Pierced Ears?

[CrazyLady]

I had mine done at 6 but DD's ear lobes are too tiny. I was going to get them done but I think I'll wait a bit. I call her Pixie because she has really tiny but slightly pointed ears

[Liz]

I don't like it on babies at all. I agree that it's something they should ask for, and get done when they're old enough to look after them themselves. When I read the circumcision comment, I must admit, that thought entered my mind too (altho I probably wouldn't make a direct comparison) It's cosmetic, and I think it should be up to the person that's getting it done.

Plus.. it's one less present you have to think up when they're older! haha. It was great fun going and getting my ears pierced, and I still remember reading the card from mum that said I could go and get them done

[Jellyfish]

I've never had my ears pierced and also don't plan to. I would be upset to have had that choice made for me.

DD will be able to decide for herself when she can understand the responsibility.

[angelaartsstudent]

I am not a fan of any piercing in children, unless it is a cultural thing (eg tribal/very old tradition) - and I am heavily pierced myself.

If you want to do it, go ahead, as they are your children and they are too young to make the decision for themselves at the moment....but please get it done at a reputable piercer with a needle. The ear lobe is just skin, so it won't hurt much. I think most of the reason why guns hurt is that the blunt end of the stud is being forced through at great speed, with a lot of pressure. It's like getting a piercing where a clamp is used (navel/tongue) and most people end up with more pain, bruising and swelling from the clamp than from the actual needle. I can vouch for this...clamps hurt! Not on bits like ear lobes though, becuase it's stretchy skin.

I had my lobes done when I was 10, at a chemist with a gun, and I have had endless problems with them UNLESS I wear sleepers (which of course you cannot do right away with a gun piercing). If I even so much as put studs in for a day, they get infected.

It's totally up to you. Personally though, if I was in your position and my DH didn't like the idea, I would wait.

[Boo Boo]

Yeah, gotta say I am totally against it. I couldn't stand to cause DD in what is my opinion unnessary pain, I hate her crying when she falls over let alone when it is something that is of my doing. DD will be alot older, probably 12 /13 before she is allowed. I think kids grow up to quickly and are wanting to look like adults way before their time.

Definitely don't go behind your DH's back, if my DH took my little DS off to get a haircut and cut off all his curls I would be furious and that's an understatement.

Each to their own.

[meow]

I think your H is a wise man. I don't like seeing earrings on children too young to consent and I think it's far nicer to know you've delayed out of respect for your children's choice. So in that sense I do find it 'tacky'.