Ears piercing

mle622012

Sorry if this has already been talked about. Yesterday we got my daughters ears pierced and she been crying ever since has anyone else had this problem?

alexisjo88

Piercings hurt, and it takes a while for it to heal. An infant doesn't understand why her ears hurt, only that they do. Make sure you are cleaning it and at any sign of infection take her to the Dr. I, personally, am waiting to pierce until she asks for it.

chein1

I lurk all day like it's my job when my daughter is napping or having conversations with picture frames, and I usually just laugh at posts or pass judgement in my head rather than add to discussions. Last time I posted was about nursery preparation back in the summer so yeah, my opinion probably won't matter. However, I'm incredibly tired today and this really irked me. Your daughter has no say in what you just inflicted on her and her only response to it is to cry. Call your freaking pediatrician. In the time it took to post this question on the INTERNET you could've made an appointment with your pedi already. If you're THAT concerned for people to know your baby is a girl, stick a bow on her head. In the meantime, I'll be praying her ears don't fall off

fiddlefern

chein1 said:

I lurk all day like it's my job when my daughter is napping or having conversations with picture frames, and I usually just laugh at posts or pass judgement in my head rather than add to discussions. Last time I posted was about nursery preparation back in the summer so yeah, my opinion probably won't matter. However, I'm incredibly tired today and this really irked me. Your daughter has no say in what you just inflicted on her and her only response to it is to cry. Call your freaking pediatrician. In the time it took to post this question on the INTERNET you could've made an appointment with your pedi already. If you're THAT concerned for people to know your baby is a girl, stick a bow on her head. In the meantime, I'll be praying her ears don't fall off

Well said.

jennifertewart

Last spring, I had to have my ears stitched up and re-pierced by a plastic surgeon because one tore through.  $600 later, he said that they were pierced too low and that when the ears are pierced too young this can happen....

Just dress girls in pink and put bows on their heads... people will get it!  No need to put holes in their ears

[Deleted User]

Op, to answer your question- I don't think that anyone on this board is going to have the same problem as you because *most* of us will wait quite a while to have this done.  I would call the pediatrician and have them check her out like PP's have said.  Better safe than sorry. 

My personal preference- our DD is almost 3 and every time I put earrings in she always asks if she can have earrings too.  I still won't do it. I don't see how an infant or even a preschooler will benefit from having holes in their ear lobes.

Once my kids are old enough to understand what goes into taking care of the piercing and the pain and possible infection if they are not properly taken care of, then I would consent.

Ninjamama86

She's crying because her ears hurt. It's going to hurt for a while, and she's going to scream when you clean and turn them daily. I got my second holes pierced when I was in middle school and I remember it hurting the hell (what I thought was hell at the time at least). My LO is 2 months today and
I've honestly been tossing and turning over whether of not I want to do it - yes I want them, yes I think they're cute but those are all reasons for selfish me - there's really nothing in it for her, except pain and possible infection - oh yeah, and being even more beautiful. But then I think, what does my 2 month old need to be "more beautiful" for?

Clean and turn then daily - yes she will scream, it's probably not something you need to call the pedi about. Serious swelling, discharge, fevers, vomiting, change in behavior (aside from seeming to hate you) I'd call the pedi. If you can't stand the crying and screaming, take them out and it'll heal fast. She can try it again when she wants them in a few years

rbtrumpet

When I got my ears pierced, they hurt for a few days.  You just did it yesterday, your daughter is in pain and doesn't understand why, so yeah, I'd expect she'd be crying - probably for a few days.  IMHO you don't need to call the pedi unless she's showing signs of infection.  Babies cry when they're in pain, that's normal.

starbaby4000

wedding06 said:

You're an idiot. That's why she is crying.

