Baby girl ear piercing...

Amanda - posted on 01/12/2010

I had my daughter's ear pierced when she was a month old, there is some shot they have to get to protect them from infection, talk to your doctor about that. But after my daughter had her ears done she was fine. I did still have to listen to people about why did you do it, but it least I didnt have to hear anyone say "oh what a cute little boy" LOL.

But again it's your baby do what you feel is right and good luck on your little one.





Mandy

Danielle - posted on 01/12/2010

i got my daughter ears done at 2mon they are lil girl i think u should but if ur not sure dont and just wate

Leslie - posted on 01/12/2010

I say go for it. My daughters ear got done at 2m old ... She didn't cry she was shocked by the noise never infected no problems . Alot ppl make mistake by cleaning to much that's bad could cause infection too really it's a personal choice my husband called when we were in process he didn't want me too... But I chose to and called him after to let him know she was fine .

Kailey - posted on 01/12/2010

my mom did that to me when i was 3 months, apparently i tugged on them all the time and they got really infected and had to be taken out. But they were SO infected that i have huge lumps of scar tissue to this day and im almost 21 now. I like ear piercings on little girls, but im going to wait till my little girl asks. But its a personal choice, do whatever you feel is right =D

Krystal - posted on 01/12/2010

I have a 19 month old daughter and got her ears pierced when she was 2 months old. They healed just fine. I felt it was best to get them done when they are young because they wont remember the pain for that long.

Katt - posted on 01/12/2010

I got my daughters done when she was 5 months old and do not regret it one bit!! She only plays with them when she is tired and it's whole ear not the earing. They healed VERY quickly with no problems. Just make sure you go somewhere that does both at the same time. Much easier on you and baby and make sure they are done with gold earrings!!

Nyssa - posted on 01/12/2010

i have 4 girls, i got their ears pierced when they turned 1, they were all fine with it, i think it would have been better to do it when they were younger( they wouldnt have touched them as much)

Kristen - posted on 01/12/2010

something i think people forget is that you may be taking away an experience from your daughter. I got my ears pierced on my 5th birthday and it is a memory i will cherish. Very exciting day for me in my childhood!

Samantha - posted on 01/12/2010

I got my daughters ears pierced when she was only about 3 months old. I think she looks beautiful. She never had any problems with them. She doesnt even notice them. My niece was 8 when she got hers done and she didnt want the second one done. Kyonna cried for about 30 seconds and then was fine. I think its up to the parents. I do not regret doing it at all.

Laura - posted on 01/12/2010

"I think it's wrong, how would you have liked it if your mom got you a tattoo when you were that age? It's a change to her body and that should be her choice. I don't even think old enough to ask you is ok. Most girls only do it because everyone else has it done, especially when she is just old enough to ask, not really understand."



When is old enough to ask if its ok? 5? 6? Can a 5 or 6 year old tell you if they want a tattoo?? You can't take a tattoo on and off if you want. I think that using an extreme like a tattoo is asinine. There is nothing WRONG with getting your daughters ears done... there is nothing wrong with waiting until they ask. If you're going to use extremes like that to make your point then dont you dare give your child their immunizations... esp the optional ones. And forget the flu shot. You never know, they could grow up believing in a religion that doesn't permit that! You're infringing on their religious rights! Sounds pretty stupid.... eh?



Look, if you want to do it then do it. If you want to wait then wait. There isn't one person here that is more right than someone else. But sling your "abuse of a child" mud somewhere else. There isn't a d*mn thing abusive about it. The majority of people who talk like that are the same ones who wont let their kids eat out or let their kids play in the mud cause heaven forbid their might be a germ! You know whats abuse? Not letting kids be kids. Im a nurse... medically, legally, and personally speaking... there is nothing abusive about getting your daughters ears done. I think it's terrible when people try to shove their opinions down your throat by making you feel like a bad parent.

