Bringing toddler to nail salon so I can get a pedicure...

[Anonymous]

PP here who got a pedicure with my toddler and baby today. So not a big deal - I went at 11:30 and it was a total non-issue. I don't understand other PPs up in arms about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tell your DH to come home early, get a sitter, or just get one on vacation.

Most people at the salon think of manis/pedis as their "me" time. There is always a chance your child will act out, and you won't be able to relax either. M

This.

[Anonymous]

I disagree with some of the others here -- if your kid is well behaved, I don't see the problem.

Maybe bring a toy or an ipad? Or go during a time when it's not too busy?

I used to bring my kid with me, and let her have a little "kid" mani or pedi. Quite honestly, she was perfect and she loved it, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I disagree with some of the others here -- if your kid is well behaved, I don't see the problem.

Maybe bring a toy or an ipad? Or go during a time when it's not too busy?

I used to bring my kid with me, and let her have a little "kid" mani or pedi. Quite honestly, she was perfect and she loved it, too.

Not at 14 months though. That's not old enough to understand what's going on or sit still long enough for a kids pedi. OP, if your kid can zone out with the iPad, then sure. Mine couldn't, and was crazy active at 14 months, so that was a no-go for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OMG, just hire a sitter for an hour. It's summer, you can find a neighbor high school kid to do this.

+1

You can go during nap time if you're really worried about whether or not the sitter can handle your DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I managed this today with my almost 3-year-old and my six-month-old (who sat on my lap). It was fine.

A 14-month-old is different than a 6-month-old or a 3-year-old. At that age, they are much more mobile/active than a 6-month-old infant &, unlike most 3-year-olds, are unlikely to just sit & watch videos on an iPad or phone.

[Anonymous]

I truly do not understand why it wouldn't occur to you to get a babysitter for two hours if you really wanted to get a mani/pedi.

[Anonymous]

I have pedis only twice a year myself when we have family visiting and they watch DC.
I do most of my shopping when DC is napping in big jogging stroller. DC does not like running errands, shopping of any kind or when I have to go to the doctors.
DC will be in daycare from 9-12 starting September and I can get my things done during that time. I have also been wondering how hard would it be to find parents who would like to have a few hours to run errands or what have you while I watch their child and be that babysitter.
I have a part time job, but working at nights has its downside.

[Anonymous]

Rude.

[Anonymous]

I agree with others that it is really rude to the other customers in the salon that are probably trying to relax.

I hope those of you who bring your kids and an ipad have the ipad on silent/headphones on your kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I truly do not understand why it wouldn't occur to you to get a babysitter for two hours if you really wanted to get a mani/pedi.

+1. Don't bring your 14mo

[Anonymous]

So rude to the other patrons. Get a sitter.

[Anonymous]

Your husband can leave work early so that you can go out and get one done. If you are a sahm, get a sitter or friend for during naptime and get one done. Do your nails yourself at home. A lot of options... bringing a child with me would not be an option at all.

[Anonymous]

Go to the salon/spa inside any Lifetime fitness gym. You can use the gym childcare while you have your appointment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I managed this today with my almost 3-year-old and my six-month-old (who sat on my lap). It was fine.

Those are easier ages than a 14 month old!