Pierced Ears?

zmombie · March 2015

And my oldest won't have hers done again unless it's at a parlor! Less painful, and heal better. She had trouble healing her ears as I have. I gt mine done with a needle and it was so much better. (And to the moms that are going to judge me for that.. Bite me! Mommy wars are just a stupid way of proving that your insecure about your parenting skills)

Ckorines · March 2015

zmombie said:
And my oldest won't have hers done again unless it's at a parlor! Less painful, and heal better. She had trouble healing her ears as I have. I gt mine done with a needle and it was so much better. (And to the moms that are going to judge me for that.. Bite me! Mommy wars are just a stupid way of proving that your insecure about your parenting skills)

No ones judging you, so maybe you should check yourself for insecurity on your parenting skills. As for the adult conversation that was being held (prior to you saying "bite me" to a group of mothers), people are just voicing their opinions on both sides of the issues. I am 100% confident with my decision to pierce my infants ears and will be Doing it again.

mers90 · March 2015

In Mexico everybody does it before leaving the hospital, but my mom after having my sister's ears pierced decided not to do it with me and later it was a nightmare! I had them pierced at 7, it hurt like hell, they got infected and I had to take them off. At 9 I went back, had them pierced again and once again had an infection but luckily they didn't completely close. Everytime I stop wearing earings for a week or so a thin layer of skin covers the pierce and I have to break it with the earings! I hate it haha and my sister never had an issue with hers so this baby girl is not leaving the hospital without earings! And as I can see it's a cultural issue too because I've never seen anyone not do it here.

Ckorines · March 2015

@mers90 my family is from South America and we do it for all of our girls. Growing up in NJ we continued the tradition. I never realized some people look at it as abuse or potential CPS issues. That seems crazy to me. Good luck with whatever decision U make. Our daughter transitioned easily into her new studs. I'm sure yours will as well.

mers90 · March 2015

Ckorines said:
@mers90 my family is from South America and we do it for all of our girls. Growing up in NJ we continued the tradition. I never realized some people look at it as abuse or potential CPS issues. That seems crazy to me. Good luck with whatever decision U make. Our daughter transitioned easily into her new studs. I'm sure yours will as well.

I didn't realise until today that it was an issue for some people! Haha I always though it was just my hippie mom who wouldn't even let me try a coke until I was old enough to go buy it for myself being weird as usual! But I guess I've never met a latin girl without her ears pirced, I think government clinics do it for free if you take the proper earrings the day of delivery actually.

Ckorines · March 2015

That awesome! I agree with the Latinas always having earrings. It's all I've ever known.

sschwege · March 2015

JHaworth84 said:
Same goes for non medically indicated circumcisions- let's not forget the abhorrent FGM is considered acceptable in some cultures, does that make it ok?! X

Interesting how my insurance covers circumcision and not ear piercing. If it was purely for cosmetics I'm sure Blue Cross would be happy to deny payment. Interesting how the AAP discusses health benefits to newborn male circumcision:
From AAP:

After a comprehensive review of the
scientific evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics found the health
benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, but the
benefits are not great enough to recommend universal newborn
circumcision. The AAP policy statement published Monday, August 27, says
the final decision should still be left to parents to make in the
context of their religious, ethical and cultural beliefs.

::END QUOTE::

Nice try though!

https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Newborn-Male-Circumcision.aspx

JHaworth84 · March 2015

sschwege said:

JHaworth84 said:
Same goes for non medically indicated circumcisions- let's not forget the abhorrent FGM is considered acceptable in some cultures, does that make it ok?! X
Interesting how my insurance covers circumcision and not ear piercing. If it was purely for cosmetics I'm sure Blue Cross would be happy to deny payment. Interesting how the AAP discusses health benefits to newborn male circumcision:
From AAP:

After a comprehensive review of the
scientific evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics found the health
benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, but the
benefits are not great enough to recommend universal newborn
circumcision. The AAP policy statement published Monday, August 27, says
the final decision should still be left to parents to make in the
context of their religious, ethical and cultural beliefs.

::END QUOTE::

Nice try though!

https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Newborn-Male-Circumcision.aspx

I'm in UK but that recommendation probably refers to theoretical reduced risk of penile cancer due to reduced HPV transmission in circumcised men. That's not why people have it done though is it? The HPV vaccine will almost certainly negate that theoretical benefit meaning that guidance will probably change in the future... or maybe not with AAP being made up of the same doctors who have a direct financial benefit from performing the procedure?!

I still think my point is valid... Just because it's a cultural norm doesn't make it right.

Personally I wouldn't do it, but it's not so harmful that I judge people for choosing it- I just don't see how doctors can perform these tasks (ethically speaking - whilst 'doing no harm'). Also (with regards to ear piercing) why on earth would you pay for doctors to do something so simple that is completely outside their medical training? Nowhere in my five year undergrad and eight year postgrad training did we pierce ears. Then again I'm only a UK trained anaesthetist- perhaps it's more of a subspecialist procedure xx

sschwege · March 2015

JHaworth84 said:

sschwege said:

JHaworth84 said:
Same goes for non medically indicated circumcisions- let's not forget the abhorrent FGM is considered acceptable in some cultures, does that make it ok?! X
Interesting how my insurance covers circumcision and not ear piercing. If it was purely for cosmetics I'm sure Blue Cross would be happy to deny payment. Interesting how the AAP discusses health benefits to newborn male circumcision:
From AAP:

After a comprehensive review of the
scientific evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics found the health
benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, but the
benefits are not great enough to recommend universal newborn
circumcision. The AAP policy statement published Monday, August 27, says
the final decision should still be left to parents to make in the
context of their religious, ethical and cultural beliefs.

