Is it normal to tape baby's ears back?

My neighbor had her baby in his play pen and he had duct tape on his ears. I was like wtf and she said "oh his ears kind of stick out like a monkey's so Im trying to get them to lay flat". I think this isn't exactly child abuse but NOT normal! Arent mothers supposed to think their babies are beautiful? Kid is only less than 1 year old.

Is It Normal?
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  • Please inform that stupid bitch that her attempts are almost certainly in vain.

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    • I gave her a withering, dismayed look.

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  • There is a cosmetic procedure for pinning back ears. Idk how common it is.

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  • Hahahah, now thats just crazy! I have monkey like ears that stick out but you don't see me ductaping them down... if anything, I like to show off to people that when I pinch the tops of my ears together, they look like elf ears!

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  • That's weird... and im not sure that would work

    I wouldnt do that and I never heard about it before... =/

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  • She would probably get in trouble for doing this.... If she's that bothered about it (which i personally think is disgusting that she even cares) she should seek medical advice before she gets herself in trouble.

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  • No need for CPS. It's very strange, but I've heard of people doing this before.

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  • Believe it or not, taping works most of the time to correct protruding ears. The ear cartilage is soft at birth and remains pliable for months, even up to 18-24 months old. HOWEVER, using duct tape is probably not the best method!!! heheh

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  • Hahaha wtf it might work though you never know

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  • Fucking perfectionists they make me sick.

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  • she needs to use a nylon ratchet strap

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  • Some kids do have big ears, but they usually grow into them.

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  • Monkeys are awesome! Your neighbor sounds like white trash.

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  • Call CPS on her. If she's doing this over ears, imagine what she may do over any other "imperfections" this child may end up having.

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  • you should call child protective services since that sounds painful to the baby.

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