Lisa - posted on 01/12/2010

I got my daughter's ears pierced when she was about 3 months old. If you want to have your child's ears pierced, this is the best time to do it. I noticed that the earrings rarely bothered my daughter, she didn't seem to notice the change. The piercings were also easy to take care of when the she was little. As for the actually piercing process, find a good place that does the piercings on babies (some have certain age requirements, usually over 2 months old) and may have 2 staff, so each ear can be pierced simultaneously to cut down on any pain. My daughter cried for maybe 30 seconds and then was fine. She is 7 now, and she loves her earrings.

Rachelle - posted on 01/12/2010

I think it's wrong, how would you have liked it if your mom got you a tattoo when you were that age? It's a change to her body and that should be her choice. I don't even think old enough to ask you is ok. Most girls only do it because everyone else has it done, especially when she is just old enough to ask, not really understand.

Nora - posted on 01/12/2010

I am all for it i have a daughter who is nine months old and would have got them sooner if she didnt have three ear infections due to teething. Its not any more cruel than having a boy circumcised the only difference is that is totally excepted here in america. lots of cultures peirce babies ear immediantly after birth...your choice. Good luck!

Brittani - posted on 01/12/2010

Personally, I'm not getting my four month old daughter's ear pierced because I think she is too young and ear piercings can hurt. I guess I'm a softy when it comes to her. I don't want to cause any unnneccessary pain. I'm going to let her decide if she wants her ear's pierced.

Rowena - posted on 01/12/2010

i got my daughter ears pierced cause she kept looking at mine when i changed them and she asked me if she could have my earings in her cute little way cause she was only 1 1/2 at the time and i think the eirler u get it done the better cause she doesn't play with them or pull at them or try and take them out and she was over the pain as soon as we distracted her with her toy so i think if u are going to get them done do it sooner rather than later, and if she decides later on when she is older that she doesn't want them she can take them out and let the holes close up easy as that. I hope this has helped you out.

Rowena - posted on 01/12/2010

i got my daughter ears pierced cause she kept looking at mine when i changed them and she asked me if she could have my earings in her cute little way cause she was only 1 1/2 at the time and i think the eirler u get it done the better cause she doesn't play with them or pull at them or try and take them out and she was over the pain as soon as we distracted her with her toy so i think if u are going to get them done do it sooner rather than later, and if she decides later on when she is older that she doesn't want them she can take them out and let the holes close up easy as that. I hope this has helped you out.

Juliana - posted on 01/12/2010

My had my daughter's ears pierced at 5 months. She is 5 years old now and she loves having earings. No troubles at all.

Laura - posted on 01/12/2010

Almost every single little girl I have ever known has wanted her ears done. And if they dont they can always take them out. I would suggest if you want to do it that you do it right around 8'ish weeks. They're too young to start pulling on them or taking them out. I waited until my 1st daughter was 3 and it was awful. It was new and she couldn't stop touching them and got one of them infected and it was a mess. My second daughter had hers done at 8 weeks and it was if nothing happened at all. She cried for all of 2 minutes, i popped her binky in and she shushed right up. No issues at all. As far as waiting until she can ask, thats a choice too. But i have 2 girlfriends who did that with their daughters. Both of their girls want them done but start crying uncontrolably when they get into the chair cause they're afraid. I, personally, find it insulting when someone tells me its "cruel" to get your daughters ears done. I would go into why but i'll end up insulting someone and making it into a fight. In short, thats a bunch of BS. People who think getting your ears done is cruel have no idea what being cruel is.... there, i'll stop.



Some people say that unless a kid can ask then they shouldn't have their ears done. Some people say circumcision is child abuse and deforming your child. Some say lettin your child eat at McDonalds is teaching your child to be obese. I say you're a free thinking adult who has the right to make choices for your kids as you see fit (provided that you're not "hurting" them or putting their life in danger.) I don't think my daughters will hate me for getting their ears done (esp since they love them now), I don't think my son will hate me for getting his wee wee snipped, and considering all my children are at very healthy weights... I don't think swinging them by McDonalds is going to destroy their eating habits for life.



