My step sister got her girl's ears pierced when they were 1 and 3.... the 1 year old's went really well and she didn't touch them. The 3 year old's got infected (though she didn't play with them either) and had to let them heal over.

I'll be letting Gabby decide whether or not she wants earrings when she is 5. I had mine done when I was 5 and so did my 3 sisters - so it's kind of a family tradition. We all had them done then put in charge of cleaning and rotating the earring in the morning and before we went to bed. I had one ear done and cried sooo much saying that I didn't want the other one done. Dad had to bribe me with lollies AND McDonalds... hehehe.

The way I figure it, it doesn't hurt any more than the kids getting injections so, if it's tickles your fancy, get it done. I'd just rather wait until Gabby is at an age where she can say yes or no.... I have no doubt in my mind she'll say yes tho! Every 5 yo girl wants earrings!! hehehe