WTF do you say when your 2.7dd asks if she can have a tattoo??

[lilymolly]

DP has 2 tattoos on his arms and has been talking to dd about this as she noticed them when she was in the bath with him

Anyway last night she pointed to a mole on my leg and asked if it was a tattoo. I told her no

She then asked if she could have a tattoo

I was gobsmacked....told her "no and that they where horrible"

Was that the right thing to say?

Any other advice

Please please please promise me she wont go out and get one when she is a teenager

buy some Tattoo transfers from Claires Accessories and apply liberally! All toddlers love tattoos!

NO WAY

give her a felt tip.

i'd have just said no, children can't have tattoos.
I wouldn't have said they're horrible, because then you're saying that her dad is horrible (ok, you aren't literally saying that, but it's how she may well take it)

Well her dp is horrible

yes there is no need to tell her they are horrible

DD is often saying "Can I have a dog?" and I always say "Of course darling! When you've got a job and bought yourself a flat."

'they are horrible'...

thats YOUR opinion.

Shes 2 FGS, why are you worrying about this now?

My son told me he wanted poo on toast for tea today ... I didn't lecture him on the dangers of poop eating, just rolled my eyes.

They say ALOT of stuff, she didn't mean it

and if she gets to 18 and ends up like Kat Von Dee, who cares... she'll still be your daughter

HER DP?

I would worry more about her having a DP than a tattoo at the age of 2 tbh

Say "Not for 20 years my sweet!"

FWIW my mum made no secret of her dislike for tattoos and although tempted and all my friends went and got them (and most are regretting the 90's chinese symbols as they have grown out of that particular phase ) I never did get one myself due to all the inbuilt conditioning about them from early years. So it not necessarily the case if you say no she will rebel in years to come

Oh for goodness sakes will you lighten up everyone

Was just shocked at her asking for one thats all

Agree need to chill out a wee bit

Not convinced that I like even the wash off tattoos on toddlers

God does that make me a terrible smug mother

I'm not keen on transfers on toddlers

and even less keen on those henna ones on holiday as I have heard absolute horror stories about those scarring the skin through reaction/allergy

Toddlers skin is just beautiful as it is - get them a new bead bracelet from Claire's instead

No it makes you sound like a twunt.

Just say no. As parents of 2.7 year olds have to do 3,500 times a day - ponies, kittens, lollipops, 'carrys', jelly, car keys... just add tattoos to the list

oh they will LOSE the beads

mine always have tattoos all over their big fat bellies

they love 'em

Twunt?

I take it that was not meant to be a nice comment enchanted?

Apologies for being a tad PFBish- I am sure by the time dc no 2 arrives it will be covered in stick on tattoos

I get stick tattoos for mine instead of sweets. Healthier and more fun.

good point googgly

say no, what else?

I loved the stick on ones as a kid. I only ever got them in Spain on holiday in a certain kind of lolly you could buy. I'd save them all up to bring home

I'm now extensively tattooed - both legs, big toe to hip and both arms wrist to shoulder, shoulder blades and lower back - all tribal designs in black . They are not horrible and I do not regret any of them for a minute even though I had my first at 18 and I'm now 40. I can't think of much in my life that has brought me more happiness or satisfaction (DH and DS apart of course).I'm currently saving up for another.

I have no problem with stick on tatts for tots. My son hasn't had any yet but loves the hand stamps he gets at baby gym. He also touches and nips at mine with interest. I would encourage him to wait until he's in his twenties before getting any real tatts, and to plan sensibly where he's going to have them - once you've had one you'll find them addictive . If he does get them I think I'll find it hard not to put my two pennorth in