That is extremely rude and uncalled for.  I know that most of you don't agree with the OP's actions, but the fact that you are all passing such judgement is ridiculous!  I am POSITIVE there are things that all of you do with your LOs that the rest of us would have a major opinion about, but guess what? WE KEEP IT TO OURSELVES! Why? Because it is OUR opinion and opinions are like ass holes; everybody has one.  OP - her ears hurt, if there is no sign of infection try some infant Tylenol

EandIMommy86

It is usually not recommended to have their ears pierced this young, however, now that it is done call your pediatrician just in case. In the meantime, make sure you are thoroughly cleaning the pierced area with the cleaning stuff they gave you. Good luck.

starbaby4000

JoeLies said:

starbaby4000 said:

wedding06 said:

You're an idiot. That's why she is crying.

That is extremely rude and uncalled for.  I know that most of you don't agree with the OP's actions, but the fact that you are all passing such judgement is ridiculous!  I am POSITIVE there are things that all of you do with your LOs that the rest of us would have a major opinion about, but guess what? WE KEEP IT TO OURSELVES! Why? Because it is OUR opinion and opinions are like ass holes; everybody has one.  OP - her ears hurt, if there is no sign of infection try some infant Tylenol

You're new here, aren't you?

I new to posting on this board, but not new to the Bump. I was originally in the December 2013 group.  I'm just tired of mommy bashing, esp in a place where we come to for advice and support

barista411

starbaby4000 said:

JoeLies said:

starbaby4000 said:

wedding06 said:

You're an idiot. That's why she is crying.

That is extremely rude and uncalled for.  I know that most of you don't agree with the OP's actions, but the fact that you are all passing such judgement is ridiculous!  I am POSITIVE there are things that all of you do with your LOs that the rest of us would have a major opinion about, but guess what? WE KEEP IT TO OURSELVES! Why? Because it is OUR opinion and opinions are like ass holes; everybody has one.  OP - her ears hurt, if there is no sign of infection try some infant Tylenol

You're new here, aren't you?


I new to posting on this board, but not new to the Bump. I was originally in the December 2013 group.  I'm just tired of mommy bashing, esp in a place where we come to for advice and support


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1. Why are dragging up an old thread?
2. If you knew @wedding06 at all you would know she is the farthest thing from mean. In fact she has gone way above and beyond to help and support several of the moms on here.
3. And as far as your white knighting, this is all I have to say:


Eta: stuck in quote box

jacqgomar

I think it's fine to Pierce baby's ears, it's part of my culture, don't feel bad about doing it. Just make sure you are cleaning them, if she doesn't feel better in a few days take her to the doctor. Again don't let other peoples opinions make you feel bad, good luck.

amberrrjade

@starbaby4000 lol @ u

starbaby4000

@amberrrjade, @barista411, @dollphnfreek10 I actually wasn't going to pursue this further after barista's comment but since there is yet another question about why i was resurrecting "old shit" I figured I answer.  To be honest, I didn't realize that the OP was 10 days old (not that its that old); I have a newborn and a full time job so apparently I'm a little behind on my post reading.  That said, you are all much more active than I will probably ever be on this board. That's fine. I just don't think that the OPer deserved to be called an idiot. Period. Whether you agree with piercing a newborn's ears or not, and you all obviously don't, she didn't deserve that. No one coming to the boards to ask a question to what they think of as a community does.  I wasn't trying to "white knight" it as you said and will remember that on the Nov 2013 board, calling someone an idiot is "the farthest thing from mean." 

amberrrjade

starbaby4000 said:

@amberrrjade, @barista411, @dollphnfreek10 I actually wasn't going to pursue this further after barista's comment but since there is yet another question about why i was resurrecting "old shit" I figured I answer.  To be honest, I didn't realize that the OP was 10 days old (not that its that old); I have a newborn and a full time job so apparently I'm a little behind on my post reading.  That said, you are all much more active than I will probably ever be on this board. That's fine. I just don't think that the OPer deserved to be called an idiot. Period. Whether you agree with piercing a newborn's ears or not, and you all obviously don't, she didn't deserve that. No one coming to the boards to ask a question to what they think of as a community does.  I wasn't trying to "white knight" it as you said and will remember that on the Nov 2013 board, calling someone an idiot is "the farthest thing from mean."