My DS has adorable little pointy ears, he's now nearing 18 weeks and they're exactly as they were at birth (they haven't unfolded or anything). I didn't take much notice until someone pointed it out, and so I found EarBuddies - an ear splint that reshapes the cartilage (completely noninvasive). I ordered some ages ago that arrived when he was 8 weeks old... since then I've been umming and ahing about whether to use them or not. Is it the right thing to do? I absolutely love his ears, but is he going to? Is he going to resent me for not changing his ears? Is he going to resent me for changing something about his body? Is he going to be teased/bullied if I leave his ears be? How am I to know... but I do know that children can be extremely cruel. If I leave them and down the line he asks for surgery due to bullying etc, it's going to cost a whole lot and hurt a whole lot.
I want him to love himself and everything that makes him unique, but realistically I'm being too optimistic, right? I've looked at it from my own perspective (though I am a highly self-conscious individual who lacks self love and confidence), and I'd have wanted my parents to use such a product to reshape my ears.
Can I have some outside thoughts on this? I've attached photos of his ears. Also, anyone who has experience with EarBuddies, I'd much appreciate any comments and advice. Thank you all in advance.