Do what you think is right and stick to it. I actually got a lot of flack for getting the girls ears done and I took it pretty hard at first. But you know what... they're my kids. I raise them and I do the best I can with them. I dont regret it now, not for one second.

PS-please, just don't get those terrible huge earings on a baby. They come in baby sizes. Take her into some place nice to have it done... not freakin clairs. Some hospitals even have nurses who will do it at birth... and take good care of them.

Krystle - posted on 01/12/2010

its a personal choice, i see no issues with it. as babies they dont remember the ear piercing, they are in the moment not the past. as toddlers and preschoolers they are antsy and want it but cry and fight it. an as pre teens they beg for it. if they change their minds they can always let the holes close up. i wanted to get my girls done but im military and could deploy soon, and dont exactly trust the huby to keep her earings chagned and clean or more than likely he'd let them close up.

Jessica - posted on 01/12/2010

i decided against piercing my daughters ears. because when shes in her teens the first piercing she is going to ask me for wont be anything i wouldnt want her to have. most likely she would ask for her ears first. also my baby plays with her ears wayyy too much.

Janelle - posted on 01/12/2010

You cant get your daughters ear pierced until shes had her first shots at 2 months, I got my daughters done the day she got her shots, just give her motrin or tylenol or course before she has her shots. She cried for a few seconds but that was all, she cried more getting her shot! LOL!! And she looked soo adorable and they never got infected and she never bothered them either!!....Let me know what you decide ;)

Mila - posted on 01/12/2010

I got my daughters done when she was 31/2 months old. She cried for like 30 seconds. She is now 2 and doesn't mess with them at all. Alot of people say that its so wrong or whatever but it doesnt even hurt them it the sound from the gun that scares them.

Heather - posted on 01/12/2010

After her first set of shots you can get her ears pierced. I am actually getting my daughter's ear pierced next pay day & she already had her first set of shots. Most places now require that a long with proof.

Christina - posted on 01/12/2010

I believe after 2 or 3 months it's a good idea:)

Rebecca - posted on 01/12/2010

I don't agree with piercing a babies ears until they want it done and can take care of the piercings themselves.

Andrea - posted on 01/12/2010

I wanted to get my daughters ears pierced since she was 3 months old but her dr said her earlobes are not big enough...Shes now 7 months and will be 8 at the end of the month..I was told to wait until she was 9 months so her ears can grow..Personally I see nothing wrong with it..Its your own choice and your own decision...For me I cant wait to get it done...

Gemma - posted on 01/12/2010

I think this is totally wrong for parents to get their babies ears pierced. Let your child decide when she's at an age to ask for them to be done. My daughter is 3 1/2 and she is asking for her ears to be pierced now but I will not let her have them done until she's about 6, this is the age when I had my ears done, yes it hurt & in a way I understand that parents have this done to their baby because they won't remember the pain but I also think it is abuse. Parents should not have the right to do this to their baby, its not their body, wait until your child is at an age to ask for this to be done.

Liz - posted on 01/12/2010

It's truly a personal choice. I had my little girl's ears pierced by her pediatrician when she was 4 months old (they don't do it before that). She cried more when they were cleaning the ear lobe than when they actually pierced it. She has never had any infections and doesn't tug on them at all. We've always received positive comments from people regarding her pierced ears. Plus, family members have enjoyed buying her earrings for special occasions...I can't even begin to mention the collection of diamonds and birthstones she has already! If you're going to do it, do it while she's young and see if your pediatrician's office can do it. I felt much better about getting them done by her pediatrician instead of some random store.

Ashlie - posted on 01/12/2010

My daughters ears are not pierced but its because i cannot stand the thought of her being in pain and crying....Kinda stupid i guess but that is what I think LOL.

