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Baby's skin covered in pen after nursery

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Robin17 · 24/07/2026 20:07

My baby is one and goes to nursery two days a week. In the past month he has come home three times with his skin covered in felt pen (see attached pic). The first time I didn't think much of it but now it's becoming regular occurrence and it's starting to grate. When I mentioned it politely his key worker just said they use pens in the baby room, she didn't seem bothered I was unimpressed. Clothes is one thing but I think on a baby's skin crosses a bit of a line. Has anyone experienced this? I want to ask then to stop using pens with him but DH thinks I should just wait and monitor the situation. I don't see why as bound to happen again. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Baby's skin covered in pen after nursery
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hugasaurus · 24/07/2026 20:20

Bet he had a great time doing it!

Pernicketywishes · 24/07/2026 20:18

Felt pens are much easier than crayons for mark making with babies and toddlers, also (apart from caps) are generally safer regarding choking as bits don’t break off. How old is your baby?

Iocanepowder · 24/07/2026 20:13

Lol.

Just wait until they get to the toddler room! Messy play city!

MorphandMindy · 24/07/2026 20:10

I don't think the nursery staff are spending all day drawing on him, are they?

He's obviously using them himself and getting more interested in holding a pen and creating something. This is a passing phase - his fine motor skills have reached it, and they will soon surpass it.

Floppyearedlab · 24/07/2026 20:10

It’s hardly toxic.
Stick him in the bath.

mynameiscalypso · 24/07/2026 20:09

I can’t see the picture but assuming it’s not permanent marker, I tended to view mess as a day well spent for DS.