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.

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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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  • charli.m

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

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  • Mytwin295

    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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  • reminiscent

    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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  • Daisybee

    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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  • victoria85

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

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  • JD777

    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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  • pixie44

    Hahaha wtf it might work though you never know

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  • Terence_the_viking

    Fucking perfectionists they make me sick.

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

    she needs to use a nylon ratchet strap

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  • howaminotmyself

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

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  • RoseIsabella

    Monkeys are awesome! Your neighbor sounds like white trash.

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  • Avant-Garde

    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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  • sillygirl77

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

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