First things first - OMG Caro. I'm agreeing with everythingyou say. Now that must be a first (and I hope not only!) ha ha. Sounds like between us we could put Linneys to shame!

I won't be getting my DD's ears pierced until she's a lot older. I wasn't allowed to have mine done until I was 13 and I'm glad my mum resisted all my pestering. My DD's a baby, then she will be a little girl. IMO I think its sad that there are so many things out there now that make our little girls grow up so quickly - bras for 6 year olds for crying out loud. I think the same goes for earrings (unless its a cultural thing in which case that overrides my objections), make up etc. I'm not criticising anyone who chooses to have their DD's (or DS's) ears pierced - like everything else we all have different ideas on how to parent our children - but its not for me.