Girls-Pierced Ears Poll

michelle7482 · July 2013

auroraloo said:

michelle7482 said:

I see a lot of people talking about the pain, but its really no different then getting a shot at the Dr office. It hurts for a second, they cry for less then a min then its fine. I personally wouldn't do it so young, but I'm seriously not seeing the big deal here.</
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It's always been a hotly debated topic.

To compare it to a shot is ridiculous. A shot is for baby's health, as well as public health and doesn't alter the body.

Pierced ears are cosmetically altering your child's body because YOU think it's cute.

How is that the same?

I'm only comparing the pain, nothing else. I'm well aware the purpose of a shot.

Skalbrecht · July 2013

I got my ears pierced when I was 5...and it was a pretty big deal, in a good way for me. I want my daughter to be able to make the choice for herself...so we will be waiting.

VitaLuna · July 2013

I personally don't understand the argument of wanting them done early so you (mom or dad) can keep them clean and not worry about infxn. If an older kid gets them done and doesn't take care of them properly, then they lose the privilege of having them in and get them taken out.

I got gas perm contact lenses when I was in 3rd grade. I didn't clean them all the time like I was told to (my mom kept a close eye on it) and got an eye infection. I lost the privilege of having them. There's nothing wrong with a child having a consequence for not taking care of something.

database6 · July 2013

I will wait until she is old enough to make the decision on her own. If she wants them done, it's not a problem, but I won't be piercing them when she is an infant or toddler.

EmmaNut · July 2013

I have two daughters and neither have their ears pierced. I did not want to do it to them when they were infants. I've asked them both numerous times if they want to get them done, and they say no. I figure they will tell me when they are ready. It's their ears, not mine.

VitaLuna · July 2013

msronzio said:

auroraloo said:

michelle7482 said:

I see a lot of people talking about the pain, but its really no different then getting a shot at the Dr office. It hurts for a second, they cry for less then a min then its fine. I personally wouldn't do it so young, but I'm seriously not seeing the big deal here.

It's always been a hotly debated topic.

To compare it to a shot is ridiculous. A shot is for baby's health, as well as public health and doesn't alter the body.

Pierced ears are cosmetically altering your child's body because YOU think it's cute.

How is that the same?

Debatable?

Even for people that don't believe in vaccination, it is still well known that vaccines aren't done for cosmetic reasons and that the intention is for improved health, not visual appeal.

ETA: the pain factor is not a major consideration for us. We wouldn't do it even if it wasn't painful.

EMLYNNLERETTE · July 2013

auroraloo said:

msronzio said:

auroraloo said:

michelle7482 said:

I see a lot of people talking about the pain, but its really no different then getting a shot at the Dr office. It hurts for a second, they cry for less then a min then its fine. I personally wouldn't do it so young, but I'm seriously not seeing the big deal here.

It's always been a hotly debated topic.

To compare it to a shot is ridiculous. A shot is for baby's health, as well as public health and doesn't alter the body.

Pierced ears are cosmetically altering your child's body because YOU think it's cute.

How is that the same?

Debatable?

not sure if serious.

I could be wrong, but I think she is referring to the 'it doesn't alter the body.'

If that is the case, I agree. Shots do alter the body. It's the sole purpose of all the shots I have ever heard of. I'm not debating whether or not shots are reasonable or that it is comparable, obviously that is personal opinion.

ilovetolaugh · July 2013

We will not be doing it.

She can do it later when she can take care of them.

achadwick19 · July 2013

Uhh never heard of this "12" rule. Mine were done when I was 4, and I was fine lol. I will be waiting until she decides she wants to do it. It will be exciting for her to get to go do that!

I'm not against doing it to a baby, I just don't want to on my own child.

Missy2020 · July 2013

michelle7482 said:

How many of y'all pierced your daughters ears while they were infants or are planning to pierce their ears while infants? Are any of y'all waiting till they are 12? Why or why not? I am planning on having my daughter's ears pierced as an infant, my parents did for me and I was so much happier with that then having to wait till I was older, plus I'm sure as my mom did, I will keep them cleaner than counting on my daughter to take care of them later!
I will probably get it done when DD is about 3. BTW, I LOVE your child's name, Sophia Kate. Beautiful!

Thank you Michelle!

Missy2020 · July 2013

devilglrk7 said:

My DDs are not peirced. I think it should be her decision. She is 8 and hasnt asked me yet. Plus I would only get it done at a professional piercing/tattoo shop (for sanitation reasons) and you have to be 16 to get it done there. Most mall ear piercing type places are gross and very unsanitary.

I will only get them pierced at a doctor's office.

noelani42 · July 2013

I'm still torn...

cvl105 · July 2013

DD got her's done around 5 months. I am glad I did it, no regrets here.

awright1983 · July 2013

msronzio said:

auroraloo said:

michelle7482 said:

I see a lot of people talking about the pain, but its really no different then getting a shot at the Dr office. It hurts for a second, they cry for less then a min then its fine. I personally wouldn't do it so young, but I'm seriously not seeing the big deal here.

It's always been a hotly debated topic.

To compare it to a shot is ridiculous. A shot is for baby's health, as well as public health and doesn't alter the body.

Pierced ears are cosmetically altering your child's body because YOU think it's cute.

How is that the same?

Debatable?

Not debatable.

olga1311 · July 2013

VitaLuna said:

I personally don't like to see babies with pierced ears. We will wait until she's old enough to a) want it, and b) take care of them herself. Like PP, I got mine pierced when I was somewhere around 10 or 12, and it was a HUGE deal to me. Heck, I still remember what I was wearing that day! I want my daughter to have the choice.

all this. definiely won't be piercing her ears before 10-12 when she asks for them.

