Small Babies With Headbands

Hellogirl1

I don`t like the headbands either, but I really hate to see tiny babies with earrings.

In many countries it is the custom to have baby girls ears pierced at just a few months old and has been for decades. My SIL had her ears pierced as a baby in Germany, my friend same with her French mother and recently we had Czech neighbours and they had her ears done straight away.

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Very chic!

Crossstitchfan

I think you are missing the point. It’s not whether it’s harmful or not to have a headband because babies wear hats and bonnets. It’s about how ridiculous they look!

They may look ridiculous to you, but others obviously like them.

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Joseann I first saw babies with headbands on in Southern Europe 50 years ago, likewise pierced ears on little ones.

(I couldn’t leave the house if my underwear wasn’t matching 🤣)

I'm not really bothered about them, if that's how people want to dress their child.

Incidentally, I am currently in France where lots of little girls seem to wear them, with aplomb! I think the trick is to match the material with the outfit, (a bit like bras have to match knickers in France!)

@Summerlove
You’re right when you say headbands etc are better than pierced ears. Why would anyone have a tiny baby’s ears pierced? To my mind, that’s abuse! The mind boggles!

They seem to be the polar opposite of how things are today, with gender neutral, unisex people and the use of "they" rather than he or she.

They are pointless bits of girlie frivolity that serve no purpose.

I think you are missing the point. It’s not whether it’s harmful or not to have a headband because babies wear hats and bonnets. It’s about how ridiculous they look!

I cannot see any harm in them. Babies wear hats and bonnets, why not a headband?

I don’t like them. I’ve noticed that a lot of the babies are bald and wonder if mothers are putting them on to show it’s a girl. Think they could be unsafe.

They always remind me of the 'Friends' episode where Rachel stuck a pink box on her baby's head because she got fed up with people thinking her baby girl was a boy 😄

They look cute but I find hairbands very uncomfortable so must be same for babies. NotSpaghetti that is really frightening and I have often wondered about the pressure.

And to go one step further - when I read a headline that "xxxx" announces new arrival, or "xxxx" first picture of their new cute daughter, sometimes I know, I just know - and I actually say to myself "I bet this baby is wearing one of those ridiculous headband things". And I'm usually right!

NotSpaghetti

I don't care if they look ridiculous but they can be dangerous.

Re the cranium:
They cause an increase in force in these already very sensitive areas for a baby, and can cause developmental problems in they are left on for long periods

Also, at least one baby has suffocated with one.

I agree with this.

They are really naff. I’m glad my granddaughter doesn’t wear them. She doesn’t get dressed in pink frilly stuff either and her parents certainly wouldn’t have her ears pierced. Some things are really low rent.

They are the infant version of 'fascinators' - and I loathe those as well. Either have a proper hat or don't!

I don't care if they look ridiculous but they can be dangerous.

Re the cranium:
They cause an increase in force in these already very sensitive areas for a baby, and can cause developmental problems in they are left on for long periods

Also, at least one baby has suffocated with one.

They are a bit naff I think, but baby girls have had to endure the most ridiculous headgear for hundreds of years, with frills, ribbons, and lace beyond reason, so it’s nothing new.

Better silly bows and headbands than pierced ears!

I think they're ridiculous. I've been looking for a little outfit for my niece's new baby girl and almost everything was pink and frilly with matching headbands.

It’s interesting to se how many people agree with me! We are wasting our time though as I don’t suppose the headband lovers will care that so many people think the bands don’t do their babies any favours! I loved the ‘ridiculous and pointless’ comment! My sentiments exactly!
Oh well, we tried!
By the way, I don’t think you can beat a bonnet for the cute factor! Especially a Broderie Anglais one!

I don`t like the headbands either, but I really hate to see tiny babies with earrings.

I don't particularly like to see them (none of my GDs wore them), but I really hate to see babies wearing jeans! (none of the GC wore them)