Too Young for Make up play?

Carla - posted on 12/17/2010

If she is spending time with people that do wear make up and take the time with that sort of thing then i suggest give it a time and place. My daughter watches me putting on my make up and asks to have some on and i just tell her it is for when she is alot bigger... but she just resently had her first dance concert so made the adjustment to only for your dancing concert. I don't see a problem with encouraging them to use chapstick or lip balm especially when lips get so dry in winter. Even though I am a hair and make up girl i myself want my daughter to be free of it as long as possible and enjoy just being a kid..

ANGIE - posted on 12/12/2010

3 of my 4 have gone through this stage. One isn't old enough yet, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time. The 2 boys just wanted lip gloss, I bought them some chap stick. My oldest is now 7 and she is still all about the make-up. I don't wear it all the time, only when I go to the store,(once a month), and on holidays. I was hoping she would grow out of it, but so far no such luck. She started the same way. Looking back I probably shouldn't have showed her how to put it on, cause that was encouraging her to use it. I only let her wear it for special occasions now, and just the bare minimum, lip gloss, clear mascara and glitter. She seems to be happy with it for now. My husband wasn't really thrilled with it, but he has gotten over it. Each child has to develop his or her own personality. We are just here to help them along. :)

Amanda - posted on 12/09/2010

I don't wear much makeup either. If it makes you feel any better my 2 1/2 yr old son is crazy about lipgloss and lip balm at the moment. I think its cute when he runs to me saying mummy me lips too pointing at his lips.

Sara - posted on 12/09/2010

I'm a natural gal too and my daughter has yet to show any interest in makeup. I assume she'll probably grow up like me - not wearing very much - unless she follows her peers and outside influences (I hope not!). Children that age have a natural curiosity about a lot of things - some of which are and aren't healthy - but it doesn't mean she's going to be obsessed. They tend to lose interest in things quickly. If it were me I wouldn't encourage her interest or outright forbid it. Maybe you can tell her it is for special occassions but not everyday? If you don't make a big deal about it she'll probably grow tired of it on her own as you suggested. The forbidden fruit is all that more interesting!