It's definately a bit of a cultural thing, I just remembered that friends of mum and dads who I've met a few times only, gave Isabelle 3 pairs of hoops when she was born! Her ears aren't even pierced but I guess there is an assumption that she will get them done soon plus gold is the "thing" to give as a gift. (My parents and the's people who gave them to her are European).

I think it's like anything really - I put little clips in Izzys hair and although they don't hurt - they definately make her look like a girly girl!! I just think they look cute on her and love to show her off but I don't think that its for any other reason other than the fact that it looks pretty! Niliac - I agree -not right/wrong but different just like a million other decisions we make for our kids!!