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:51:45 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 825631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't encourage it because I think it's an "adult" activity. There's no need to rush childhood - some things are privileges that come with age. Make-up, pierced ears, high heels, and bikinis all fall into this camp for me. If you get to do all these things when you're 5, what else do you have to look forward to? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825509 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:34:55 +0000 honeybear 825509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: I don't think your position is weird. I don't get manicures (I've had two in my whole life), so I may be an outlier, but I read the news stories a few years back when some of the salons for little girls opened up and I felt like it was an odd idea.</p> <p>That said, I'd probably let my daughter (I have a son now) go if she were maybe 4. I am wary about the fumes, so I would go check the place out first. But if it was clean, had safer polishes, and didn't smell, I'd give her the green light if it was a good friend's party. I would never organize such a party, though. </p> <p>I'll add this: I was a 3yo who wore makeup...twice. I danced and we had a recital every year. We had one dress rehearsal. We wore lipstick, eyeshadow (eggshell blue!), and blush. That experience made me really dislike most makeup. I wear some daily now, but I share that because I think these spa parties could have the opposite of the intended effect on some girls. Also, I never asked my mom to let me wear makeup outside of dance performances until I was in high school. My dance friends didn't either. I doubt that a single spa trip would be 'habit forming' or do permanent damage to a child's self-esteem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825501 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:27:56 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 825501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first mani was at 11 or 12. Even them it was really just a professional polish job and my mom had the lady paint my nails pink and apply a flower. Very girly. Very young. </p> <p>I think nails are a right of passage that should be saved for when kids are a bit older. Some of the child mani/ pedis and spa treatments incorpoeate cholocate facials, sudsyy, bubbly pedi baths, and glitter polish. Some of this stuff is really grated to kids, but I think it's still a bit too grown for toddlers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825497 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:20:25 +0000 rachiecakes 825497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: they have those at the salons I go to as well :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825458 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:41:16 +0000 MsMini 825458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would let my daughter go to a mani/pedi party, as long as they know that that kind of thing is for special occasions and not every day. I would also have a talk about how beautiful they are just as they are, and that while it is sometimes fun to do your nails, just as it is sometimes fun to dress up and play make-believe, it isn't for all the time.</p> <p>For that matter, if S (my little boy) wanted a mani/pedi, I would whole heartedly let him get one and choose his own nail colour! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825447 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:33:11 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 825447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: well I don't think so, but I seem to be in the minority. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825444 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:28:37 +0000 sunny 825444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if my daughter were invited to a birthday party, then I would be ok with sending her, as long as the polish used was kid-safe.</p> <p>However, I would not setup a party like that for my daughter (even if she begged me). She would be allowed to paint nails at home though. </p> <p>I also wouldn't take her with me to get a pedi until she were much older. However, I also only get a pedi about once a year! </p> <p>Is that weird? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825423 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:06:30 +0000 Mrs. Pen 825423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think as a special party event, or special occasion it's a fun little activity. I wouldn't take my child on a regular basis but for a friends party I see no issue. If I have a daughter I hope to be able to raise her in such a way to know true beauty by respecting herself and being a kind, loving person... But with that confidence also comes the awesome power of makings ones outward appearance beautiful. If getting her nails done makes her feel special- why not! I think being a girl is so fun and he's as a child there are definite boundaries but I don't think I would tell my daughter she can't attend a birthday party simply because they were getting their nails done. </p> <p>I might have an issue with it if ALL her friends were having those type of parties all year long. I would probably have an open discussion with dd about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825384 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:29:10 +0000 lawbee11 825384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it awful that when we found out we were having a girl I immediately became excited at the thought of getting mommy/daughter mani/pedis together?! A lot of the salons near me have chairs for little girls, and I always think it's sweet to see moms and daughters doing that together. Obviously we couldn't afford to do it all the time, but I think for her birthday or a special day out it would be fun :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825375 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:18:22 +0000 Bookish 825375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think toddler-age is way too young to start beauty routines...but as an occasional special treat or bday party? Sure, why not. That being said, professional mani/pedis are pricey and even I can only afford them a few times a year, like heck my toddler is getting me to pay for one ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825343 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:33:19 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 825343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A nail polish party at a friend's house, or a kid-spa would probably be fine with me around age 4 or 5. I would have an issue with the strong chemical smell in a salon, and also with the cost. We had my best friend's 2 year old's nails painted when we were getting our nails done once, and as soon as we were done, her hands were in her mouth and she had chewed the nail polish off. Waste of money, and unsafe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825126 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:49:33 +0000 Smurfette 825126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: OMG, that is adorable!!! I wish my salon had something like that for R when she gets old enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825116 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:41:06 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 825116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Interesting replies. You all are broadening my thinking on this issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825102 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:30:08 +0000 blackbird 825102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is the kiddie chair at the nail salon I go to :p </p> [attach=618/13/mnrxu9.400x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825099 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:28:08 +0000 meredithNYC 825099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I just don't like the idea of my little girl being held to beauty standards practiced by grown women. But, to each her own! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825069 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:06:38 +0000 Running Elley 825069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it would be a really fun mother daughter treat for special occasions.... Like a pedi or mani and lunch date with mommy. I wouldn't do it all the time but I see no problem with it occasionally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825060 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:54:10 +0000 woodentulip 825060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I have painted my gal's toes with Piggy Paint, and my SIL painted them with regular polish, but going to a spa is too much too soon for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825058 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:49:13 +0000 Dandelion 825058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's a Wee Spa around here, that's just for little girls...I think I'd rather a little girl go there than a grown up salon. But, it wouldn't really bother me to send my kid to a party like that. Sounds fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825050 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:45:19 +0000 googly-eyes 825050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably not. Why would I want to pay that much for a toddler to get her nails done? It's weird IMO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825040 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:35:55 +0000 StbHisMrs 825040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not opposed to sending her to a birthday party as long as safe polishes are used. All of our girls have piggy paint at home. I don't really think it's a great thing to do all the time though. I started having my nails done at 15 (haven't been in a year). My step-daughters go with their Mom to have mani pedis once a month. It disheartens me to see a 3 year old with perfect nails, she started taking them at 2 &amp; 5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825036 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:32:45 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 825036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I see little kids at the nail place, they usually just get paint, nothing else (or maybe dip their feet in water for a bit). I think it needs to be reserved for special occasions, but I don't think it's a problem (if it's keep to a minimalist treatment). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-toddler-for-a-mani-pedi/page/2#post-825025 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:20:46 +0000 Honeybee 825025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm, I don't think I would let her go to a spa at this age. If it was a party at someone's house where the kids got their nails painted with child-safe paint, I'd be ok with that. I painted DD's nails one day, and she loved it, but I don't think I would make it a regular activity at this age (or do it at a spa/salon). </p>