Ear Piercing - where to go?

[TeniBear]

Definitely go to a proper piercer. They'll do it with a needle instead of a gun. That way it doesn't hurt as much, and the flesh isn't too traumatised by a blunt object being punched through. Chemists, hairdressers, etc. are only given about half an hour to an hour's training on piercing, usually with a gun, and thus don't always know the right way to do things. It will admittedly be a little more expensive, but in the long run its better

Three is about my very lower limit for any of my kids, though I'd prefer it was up around five or six if I can stretch it out until then. I'm pretty much going to do what you've done - wait until they can ask for it, understand it will hurt, etc...

ETA - I meant to add, since it's with a needle, she's going to have to sit still a little longer. Maybe play some games with her where she has to sit/stand very still to get her to practice? That way you can see how she goes with it and possibly use that as another excuse not to get it done if she can't quite do it yet

[diannescruffy]

DD11 had her ears pierced for her 9th birthday, we had them done at the chemist and both ears were done at the same time.

Regards,
Dianne

[trishalishous]

proper piercer for sure! I wouldnt trust the gun (and Ive had piercings both ways)