Hair - When kids can't see!

[mom-in-alberta]

Well, if you are in fact worried that it's going to get him hurt, I think I would just say
"I noticed his hair was getting in his face and it seemed to be bothering him. What do you do at home?"
Hopefully they figure it out, soon!

[playfelt]

Maybe if you put in a couple of the flat clips (not the fancy girlie barrettes but something plain) they may get the hint. Just accidentally leave them in and say oops and remove them at pickup and then explain to the parent about how much safer it is for the child and that he appreciates the hair out of his face all day. And then actually do it for the child. He is at an age where he doesn't know that boys don't wear barrettes so he probably will appreciate it - even if the parents don't they might just get the hint.

You could also just come flat out and say I understand you don't want to cut his hair but the bangs are now a safety hazard and either they need to be cut or I will have to pin them up while he is in care as I can't take responsibility for him falling because he can't see. Then it is either a cut or the barrettes but either way problem solved and safer and happier child.

[Spixie33]

The mom knows - she told me last week and I quote "I know I need to really cut his hair so he can see" when she saw me and without me prompting.

Then I saw his grandma on monday and she said how thsi child really needs his bangs cut -- again without me saying anything

But...have they done it?? lol

I see this child again tomorrow - here's hoping they have trimmed at least. I don't even care what they do with the back of his head or the rest of it - I just would like to see his eyes. lol

[Play and Learn]

Imagine if he came into your care with a mullet!?!?!

[Spixie33]

Imagine if he came into your care with a mullet!?!?!

ROFL I would love it because at least he could see. It would look pretty silly though :-P

[Emily3]

Hi! I'm new here and reading through old posts and this one grabbed me! I have this boy here right now! His hair is so long it is always stuck in his constantly runny nose and covered in food....totally disgusting! His parents are actually at odds with Dad desperate to cut it and Mom desperate to keep it!

[VictoriaChildCare]

I have one in the same boat Emily, the older brother has a military haircut and my little friend has hair hanging in his face and he's 3. I don't get the fascination. I told mom the other parents were asking about the new little girl and she laughed. I'm just remembering that today he went home with an elastic in his bangs. The kids come first, I will do what I have to to keep them safe and happy.

[playfelt]

It isn't just the boys either. I have a girl right now that is suffering the mom's indicision as to whether the child will have bangs or not. Till she makes up her mind she does nothing. I have finally convinced her to at least pull them up till decides. Now the child comes with a tiny elastic in them - we just grab the wad and put it in a pony tail but it sits on the top of her head in a cross between a Pebbles from the Flintstones and a water fountain look but at least she can see.

[Judy Trickett]

I have a package of those non-hurting/pulling baby elastics in my drawer in the playroom. If ANY kid can not see due to their hair I put an elastic in and give them a whale tail on the top of their head. And, yes, I keep the elastic in so the parents get my not-so-subtle point.

[mom-in-alberta]

Hair in the snot.... ewwww.
Nose goobers do me in, and that might just put me over the top. LoL :P