To take my toddler with me to get my nails done?

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I desperately want to get my nails done for Xmas because I'm blooming miserable and feeling not xmassy at all and sometimes getting my nails done helps...

Thing is I don't have a moment away from my toddler. Can I take him with me? Hopefully whilst he naps but maybe while he eats.

AIBU to take my toddler to a nail bar?
Thanks

How am I being selfish? I haven't been anything or anywhere yet! That's why I put it on here because I wasn't sure of the etiquette

No, don't take him. The chemicals etc plus the fact that there will be people there wanting to have a relaxing treat just before xmas and a potentially noisy, bored toddler is not going to help.
Xmas will still happen if you don't have your nails done.

I have done this (bad parent) while she slept in the buggy. I did feel bad about the fumes though.
I feel your pain.

I would go. You know your child, if you think that he will be quiet and easily entertained then go for it! You are feeling low and if you think this will help cheer you up go for it! The fact that you are posting whether this is ok suggests you are considerate and not going to let him run round screaming through the whole appointment. I hope you enjoy having them done.

Just a tip- if you're doing them yourself, use a decent base and top coat then run ice cold water on them whilst they're still a little wet and then leave until completely dry before you do anything!!

It'll make them last longer 😉

Long story short - it depends on the salon and your child. I wouldn't have a problem personally but then nails are a maintenance item for me in a similar way to dentist so I don't particularly go for a relax, I go for a laugh and I'd enjoy a wee person there as long as they weren't upset.

I would probably feel differently if I'd booked for a massage and there was a wee one running in and out.

Those high street walk in nail bars would surely be fine. Or a small place where you can explain but perhaps not a huge plush spa type one. And not everyone thinks the way some posters on here do, so don't let the general nastiness coming from some quarters put you off. Some folk can just find misery in anything.

Whether you go or not I hope you feel happier and have a lovely Christmas with your kids.

I am in a similar situation but wouldn't take my child. Everyone will hate you and your child will be inhaling terrible fumes.

At the salon I always go to (it's one of those that does hair, nails, waxing and other stuff all in one place) parents quite often bring young children. It has never ever bothered me (and I'm not a parent and absolutely no good with kids). Most of the time the parents won't take any nonsense from their kids and they sit nicely and don't disturb anybody. There's another salon near me though that I wouldn't dream of taking a child to, it's one that just does acrylic nails and always absolutely stinks (I don't go there anymore because even I couldn't stand it). So it depends on the salon and the child. And it certainly isn't selfish. It's good to have a treat once in a while and if that means taking your child with you then so be it.

Go OP but id choose a nice salon over a nail bar if you cant get a mobile person. But id be booking now as getting an appointment may be yiur biggest issue.

Ive taken my baby a few times to hair dressers. The staff have loved having a cuddle. Theres a nail thread ive got going in s and b. Pop on and let us know what you have

As long as you are prepared to walk out part done if he looks to kick off or starts annoying people then its up to you and the salon.

My lg will sit still with an ipad too but personally i wouldn't as i wouldn't be able to relax as I'd be on edge just ready to leave if he kicked off.

Ran out of time in the end anyway... Got so much to do. Will wait until I have some time without either DC but do feel gross and unxmassy... I usually get something as a treat for Xmas like hair, nails, eyelashes etc. But this year I'll have to do without...

I might have a pamper night NYE and do them myself then and then when kids are back in the new year go treat myself. It's all hectic from here on out, today was the hush before the storm but still busy. Feel like I've hardly sat down.

I do get what some of you are saying about it being your "me" time. I used to take DD with me whenever I got my hair nails etc. Done at someone's house but that's a different set up than a salon. I try & get stuff done like hair cuts etc. When they're at nursery/school now but doesn't always pan out and I've been using every spare moment for elf duty...

I guess it's just one of those mini sacrifices we make for our kids & ultimately I made my choice when I decided that shopping took precedent over beauty trips. There is a big fat sparkly part of me though that can't wait until their older and I can have a bit of pampering back!

Can't somebody watch him for you? A friend, relative?

@WhenLifeGivesYouLemonsx

Possibly but would feel v. Cheeky asking
Asked more than my share of favours of late, and having a baby next year so am sure I'll be asking lots of favour then!

DD was being watched already so we could do the food shop so I've missed my chance really

Ah it wouldn't bother me unless the parent was letting the child run wild in there. I have seen this in a hair salon once and it was really quite dangerous (hot straighteners, sharp objects, dye all over the place!)

Sat in a chair / buggy etc, absolutely no problem. Don't understand why it impacts other people's 'me' time. Why would you even take any notice?

To everyone who is against the idea of taking a child with you :

Unless you are going to a nice spa/quiet salon then I wouldn't say getting your nails done is relaxing 'me time'. Hair/nail salons are generally very noisy places anyway.

I have my hair and nails done because I feel good afterwards, not so much during, unless I'm having a full manicure or pedicure. But usually I'm just getting gels.

I wouldn't be bothered in the slightest by a noisy child. I just tune out of the noise.

There's always kids at my nail bar I don't see why not

When I go to get my nails done it is my me time and what I mean is no kids!! I don’t care that’s it’s noisy with salon goings on, I just don’t want to hear kids with the iPad blaring or hearing them shout etc. I don’t bring my kids to appointments with me as I don’t what to ruin anyone else’s “me time”

While nail bars may not be some folks me time, myself included, that doesnt mean its not me time. My me time is in the bath, dh says thats just stewing in your own sweat. Different strokes and all...

It's an adult place, sometimes (round sister's way) with kids banned, and if you take your kid and they kick off you leave mid appointment if necessary. It's not great but you do it.