What if Bofur sells little fake beards for kids in his shop? Made out of scrap yarn, with little beads and braids. Possibly with attached helmets. Wee Thorin was attached to a bright yellow beard for a few years, and Frerinith likes to put it on sometimes and plays hairstylist with it. Gimizh had a very pink one with a helmet that clashed horribly with his hair.

THIS IS A V CUTE HEADCANON NONNIE

BUT

IS IT BAD THAT ALL I CAN SEE IS THIS SCENE FROM LIFE OF BRIAN