dd's (18mo) nails painted at nursery!?

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I love her nursery and the carers but v pissed off they have painted her nails today. She's only 18mo and I don't think she's old enough. Shouldn't they ask before doing that sort of thing?

I would complain but think her key carer is already in some trouble and I like her and don't want to make things worse for her.

WWYD?

nothing

Just ask the room leader to make sure it doesn't happen again.

I am suprised they have something like nail varnish in an under-2s room though!

why can't you just talk to the key worker about it?

YANBU I really don't like nail varnish on very small children. They should definitely be asking for your permission to do something like this! Could you say that you don't want to make a complaint, however you will if it happens again? I would not have been impressed at pick up if that had been one of my DC.

I agree with rainbow, I'd do nothing. I don't see the big deal. It's hardly like they've dyed her hair.

I really wouldn't bother getting my knickers in a twist about such a non-issue. What difference does it make in the grand scheme of things, really?

Really?! No wonder she's in trouble if she does things like that! Totally inappropriate in my opinion. If you don't want to complain about her, I'd just mention quietly to her that you'd rather it disn't happen again.

Or "doesn't" even

This shouldn't have been allowed. For god's sake, why did anyone feel the need to do that? It's not as though it's come from the children, is it?

Do you know who was responsible? And wasn't anyone else watching?

I can't really put my finger on why, but this would annoy me too.

I don't see the harm in asking them not to do it again - it's not a necessary part of their care for her so I can't see why they shouldn't be asked to not do it again.

I wouldn't be happy, I'd go in and tell them so.

For one she's too young, and for two, I'd have wanted to share the experience of the first nail polish!

Might be me being a saddo...

I would ask her not to do it again.

Just like I ask my daughter's aunt and grandmother not to put makeup on her. Doesn't make any difference though

I don't see any reason for anyone to put makeup on a baby, I'm not really sure what kind of message you would be trying to send by doing it either.

I don't think the smell is appropriate around children.

Also I think putting it on a baby who could then put their WET nails in their mouth is fucking stupid.

Arn't they smudged I always smudge mine...

I'd complain.

I'd be livid. It is totally inappropriate. Hardly a very entertaining or educational activity for your DD and not the nursery's place to put make up of any sort on your child. I don't think I'd go as far as making a complaint, but I'd definitely make it very clear that I wasn't happy.

My DD is 18 mo and I would be pretty pissed off although they would never have managed to hold her down that long.

This is interesting. Starts early, doesn't it?

I wouldn't be happy either and complain.

Yes surely she put her fingers in her mouth or eyes?

I'm with mrsTP

OP YANBU

So what if k/w already in trouble at work, please ask for an explanation from the manager (not complain at this point)

It might be a special water-based one. We have some at home (dd is 6) (awaits flaming)

they should have asked you though

My 18 mo DD would love to have her nails painted - she has always loved mine! I wouldn't do it, mind, as I think she's way too young. And I'd actually be pretty pissed off if that scenario ever happened to us.

Cheers, Random. The people who are saying they wouldn't mind... Here are the reasons I would.

1. WTAF?
2. She sticks her fingers in her eyes, nose, ears and other places. Wouldn't want nail varnish going there.
3. Did they paint the boys nails?
4. Is the varnish safe?
5. Stops her playing while they do it and for a little while afterwards and for what?
6. She is 18 months old, plenty of time for the sexist hegemony to start it's work on her.