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It sounds lovely doesn't it? My mum will fortunately retire just in time to really enjoy some of that just before my daughter starts school. Maybe she can convince my daughter that LESS is more as at the moment she has a penchant for red lipstick/felt tip/nail varnish but only feels she has applied it properly as long as it is right up to her nose! Abigail

Hi Wendy, Nail wrap is a clear varnish you put on after you paint your nails to keep them from chipping, it is a clear varnish, no fabric was used, Thank you all for your replies, I will be much more carefull in future. Regards Margaret.

Margaret I can understand your d-i-l over reacting a bit it is her baby and we all tend to be over protective dont we.I can remember when my Mum who lived in a high rise flat 33 years ago took my two year old little girl on the veranda to look over , I was frightened to death that she would fall over and screamed unmercifully at my Mum calling her all the idiots going. But I apologised to my Mum after and she did to me, because we both shared the blame didnt we?, and I think the same of you and your d-i-l too! Davexx

Sorry Margaret - my mistake from reading a nail page.

Shows how people have different views Margaret just told the story to my wife she says you have done nothing wrong she often paints the toe and finger nails of our 2 year old grandaughter she says they love it, just me a boring old Grandad who hasn't noticed! Davexx lol!

Thanks everyone for all replies, and I feel you are beeing honest which is what I wanted, I feel it's difficult beeing a Grandma as what we did when our kids were young is all now a no no as far as I can see. Thanks Wendy , thanks Dave. Regards Margaret. .

Hi Margaret, Definitely an over-reaction I feel!! Chewing off the clear varnish would hardly have killed her - a Mac Donalds would probably introduce more toxins!!! I have a sneaky feeling the idea of you and grand daughter having a 'girly time' may be at the root of the problem. maggie

Margaret Since when has anyone died of nail varnish, and how often does she see her health visitor?? The last time i saw mine was when by little one was 4 months and he is now gone eight. Health visitors have more to worry about than a little nail varnish. Your daughter in law has overacted. Try not to lose sleep over it. You sound like a wonderful grandparent and at least you take interest. Hope it all gets sorted Lisa

I think your d-i-l is being WAY OTT is this her first child? i doubt this would have done her any harm at all even if she had chewed all of her fingers. i've painted my daughters fingers and toes for years and she picks and chews it off all the time. hopefully d-i-l will not expect you to phone to ask every time you want to do something. Nicky.x

I think that your d-in-law was having a bad day and thought that she would scare you by saying that rubbish about dying if the nail varnish had been bitten off. I have a four year old and a seven year old that love having their nails painted at the weekend. I only started painting their nails when they showed an interest and were old enough to know not to bite off the varnish, they would have been over three. I work on the basis that if they're allowed to wear varnish and dabble with make up when dressing up they won't turn into a couple of overpainted 'tarts' when they're older. I hope! Don't worry, your d-in-law is probably cross with you because she wasn't the first one to do the painting. One thing that I can't stand is seeing small children with pierced ears, it's a form of child abuse as far as I see it. Louise

Thanks again for all your replys, but I do feel I am expected to get premission for everything I do with her so can you imagin.....I cant be spontanious(spelling) Regards Margaret

i would love to be able to suck my toe`s again.too stiff now. bubble wrap thats what we all need,or cotton wool, don`t worry it`ll all calm down. regard`s ur friendly i.o.w ups driver.

I have 10 grandchildren Margaret, and looked after all of them ( still am with the smaller ones) at some time or another, They sleep over and have even had some of them for weeks when their parents have been given a treat by me and gone away to chill out!! But they know that their kids are safe with me. Knowing that I brought them up without 'poisoning them' with painting nails all colours of the rainbow ( 3 daughters) I will keep there kids safe too!! I really think you DIL is over-reacting big style.... mine know what I would do.... tell her to look after them herself if she won't trust you!! Anne :)) ((((little hug for you))))

Margaret, do you think that maybe your d-i-l thought, as somebody answering this thread earlier did, that the nail wrap involved fabric of some sort? If so, she might have thought that it would have involved something that, if bitten off, could have blocked your grand-daughter's airway. Perhaps you could explain to your son that this was not the case and get him to tell his wife - be careful though because people who have blown up so spectacularly don't much like being told that their assumption was wrong. Good luck, Christina