But the psychology behind this new trend is darker than a mere annoyance. So-called attempts to make babies "cuter" shows that for most, the definition of cute are Euro-centric features. This

But the psychology behind this new trend is darker than a mere annoyance. So-called attempts to make babies "cuter" shows that for most, the definition of cute are Euro-centric features. This baby is beautiful the way she is, and in fact, the altered eyes are kind of scary and bring to mind Kanye at the Met Gala in colored contacts vibes. The startling message behind the edits is clear: the white-washed edit is what some consider "cuter." As if women didn't have enough unrealistic beauty expectations weighing on them, now human beings in their first years of life are being told they'd be better looking if they were different. 

The edits with makeup add insult to injury. This bizarre practice brings into question the sexualization of young children. By applying make up to young children's faces, they're lending an adult feature to a child, which is equal parts disturbing and concerning. 

This new trend poses a question regarding autonomy over one's photos. If you're sharing photos of your children on public accounts, they're liable to be stolen and edited for engagement on someone else's account. There's no black-and-white answer about how we should think about privacy on the internet, and a one-size-fits-all approach won't necessarily work. Rather, it begs some soul searching: should you be publicly documenting your children's lives when their photos may end up in the wrong hands? Just food for thought.