Temporary tatoos on playdate

[Sprogonthetyne]

Worried I might have messed up. DD (4) had a friend round for a few hours today, first time with this particular friend, but on friendly terms with her mum from the various class parties we've both sat through.

WIBU to send this kid home with temporary tatoos and kids nail varnish? I totally didn't think about it when the girls were playing dress up/ beauty salon, but it just down on me that not all parents are OK with that stuff.

I can't imagine any parents not allowing this.

Now my dds had their belly buttons pierced at 11. I can understand people not approving of that but temporary tattoos!!

I wouldn't be thrilled, tbh, and my child would be straight in the bath having everything washed off. I wouldn't say anything negative to the parent though, if my child had fun that's great and I'd be glad they enjoyed themselves, but it wouldn't be something we'd repeat at our house.

I personally think four is much too young for any form of make up or nail polish, and I don't like tattoos at any age.

Baby oil and cotton wool shifts temporary tattoos for anyone who needs them off quickly

I always text the parent to check in case of allergies/skin sensitivity. Just a quick “hey X and Y want to play dress up, is Y ok with make up, nail varnish (kids’ brands) and temporary tattoos?”

It wouldn't bother me, but I wouldn't let kids play with that at a playdate unless I knew the parents were ok with it/the child didn't have sensitive skin. Best to err on the side of caution I think.

If it were my child it wouldn’t bother me at all but I would ask permission from the parent. Just pop a message and say that it just dawned on you that you hadn’t asked permission and that you hope she doesn’t mind.

If he fine with it. I do remember texting a couple of mums asking if it was OK to put nail varnish on.

If either of mine had come home with those I wouldn't be bothered BUT I would have asked the childs parent before doing it as not everyone would be ok with it

I wouldn’t be ok with the temporary tattoos. One of mine is allergic to them. I also wouldn’t be thrilled about nail polish on a four year old, but appreciate that opinions vary.

I think if they have an older sibling the parents are prob more likely to be ok with it as they will be exposed to these things already. If the eldest / only child you might get a negative reaction. I wasn’t happy when my MIL bought my daughter a magazine with nail varnish in at that age. But my youngest has had her nails occasionally painted by my eldest since she could barely walk haha

I would just be totally honest and say at pickup ‘I’m sorry I totally forgot to ask if it was ok, do you want me to take the varnish off now before they leave’. Tattoos are a bit harder and need some scrubbing with baby oil!

The nail polish I wouldn't have any issues with, the tattoos if done I wouldn't say anything if already done but my sons skin does react to different things,he gets quite red & uncomfortable. I'd just remember for next time to mention it, not in a pissed off way but just in an informative way

I am not keen on these things, but this was always the kind of thing I ignored. If you let your child go on play dates, you have to roll with what happens and only complain about things that are unsafe and out of order, rather than just not what you would personally do.

Yes, god forbid they grow up and get REAL tattoos!!! the horror! 😱

Bit judgemental

I hate tattoos. But once adults my children can obviously decide for themselves.

Should they get permission because 4 year old drew on her hand with marker too? Catch yourself on!

Absolutely. Just as you’ve judged me ;-)

I would probably send a quick text “hey xx, the kids had a great time playing salon using temporary tattoos and kids nail varnish. Hope that’s ok but let me know if not and I’ll get them washed off”

As someone said above, tattoos come off with oil and a bit of rubbing. Personally I wouldn’t like my child having nail varnish if it wasn’t just wash off stuff but I’d just take it off when we got home

My kid came home with a temporary sleeve after a night at her (adult!!) aunts house - I was miffed because she had school the next day! Otherwise completely unbothered. DD felt well cool!
Wouldn't be a problem at a play date during the holidays for me.

I would text or ask them first at 4.

I wouldn’t mind but personally I’d check with the parents before the kids use nail polish/temporary tattoos/face paint in case of allergies or in case it’s something they’re not keen on. It’s not a big deal though, sounds like they had fun!

I know…sparkly rainbow temp tattoo at 4…full body black out tatts at 18! Slippery slope

Yes, I agree - an absolute horror. My children know that tattoos are unacceptable.

I would have texted to check as some kids can react to things on their skin. Wouldn't be my choice of things for 4 year old to play but I wouldn't be upset about it unless my child had skin sensitivities.

hopefully they get some sick sleeves once they turn 18 😜