Do you think it is okay to peirce a baby girl's ears? Or should it be left up to the child to make her decision once she's older? Personally, I'm going to wait to let my daughter make that decision when she's 10 years old (just like my parents did). What are your thoughts on this?
2006-08-06 04:46:15 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Not your thoughts on my decision...your thoughts on whether or not people should pierce their babies' ears. Just wanted to clarify.
2006-08-06 04:51:21 · update #1
I did it when my daughter was two months old. It's part of my family's culture (Cuban).
Honestly, have you ever met a girl who DIDN'T want her ears pierced? I haven't. It was *almost* painless (a heck of a lot less painful than her shots) she didn't even cry. Just a quick whimper. Nothing else. They don't bother her, she doesn't pull on them (she's seven months now) and they look adorable!!
And no, the backs aren't going to come off and end up in her mouth. They're rounded (so they don't bother her) and they are extremely difficult to get off!!
TMAN-Most doctor's offices will pierce your infants ears. Get your story straight.
2006-08-06 05:18:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People that pierce their babies' ears are doing it because that's what THEY want and it gets THEM attention. They're not doing it in the best interests of the child at all. A little kid should be allowed to play, not having to worry about cleaning the holes in their ears. It's hard enough to keep kids clean as it is.
Some kids aren't even ready to make that decision at 10. My daughter was barely ready when she was 13. She decided to do it, my wife (a cosmetologist) bought the gun, and even then she chickened out for a week. I teach high school and I know some girls that still are chicken at 15 or 16. So I wouldn't assume she'll be ready at 10 just because you were. Wait until she is ready AND responsible enough to take care of them on her own.
2006-08-06 04:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a woman who has never pierced her ears i don't think that i would be the same person i am today if my parents had done that to me. it's kind of neat that i am the only woman i know who doesn't have piercings. it makes me different and there's nothing wrong with that. i do have a daughter and she is six yrs old and i let her choose when she wanted to pierce her ears. she did about 3 months ago, but i also sat her down and explained to her that this was a life long decision and our talk must have gotten through to her because she took forever to make it. i can't tell you how many times we were on our way to having it done and she changed her mind, but it was her decision and i think if we as parents let them make informed decisions on small matters such as this while they are still young then maybe as adults they will look at all sides before they make a rash choice.
2006-08-06 07:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by melinda w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally do not think there is a problem with piercing a child's ears at birth, and I find it ridiculous (and frankly offensive) to equate it with child abuse. There is minimal pain and if the child chooses not to wear earrings, so be it - let the holes close. And if the child does decide to wear earrings, they will be saved the greatly increased pain and problems associated with ear piercing at a later age.
I had my daughter's ears pierced the day after she was born; it is standard practice where she was born (in Egypt). The nurses actually asked us if we wanted it done and they told us it is less painful and much easier on the child if done at birth. (And in my husband's culture it is VERY rare for a girl to not wear earrings). My husband and I decided to do it because we figured a) if she eventually didn't want to wear earrings we wouldn't force her to and she could let the holes close up and b) if she did want to wear earrings she wouldn't have to go through the pain I went through when I got them done.
I bought the earrings at the hospital pharmacy and the nurses pierced her ears after she was given her first shots. It was quick and the shots seemed to bother her more than the earrings. The earrings had a special back that covered the post and was nearly impossible for me to remove - no way an infant could get them off. And she never seemed bothered by the earrings, she never played with them and she never got an infection either.
When my daughter was 2 she decided she didn't like her earrings so I took them out and for a while she didn't wear any. But it wasn't long before she decided she wanted pretty earrings like Mommy. She now proudly wears the silver hoops my father bought for her day in and day out with no problems at all.
2006-08-06 06:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by heatherkbrowne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with the piercing at a young age. I had my daughter's ears pierced at the 3 months. She's 7 now and loves to wear earrings. DO what you feel is best for your child.
2006-08-06 05:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by Danielle M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like the idea of ear piercing a baby's ears . I've seen it done but feel it a form of child abuse and done only for the wish of the parents . Also you risk an infection . it coming off because the baby will naturally fondle it and if it should come off its going to find its way into the babies mouth and pose a choking risk , not to mention the babies doctor would not be happy about it .
2006-08-06 05:34:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents got my ears pierced when I was a baby(3 months I think). Im glad they did. I dont remember the pain. Although, I chose not to pierce my daughters ears when she was a baby, she is now 6 and if she wants to do it one day thats fine. I think its just up to the parents, but theres nothing wrong with it.
2006-08-06 14:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with it. My mom had my sister's ears pierced when she was 1 month old. I thought she looked cute with her ears pierced when she was so little. My sister is now 27 years old. She doesn't wear earrings much today, but she has never said she was mad that my mom made that decision for her so long ago.
2006-08-06 07:13:01 · answer #8 · answered by Lab Rat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with it that young. The backs of those things can come off and get into their mouths. I have 2 boys, but if I ever had a girl, I would wait until she was old enough to make a decision.
2006-08-06 05:10:43 · answer #9 · answered by ★Fetal☆ ★And ☆ ★Weeping☆ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I thinki its ok to pierce a babies ears...I dont know how old you are and what era u were born in but it ain't the same... but these days a girl wouldnt make it to age ten with out having her ears pierced...the only way she wouldnt is becasue the parent didnt let her or have it done when she was little...believe me she willask way before age ten
2006-08-06 04:57:45 · answer #10 · answered by Honey Luv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