Cara - posted on 01/12/2010

I got my little girls esrs pierced the day she turned 3 months old.I was iffly about it.My mother was so mad she said I should let her decide if she wants them pierced when she is older.I had someone tell me that at 3 months they cant feel it...I dont know if I believe that one though.Anyway I dont regret getting them done and they look really cute and now noone asks me if she is a boy lol Oh and she didnt even cry at all!!!

Melissa - posted on 01/12/2010

I think my daughter should decide what she wants 4 herself. Piecing a babys ears isn't there choice its whats the mums do 4 a fashion statement as some my m8s have and it was them who decided it.

When my daughter wants and asks me she can have it as her choice like. I woulda been pissed off if my mum had done that to me that young although i'd got quite a few piecings and tattoos now & im well into fashion & girly stuff. it was my choice to have them & be who i am

Im not bothered what my daughter wants just as long as its her choice its her body not mine to choose

Alisha - posted on 01/12/2010

I plan on getting my daughters ears peirced when she is young!! My mom got mine pierced when I was two weeks old. She said I cried a little but not as bad as I did when I was 12 and got my second hole done. The ones I got done when I was a baby never got infected because I never really touched them but the other ones I got done did. It was horrible. I did enjoy being able to wear real earings when all my elementary friends where wearing clip ons and stickers. I think it is a personal choice but I plan on getting my daughters done and I think when they are young it is easier.

Cynthia - posted on 01/12/2010

i have a little girl and i wanted to do hers when she was little but the time came and went because my husbans wanted his aunt to do it and she lives in georgia an iwe are in texas so we are going to wait until she ask for it but i say go for it if you want it do it she is your baby and only you and the father have the final say in it

Virginia - posted on 01/12/2010

I pierced my first baby's ears at 3 months. She wore earring until she was about 21 months old and started pulling them out. When my second baby was born right about that time, I decided just to leave them out until she was old enough to kno not to play with them and the baby wouldn't play with them and risk an infection. Now they are 2 and 4 and I'm still waiting until they ask for them.

Amy - posted on 01/12/2010

I am waiting for my daughter to ask for them. She should be able to make the choice to alter her body forever, not me.

Sarah - posted on 01/12/2010

Personally I waited till my daughter asked for her ears to be pierced. She just turned 5 and i a girly girl so there is no problem with them being pulled on or anything. Find out what kid of girl you daughter is going to be before you make that choice. I mean what if she turns out to be a tom-boy and don't like them? You just spent 10-25 dollors (depending on where you live) for her to never wear them. Its up to you.

Shannon - posted on 01/12/2010

hey sarah!!!! i got my daughters ears pierced at a little over 5 wks and she did GREAT!!!!!! i was back and 4th with it too but so glad i got it done so early she didn't mess with them obviously and she cried a bit when it was being done but hasn't fussed over them since...not even when i move it around so i woudl suggest getting it done early

Teresa - posted on 01/12/2010

I think it's a definite yes! It's not cruel, it's better to do it before they are big enough to get scared! It really isn't that big a deal. Just wait until they are two months old and have gotten their shots. I still haven't done my daughter's, because I'm waiting to buy her some really nice birthstone earrings and I just can't yet.

Rebecca - posted on 01/12/2010

Why would you do this to a baby? I think it's trashy. Not to mention the risk of infection and the added work of you keeping it clean. Wouldn't you rather "share the experience" with your daughter when she's actually old enough to ask for it and know what's going on?? I remember when I got my ears pierced (I was 12 or 13 years old) and it was a special experience with my mom, part of "growing up." It's just wrong to do that to a baby, what next, are you going to put her in those disgusting baby beauty pageants?

Katharine - posted on 01/12/2010

Ear piercing in babies is so silly! Wow! You can tell boys and girls apart by the way they dress. Even in boy colours my girl looks like a girl. If someone says a little boy well who cares, shes usually wearing a snippet of pink or purple anyway.

