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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!

I would think it would be fine (just a simple paint job) for a special occasion but it wouldn't be a common occurrence.

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!

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!

ETA: I already bring my own polishes to limit harmful chemicals so I'd do the same for LO.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.