::END QUOTE::

Nice try though!

https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Newborn-Male-Circumcision.aspx
I'm in UK but that recommendation probably refers to theoretical reduced risk of penile cancer due to reduced HPV transmission in circumcised men. That's not why people have it done though is it? The HPV vaccine will almost certainly negate that theoretical benefit meaning that guidance will probably change in the future.

I still think my point is valid... Just because it's a cultural norm doesn't make it right. Personally I wouldn't do it, but it's not so harmful that I judge people for choosing it- I just don't see how doctors can perform these tasks (ethically speaking - whilst 'doing no harm'). Also (with regards to ear piercing) why on earth would you pay for doctors to do something so simple that is completely outside their medical training? No where in my five year undergrad and eight year postgrad training did we pierce ears ffs xx

There are other benefits, you can read about them here:
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/New-Benefits-Point-to-Greater-Benefits-of-Infant-Circumcision-But-Final-Say-is-Still-Up-to-parents-Says-AAP.aspx

I don't want to turn this into a circumcision debate. Some research does indicate that circumcision does have medical benefits, now whether benefits outweigh the risks is up for debate and perhaps 5, 10, 20 years from now information will change and they will decide no one should be circumcised . Heck the AAP statements have changed between when I was pregnant with DD 5 years ago and pregnant with DS 3 years ago. But it is not 100% cosmetic procedure as pp seems to be suggesting, it doesn't fall in the same category. We went back and forth on whether to circumcise and it wasn't an easy decision but to be told that choosing to circumcise my son was for looks is just flat wrong and I don't appreciate it.

JHaworth84 · March 2015

sschwege said:

JHaworth84 said:

sschwege said:

JHaworth84 said:
Same goes for non medically indicated circumcisions- let's not forget the abhorrent FGM is considered acceptable in some cultures, does that make it ok?! X
Interesting how my insurance covers circumcision and not ear piercing. If it was purely for cosmetics I'm sure Blue Cross would be happy to deny payment. Interesting how the AAP discusses health benefits to newborn male circumcision:
From AAP:

After a comprehensive review of the
scientific evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics found the health
benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, but the
benefits are not great enough to recommend universal newborn
circumcision. The AAP policy statement published Monday, August 27, says
the final decision should still be left to parents to make in the
context of their religious, ethical and cultural beliefs.

::END QUOTE::

Nice try though!

https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Newborn-Male-Circumcision.aspx
I'm in UK but that recommendation probably refers to theoretical reduced risk of penile cancer due to reduced HPV transmission in circumcised men. That's not why people have it done though is it? The HPV vaccine will almost certainly negate that theoretical benefit meaning that guidance will probably change in the future.

I still think my point is valid... Just because it's a cultural norm doesn't make it right. Personally I wouldn't do it, but it's not so harmful that I judge people for choosing it- I just don't see how doctors can perform these tasks (ethically speaking - whilst 'doing no harm'). Also (with regards to ear piercing) why on earth would you pay for doctors to do something so simple that is completely outside their medical training? No where in my five year undergrad and eight year postgrad training did we pierce ears ffs xx
There are other benefits, you can read about them here:
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/New-Benefits-Point-to-Greater-Benefits-of-Infant-Circumcision-But-Final-Say-is-Still-Up-to-parents-Says-AAP.aspx

I don't want to turn this into a circumcision debate. Some research does indicate that circumcision does have medical benefits, now whether benefits outweigh the risks is up for debate and perhaps 5, 10, 20 years from now information will change and they will decide no one should be circumcised . Heck the AAP statements have changed between when I was pregnant with DD 5 years ago and pregnant with DS 3 years ago. But it is not 100% cosmetic procedure as pp seems to be suggesting, it doesn't fall in the same category. We went back and forth on whether to circumcise and it wasn't an easy decision but to be told that choosing to circumcise my son was for looks is just flat wrong and I don't appreciate it.

I've just edited my comment as I got interrupted by DH and perhaps a little heated. My point was not directed at parents but at the doctors performing the procedures. It really would not be acceptable to do either in the UK. Circumsion here must have a clear medical indication.

I'm sorry if my comment upset you that was not my intention xx

sschwege · March 2015

JHaworth84 said:

sschwege said:

JHaworth84 said:

sschwege said:

JHaworth84 said:
Same goes for non medically indicated circumcisions- let's not forget the abhorrent FGM is considered acceptable in some cultures, does that make it ok?! X
Interesting how my insurance covers circumcision and not ear piercing. If it was purely for cosmetics I'm sure Blue Cross would be happy to deny payment. Interesting how the AAP discusses health benefits to newborn male circumcision:
From AAP:

After a comprehensive review of the
scientific evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics found the health
benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risks, but the
benefits are not great enough to recommend universal newborn
circumcision. The AAP policy statement published Monday, August 27, says
the final decision should still be left to parents to make in the
context of their religious, ethical and cultural beliefs.