Zmommy2 · July 2013

I'm waiting until my DD, and this baby girl too, asks for it. Once they really want it I would have no problem doing it. I won't make them wait till they're any specific age.

Cleo421 · July 2013

Totally never thought of it till seeing this thread. I just called out to DH to see what age he thinks is appropriate, thinking myself that around 6 mo is a good age before reading thru the rest of the opinions. DH said, I dunno, probably age 12? Haha, looks like we've got some talking to do!

Although after reading the responses, I'm starting to rethink my instinct to have her ears pierced as an infant. Sort of takes the rite of passage away, as well as her choice in the matter. it looks darn cute but not sure that's a good reason anymore...hmm....

TKtravels · July 2013

We'll talk/think about piercing ears when our children are old enough to tell us that they want it and to take care of the piercings.

I'm allergic to certain metals and my earlobes swell up if I wear most earrings. I'm not keen on that happening to my kids, period.. but if it's going to happen, at least let it happen after they have made the choice to get their ears pierced instead of having us subject them to it.

satcher08 · July 2013

My mom waited until I asked for them myself so I got mine done in kindergarten. I'm planning in doing the same with baby girl. She can get hers pierced whenever she wants to buy I won't make the decision for her when she's a baby.

msronzio · July 2013

Cleo421 said:

Totally never thought of it till seeing this thread. I just called out to DH to see what age he thinks is appropriate, thinking myself that around 6 mo is a good age before reading thru the rest of the opinions. DH said, I dunno, probably age 12? Haha, looks like we've got some talking to do! Although after reading the responses, I'm starting to rethink my instinct to have her ears pierced as an infant. Sort of takes the rite of passage away, as well as her choice in the matter. it looks darn cute but not sure that's a good reason anymore...hmm....

Stickies look darn cute too! I had them when I was small.

bexsd · July 2013

I am not a fan of piercing ears on babies for many of the reasons listed above, but also I have seen some people do it as like a desperate "this is a GIRL. PLEASE don't make the mistake of thinking it is a boy." it seems silly to me to care that much about it, but even if you do for some reason, just get one of those big flower headbands instead.

msronzio · July 2013

@auroraloo I saw your responses and others but I'm not opening up the can of worms that comes along with vaccination debate. Especially since we're ending up doing vaccinations anyway.

2sweetlilgirls · August 2013

I won't get my girls done until 10 or 12. I think its something they should want to get done. I remember it being a huge deal when I got it done and I want them to have that same experience.

If you are getting it done for your infant be sure to use someone who knows how to position the hole on infants ears. My friends daughter got it done as a baby and her holes are way high up on her ears now that she is 11 because they didn't adjust for growth.

magdalina.h · August 2013

We'll be waiting until she's older. I don't like the look of baby girls with pierced ears

Lbear8 · August 2013

We will not get our daughter's ears pierced until or unless she asks (my oldest is now 5 and hasn't asked yet).

CNS1212 · August 2013

I don't know if I am having a boy or girl, but if I was having a girl, I'd be doing it sooner rather than later. I was 3 months old when I had mine pierced, so I never knew otherwise.

4Angel5 · August 2013

Another family story that helped me decide... Mom never had her's pierced but my big sis wanted her ears pierced at age 8. We only had one car, so it became a family outing. My sister panicked, so my DAD chimed in and said that I, her little 3yr old sister would show her it wasn't a big deal. They pierced mine and I didn't wail or anything, but one lonely tear apparently escaped, so my sister was still scared. I don't remember a thing except the story i have been told. DAD steps in again with "Your Mom will show you!". Mom got hers done too. Sister finally got hers done, but after a short while wouldn't let my mom help her clean and turn them, so they ended up infected and eventually closed. My aunt redid them for my sister a few years later. Scary stuff but a different story all together.

I have two girls of my own and got theirs pierced at the age of 3. Didn't want to deal with something extra and then unknown as infants, but didn't want to deal with potential infection from lack of attention later. One wears them all the time. The other only when she feels like it, but because they were done early, the holes are ready when she needs them and barely show up when she doesn't. No magic to age 3, just the age when I had mine done, and my wearing pattern was more like my second DD. no infections no hassles no complaints....

Heffafish · August 2013

I personally don't really like the look of ear piercing on a baby...it's just doesn't look natural to me! Although this is just my personal opinion! My mum wouldn't let me get my ears pierced until I was 13 and I begged and begged her for years, although she thought I wouldn't ever really wear earrings and it will just be a waste of time or something...Well earrings are like my signature and I wear a new, big and different pair everyday...Little did she know!! Haha!! I will probably wait until my baby girl is like 8 or something if they want them done!!

Pockety · August 2013

Definitely not. First, I have a toddler now, and even if the piercings were fully healed as an infant, I can't imagine a toddler not picking at them, or getting an earring out and swallowing it, etc. Second, I think piercings on babies look tacky.

I got my ears pierced when I was 11, because I really wanted it. I have no traumatic memories; I was old enough to know it was going to hurt for a second, and that I'd have to take care of them, and I did.

thedash · August 2013

We'll wait until she asks and then it will be a privilege that she will have to earn in some way. Maybe by getting good grades or keeping her room clean for a certain amount of time. Something like that. I don't have a set minimum age in mind but I would be hesitant to OK it any earlier than first grade I think.

AngelMommy11211 · August 2013

No, I've never found that cute or necessary. I think it should be a coming of age thing, something they chose to do as part of growing up.

Momlion · August 2013

I think that piercing ears as an infant is more of a cultural thing than anything else. My parents did not pierce my ears as an infant. It was one of my birthday present for my 10th birthday. It was my "double digit" birthday present. I think it's a good idea to wait and teach our little girl to take care of the piercing and be responsible to keep track of her new earrings, etc.

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