I accidently snipped the tip of my girls finger whilst cutting her nails at 4 months old and she HOWLED for about 5mins. Judging by that theres no way Id ever consider getting her ears done at that age. My husband and I have agreed to wait, even until shes 10 perhaps. I had to wait until 10 for mine, and I think I was nagging mum from the age of 8 or 9. It was a really special day when I finaly did get them done, and I remember it fondly. It hurt like hell, and I said so to Mum, but when she said 'Ok lets take them out' jokingly, I said No Mum, horrified at the idea. I was so proud of them, and even enjoyed cleaning them and wearing the different earring styles. (6 years later I was piercing and tattooing anything I could! Mum did not like that!)



I want it to be a special day for my daughter when I think she is responsable enough to care for them herself.

Terri - posted on 01/12/2010

I got my 3 year old daughter's ears pierced when she was 3 months old, cuz that's the earliest you can be around here to do it, and then my 2 month old is getting it done next month, the same as my first. I think they look so cute, but it is a personal choice.

Emma - posted on 01/12/2010

i have 2 daughters, the first had her ears pearced 6 months old and the other 2 years old. i found was easier with first as she knew nothing about it. my second daughter was more apprehensive. if you choose to get it done, the younger the better in my experience

Samantha - posted on 01/12/2010

We got our daughters' ears pierced when she was 6 months, looking back I would have probably done it sooner. It really isn't that bad and they are only upset for a min or too and they look so adorable. If you are worried about it ask your doctor. I know ours started doing ear piercings a month or so after we got our daughters' done. They have to rounded backs and everything. Just be careful who you bring her too and make sure they are clean.

Heather - posted on 01/12/2010

My grandmother got my ears pierced (after my mom said no) when I was about 12 months. I never had a problem. When my daughter was 2 months the Dr pierced her ears after her shots. They never got infected, she didn't cry and at 12 months are still in place with no problems. I think to do it or not is a personal opinion.



Sarah...I am far from a control freak nor do I personally think they look bad, which is an opinion just as yours is. So, are you saying at 5 years old a child is ready to make a decision to get their ears pierced?

Becky - posted on 01/12/2010

my daughter is almost 4 months and i got hers done when she was 2months that's when the mall says its ok. as long as they have there shots. i love them. i got so tired of people asking if she was a boy even when she was dressed in pink. she has had no problems and honestly my way of thinking was that getting them done this early would be easier than trying to pin her down when she's older to clean them. plus shes not running around rolling in dirt yet and getting stuff in them.

Sarah - posted on 01/12/2010

Quoting Sarah:

Baby girl ear piercing...

So I've gone back and forth debating whether or not to get my daughters ears pierced once she's born and is a few months old... what is everyones opinions on it?

Babies look horrible with their ears pierced and their parents look like control freaks!! Why on earth is everyone in a rush to get their babies ears pierced! They should be old enough to make a choice. I think 5 yrs old is an alright age, thats when I had my ears pierced but I really don't see what the rush is.

Melissa - posted on 01/12/2010

i think its really up to you. i had a lot of ppl tell me not to,and so many "bad" stories. When it comes down to it shes your little girl,listen to yourself dont let anyone tell whats right. Of course all babies are different, but Gracie was about 7months,i took her when it was about time for a bottle,had it ready when they were done,she cried for less than a min. she is now a year old and we have yet to have a problem. Good Luck!

Andrea - posted on 01/12/2010

well the doc told me that the nerve endings aren't fully developed in the ears till like 6 months so get them while they are really young and they won't even feel it. my daughter did great

Melissa - posted on 01/12/2010

Im all for it! my feelings are that get it done young before they are really grabby this way the wont bother with them. My daughter is going next month!

Tricha - posted on 01/12/2010

I got my daughters ears pierced about 3 weeks after she was born. I came to conclusion after talking to others that its better to get them done now while shes young then to wait until their older and can really feel the pain and be mad. My daughter only cried for about a minute. Shes 2 months now and is doing great. She hasnt had any problems and hasnt seem that they have bothered her at all. Hope this helps