To wish people wouldn't put headbands on babies?

[SusuwatariToes]

I hate wearing headbands. I last about an hour before the pressure behind my ears really gets to me.

Once they are old enough to figure out how, they will pull them off at every opportunity. They clearly don't like to wear them.

I know people think they are cute but babies are already cute! Little boys aren't put through this torture. AIBU?

[theodorakisses]

I never said I hate babies in denim. Bloody hell, mumsnet, home of the provincial know alls

[RoooneyMara]

Yes quite right, people who live in the provinces need to be shot.

I do agree about the India thing though. Perspective is needed.

[ParadiseChick]

I do like baby denim

Although both mine spent most of the first six months in sleep suits.

[theodorakisses]

Tongue in cheek but mn is a ridiculous place sometimes. Are people really worrying about baby headbands on an otherwise fed, loved and clothed child who will always have access to a roof over their head and free at the point of delivery healthcare? I lived in Bangladesh for 3 years and can assure you that most mothers are just glad their child was born live, even if it was a hugely disappointing girl.

[theodorakisses]

Don't mind denims baby stuff but the really rigid osh kosh stuff on a 2 week old who gets red marks on his cheeks from the clasps is what makes me itch. Still nt the end of the world though

[FobblyWoof]

I hate those headbands. The bloody lot of them. SIL tried convincing me that DD would look cute in one, even so far as to try one on her in Mothercare. I made it very clear just how awful and chavvy I think they are. Never mind the health ishoos!

[SupermansBigRedPants]

I've bought some if dd2 isn't hairy/has a fat head like dd1 they will stay go in with ds's things - he loves loves loves hairbands and has loads, all because of pudsey ears thanks asda

they are the crochet knit ones with massive flowers too. Oh yes. Box of chocolates baby here we come.

[Mintyy]

This is one of those things I can't get worked up about.

[SupermansBigRedPants]

I only bought them as dd1 didn't have any 'girly' clothes - overcompensating is the aim of the game this time i feel..

[Meglet]

Yes, garters! That's what they are.

Really hope I don't see one in town today, I'll start smirking to myself like a freak.

I'm fascinated by people who dress their babies up, mine weren't having any nonsense with uncomfy clothes or hats, it was a battle to get them to keep anything on their head.

[MikeLitoris]

Dd2 had loads of hair. She wore clips and bows and flowery shit in her hair. Soft head bands included. She still does now.

My poor little chav baby.

You hate headbands And I hate people that judge others tastes and use idiotic words like 'Chavvy'.

[theodorakisses]

Really...chavvy? Why are they chavvy and who cares if so called chavvy babies are happy and cared for.

[meganorks]

Absolute number 1 pet hate when it comes to babies. Just horrible. Closely followed by 'baby on board'signs

[Birdsgottafly]

I don't understand why dressing your baby in dresses/frills is wrong, as long as the baby can move to aid development, a lot of dresses come with matching headbands.

My DD's are 15, 17 and 27, how i have accessorised them hasn't influenced the people that they are, or their values, although mine had hair, so looked like pineapples, with a sprouting top knot.

[theodorakisses]

My pet hate when it comes to babies is abuse or neglect. How can seemingly articulate people say such ignorant things?

[RoooneyMara]

I think they just look uncomfortable. Unnecessary stuff on a baby just seems, well a bit pointless, considering they don't particularly enjoy being dressed at all ime.

I kind of go with the easiest, comfiest stuff that I can get away with. And trying to get one of those things to stay on a baby must require some elasticity, so I'd worry that it would leave a mark or be too tight iyswim.

[Kitchencupboards]

YANBU they are my absolute pet hate and look totally ludicrous

[RoooneyMara]

Theodora, we're talking about 'hate' in terms of fashion...not in terms of child abuse. I think it's allowed.

[theodorakisses]

It comes up every few months is is yet another opportunity to congratulate oneself on being superior. I think the fact tat they have been chavvy just goes to show that.

[TSSDNCOP]

Garters! YESSSS!! That's it exactly!!!

Also agree with the Baby On Board signs.

And for good measure ill throw in having your baby photographed on a sheepskin dressed as a sunflower.

[DehydratingManiac]

Just to clear up a few things...

You can think more than one thing at once. Just because you think a pink garter on a baby's head looks ridiculous and/or uncomfortable doesn't mean you're unable to spare any thought whatsoever for the homeless and the hungry.

Just because you think the headband looks ridiculous doesn't mean you assume the child is unhappy and poorly cared for.

They're passing thoughts. We all have them. We all react to the way people are dressed, the things they say, the choices they make. Nobody's ripping the headband from the baby's head and screeching about social services. Unless the thought police really are out there somewhere, thinking a pointless and unattractive piece of polyester wrapped round a baby's bald head is silly and unnecessary is really a mild thing. It is.

[namechangea]

I'm concentrating on those taking this post in the spirit the op intended. Garters for heads is a brilliant observation. Good luck to anyone who spots a baby adorned with one today, you'll need it to hold the giggles in.

[MikeLitoris]

I just cant get so frothy over people choosing to dress their dc in a certain way.

This is such a snidey thread.

Lets all dress our dc in plain white babygrows and nothing else for 6 months. Then no one can judge us 'chavs'

[Sparklingbrook]

I haven't seen a baby headband in ages.