Anyone familiar with ear pinning?

MelissaMc22

I have been told DS 2 is an excellent candidate for ear pinning. (bless his little heart!)

From my understanding, it happens around age 4-5.

Does anyone have any experiences to share?

Just trying to educate myself.

Thanks!

Cbidt's girl

No info for you, but just wanted to say your boys are adorable.

MelissaMc22

Thanks, I appreciate that!

Temp108743750006959

aw, what a cutie. No experience though. Do people point out his ears a lot? My son has some big ole ears -- in the sun the light shines through them

MelandJeff

Are you kidding me? What a CUTE little guy. His ears are too darn adorable.

I have no advice for you, but your boys are gorgeous.

ali2005jason

I'm not personally familiar with it but my BFF had it done in her early teen years. I did look it up on google though...

MelissaMc22

Thanks girls.

 Unfortunatly yes, people do point out his ears, especially next to his brother.

I think they are adorable and make him who he is, but I hate to imagine the ridicule he could face in school..... gonna be a tough decision!

Zenya

They are both really cute.  I don't know anyone who has had it done with their kids but remember kids having it done growing up.  I think it's a pretty simple thing.  I would definitely do it for my kids if it was required!

shopgirl_07

A family friend had it done when he was a pre-teen. It's a really simple procedure and he had been feeling so self-conscious about his ears, it had really affected his self-esteem.

If you could have it done at 4 or 5 I think that would be ideal, as he won't have to deal with teasing and loss of self-esteem at that age.

criticalmass

I think it would be a lot less painful and invasive than braces and we consider that completely normal. So if you feel it will help him out then go for it.