Trimming a Child's Payot

Question

Is it permissible to trim the payot of a child aged 5?

Answer

Greetings and joyful holidays

I assume the question pertains to Chol Hamoed.

One should not cut a child's hair during Chol Hamoed unless the hair is causing discomfort.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 531, Seif 6

and Mishnah Berurah, Seif Katan 15
Specifically if he has a lot of hair causing discomfort

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