I have a 2 year old girl who already has a lot of unwanted body hair on her face, arms, and back. Although its not a problem for her now, Im sure it will be a problem soon. Can anyone tell me strategies that have worked for them and at what age I should think about starting these strategies?
Hello, I would say just to let it be and dont make her think it is a big deal. She may not mind it at all when she gets older. Plus, it does become more fine of an apperance as her skin streachs out as she grows. Good luck!
C.:
What you want most is your daugher to love and accept herself and from this positive self image...all good decisions will be made and feelings felt.
Every mother has concern for their children. This is good....but I agree completely with most of the Moms here who have advised you to wait until it is HER concern. When she brings this concern to you...ask her: "How do you feel about it?" When she tells you how she feels- you will know what course to take and when.
You sound like a sensible and loving mother who only wants the best for her child. Lucky girl!
Hi C., I don't know about getting rid of body hair on a young child. As a "hairy" Italian woman I'd encourage you to nurture the whole of your daughter and drop the idea of her body hair. It is superficial culture that says what is or isnt attractive--leaving many od us beautiful folks out because of "blemishes," like my mediterrenean nose or whatever. Your daughter will have to do battle with the world on many levels. Please fortify her and love her totally at home without judgment. Love her uniqueness including the body hair. Amen.
L.
I think I wouldn't worry about it until it becomes a problem (ie. kids teasing). It's a part of your ethnicity, and a two year old can't be bothered by it yet! If it does, I would recommend talking to your pediatrician about it. I know there are some sensitive skin depilitories out there, so maybe you could ask the doctor about using that if it IS bothering your child. But I would try not to talk about it in front of her or let it bother YOU, because as you already know, kids pick up on things from us and she may realize that you notice it, and so she will.
Good luck,
M.
Hi C.. I am from India and my hubby is a Punjabi, and my smaller girl has come to to be hairy. There is no solution to this problem , but al i can say it that you can start waxing her at a young age of 10 or 11 yrs old. That is what i have done , so that when she gets to the age of 20 , she will have reduced her hair growth . Just my 2cents on this one.
L.
Hi,
Ithink you should not make a big deal about it and follow her lead as she gets older. If it doesnt bother her then dont let it bother you. Raise her to love her body for what it is and then let her make the decision when she is a teen to seek help if she doesnt like it.
C.,
I think you're right when you say it will probably be a concern of hers later. I say wait till it is a concern of "hers". She may have a different opinion of body hair than you or me. When she is old enough to understand what she needs to do to get rid of it and keep it up..she can decide. Until then, enjoy the little innocent hairs on her baby soft skin. She has a lifetime of beauty products and services to look forward to. A.
