Bows in tiny baby girls' heads .....

I always feel uncomfortable when there are so many posts criticising a generation of young mothers. It seems even worse when it’s coming from the grandmothers.
I really disliked conventional clothes for my 1972 baby, I made moccasins out of my old suede skirts, knitted in dark colours , tie died dresses. My mil was outraged.

Iam64

I always feel uncomfortable when there are so many posts criticising a generation of young mothers. It seems even worse when it’s coming from the grandmothers.
I really disliked conventional clothes for my 1972 baby, I made moccasins out of my old suede skirts, knitted in dark colours , tie died dresses. My mil was outraged.

Bare toes - except in winter 😃

However, those bands always look rather tight and babies' skulls are delicate, as someone said, with the fontanelle particularly vulnerable.

Soft, comfortable clothes are best.

I think they look daft but presumably their parents like them. Something I really dislike is little girls with long loose hair. It must be so hot in summer and so annoying in the wind. Years ago long hair had to be plaited or tied back for school.

Iam64

I always feel uncomfortable when there are so many posts criticising a generation of young mothers. It seems even worse when it’s coming from the grandmothers.
I really disliked conventional clothes for my 1972 baby, I made moccasins out of my old suede skirts, knitted in dark colours , tie died dresses. My mil was outraged.

I did this too.
My mother wanted my girls in dresses of frills and lace.
Unfortunately she had "Clothkits country" grandchildren - in rompers and wellies. No dresses at all until the girls were walking.

TerriBull

I wonder if I'm alone in thinking the expression "get a life" is unnecessarily rude, we all have a life otherwise we'd be dead

Thank you TerriBull for saying that. I also think it's rude.

Obviously the poster doesn't understand the concept of having a CHAT forum where debate on all matters can be initiated by someone for the sake of discussion on an issue that interests them.

I remember reading an exchange on a forum where the poster, having been told to "get a life" replied "I'd ask what it's like to have one, but it looks like you're still waiting for one yourself."

I think it was on Quora.

I comply agree Luckygirl. I really hate see tiny baby girls with those ridiculous head bows on!!! Why on earth do parents subject their babies to such a pointless fashion accessory!!! Look ridiculous, are ridiculous and yes I agree that are a danger to the baby. Yes I admit I am very grumpy!!!!

They’re dreadful. And I’ve certainly read of a baby dying because one slipped down and strangled her before anyone noticed.
They should be banned on safety grounds alone.

I had a girl after 3 boys and couldn't believe the number of ridiculous frilly dresses she was given.

This made me smile. My mother gave my new baby DD the most ghastly dress imaginable - a white frilly, lacy, slippery, layered nylon confection - it was truly grim. When my parents came to visit for the first time I put it on the baby and walked into the living room where my parents and OH were. OH proceeded to say: "Good grief Lucky, what is she wearing? - she looks like a chimpanzee!" - oh whoops!

Oh, those frilly nylon dresses!
😁

They looked lovely on dolly a few years later!

If bows are not your thing, then maybe BABY WIGS would be better?

Baby wigs - what the actual ....?!

Katek

I don't have any major issues with the bows - each to their own - and the bands are usually very soft. With regards to safety our generation wasn't blameless. Those hand knitted mitts and bootees could (and did) cause infants to lose fingers or toes when a loose strand of wool wrapped itself around little digits cutting off circulation. In my part of the country huge beribboned bonnets have been in fashion. for many years (see pics). They are colloquially known as five pound bonnets - not the cost but the weight!

bluebelle baby jeans are not made of stiff denim but lookalike soft, stretch fabrics so not uncomfortable.

Ha , I remember those hats ! There was always someone you worked with, or a friends mum/aunt/neighbour who made then for gifts or charity.
My girls always had hats but they were much plainer. I was given one, very like your first picture. We put it on dd2 and took a picture to keep as ammunition if she ever brought home unsuitable partners. We took it swiftly off.

My girls looked ridiculous in frilly clothes.

My son though, was, even though I sat it myself, an exquisite baby and would have looked adorable in a last dress

I was fortunate, I had 2 friends who passed clothes on to me. One had very traditional taste, all beiges and pastel coours and a slightly old fashioned taste. I didn't see her often. I just said 'thank you' and gave them to a charity shop.

The other friendonly had aughters, but like me she loved vibrant colours, as I did. As a result DD was nearly 5 before I needed to buy her any clothes.

My mother found it hard to get round me dressing her in navy and emerald green, but I look back at photos now and do not regret my choices.

I live at a higher altitude than most of UK (432 m ). All the little ones wear sun hats in the summer and very soft winter hats.
At first I was surprised, but now I see the reasoning.

No, they look ridiculous

BlueBelle

Posted to soon the other thing I can’t stand to see is small babies in jeans they are so hard and unforgiving

Oh yes! A babygro must surely be so much more comfortable for a small baby.

I'm with you all the way - there's even a company making 'girlie glue' to use...!
www.madeformums.com/news/does-your-baby-hate-headbands-and-bows-dont-worry-just-glue-them-on/

No, it's not just you. I hate headbands, bows, clips, in fact, anything 'adorning' a baby's
head, and don't get me started on pierced ears - it looks common. There I've said it!

I hate them ! Luckily my daughter didn’t go down that road with her daughter ….thankfully.

Bands with bows often go with ear piercings- yes even tiny babies! The parents just want the ‘look’ and have no care for the baby’s comfort or safety.

Ok for a photo but that’s about it

I also think they look daft- a pointless decoration- so I must also be a grumpy old git - however none of my 4 granddaughters ever had one stuck round their heads - however it won’t be long before a little arm and hand will reach up and tug it off. 😂😂

I can't stand those head bands (with or without bows) and agree with the other negative comments about them.
My other pet hate (as mentioned above) is babies wearing designer shoes when they can't even walk! These shoes are quite expensive and I am always worried mothers will want their money's worth. I worry they will push their babies feet in them when the shoes are too small. Babies bones are soft and too small shoes won't hurt but will cause deformities! There is absolutely no need for a baby to wear shoes until they are walking. The same goes for too tight baby grows and socks where their little toes are all scrunched up. I just want to get a pair if scissors and cut the toes off the baby grows when I see that !

To be honest I think they look ridiculous, but I also think that about the spider eyelashes and slug eyebrows that a lot of women insist on wearing these days. Some people are just slaves to fashion ….