::END QUOTE::

Nice try though!

https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Newborn-Male-Circumcision.aspx
I'm in UK but that recommendation probably refers to theoretical reduced risk of penile cancer due to reduced HPV transmission in circumcised men. That's not why people have it done though is it? The HPV vaccine will almost certainly negate that theoretical benefit meaning that guidance will probably change in the future.

I still think my point is valid... Just because it's a cultural norm doesn't make it right. Personally I wouldn't do it, but it's not so harmful that I judge people for choosing it- I just don't see how doctors can perform these tasks (ethically speaking - whilst 'doing no harm'). Also (with regards to ear piercing) why on earth would you pay for doctors to do something so simple that is completely outside their medical training? No where in my five year undergrad and eight year postgrad training did we pierce ears ffs xx
There are other benefits, you can read about them here:
https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/New-Benefits-Point-to-Greater-Benefits-of-Infant-Circumcision-But-Final-Say-is-Still-Up-to-parents-Says-AAP.aspx

I don't want to turn this into a circumcision debate. Some research does indicate that circumcision does have medical benefits, now whether benefits outweigh the risks is up for debate and perhaps 5, 10, 20 years from now information will change and they will decide no one should be circumcised . Heck the AAP statements have changed between when I was pregnant with DD 5 years ago and pregnant with DS 3 years ago. But it is not 100% cosmetic procedure as pp seems to be suggesting, it doesn't fall in the same category. We went back and forth on whether to circumcise and it wasn't an easy decision but to be told that choosing to circumcise my son was for looks is just flat wrong and I don't appreciate it.
I've just edited my comment as I got interrupted by DH and perhaps a little heated. My point was not directed at parents but at the doctors performing the procedures. It really would not be acceptable to do either in the UK. Circumsion here must have a clear medical indication.

I'm sorry if my comment upset you that was not my intention xx

It's, ok I appreciate your appology. We spent a lot of time and did a lot of research into making our decision and as you can probably sense I am still not completely sure what the "right" choice is. It was really hard to sign that paper. So as you can imagine I wouldn't want that choice we made to be put in the same category as, "wouldn't my baby look cute in earrings?"

audi681 · March 2015

I'm going to circumcise my boy, for both medical and cosmetic reasons. I've read through the pros and cons, and with it being such a common procedure, I think the pros highly outweigh the cons. Plus, I remember high school and college. Boys and girls start sleeping together and nicknames/rumors start to fly. Unfortunate, but part of life.

AshCHB · March 2015

I absolutely will not be piercing my baby girl's ears as an infant. First, I just don't like the look of it on infants. Second, I'm going to wait until she's old enough to take care of it herself. I was ten when I got mine pierced and it was sort of a rite of passage for me.

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Ckorines · March 2015

@Bliss+Berry I could not have said it better myself! This entire post made my blood boil. Don't even get me started on the "only in America" comment. My parents came here and made a successful life for themselves because they knew that it would be best for them "only in America". Unfortunately, they brought back some of the culturally barbaric, abusive and tacky customs that some people afar don't seem to understand. I appreciate your classy, informative and sensitive response and hope that people, not only in America, learn something from it. Wishing you an easy and healthy pregnancy, momma!

zmombie · March 2015

Ckorines said:

zmombie said:
And my oldest won't have hers done again unless it's at a parlor! Less painful, and heal better. She had trouble healing her ears as I have. I gt mine done with a needle and it was so much better. (And to the moms that are going to judge me for that.. Bite me! Mommy wars are just a stupid way of proving that your insecure about your parenting skills)
No ones judging you, so maybe you should check yourself for insecurity on your parenting skills. As for the adult conversation that was being held (prior to you saying "bite me" to a group of mothers), people are just voicing their opinions on both sides of the issues. I am 100% confident with my decision to pierce my infants ears and will be Doing it again.

Omg I said bite me in a playful manor. And yes women do judge! Are you new here??

JHaworth84 · March 2015

Bliss+Berry said:

JHaworth84 said:

Ckorines said:
I would never ever ever take my child to a tattoo parlor. The only person who will pierce my daughters ears is a doctor.
I'm sorry but only in America!!!!

'First do no harm' should prohibit doctors from performing a painful procedure with absolutely no medical benefit whatsoever! I guess $ per hour are more important than ethics for some x
Lurking, but I had to dispute this comment. "Only in America." It just goes to show how uneducated you are on the topic. In many hospitals in Spain, in Latin America and the Caribbean, most girl babies do not leave the hospital without the ears being pierced. It's considered an honor to purchase the first earrings for the baby girl. The earrings are a symbol of femininity and are not about being "cute." Jewelry on a baby is commonplace in the Latin culture for religious and spiritual purposes and it's ignorant to be so completely dismissive of it when there are many people of that culture living here in America.

Furthermore, anyone who would call a baby tacky because they are wearing earrings/jewelry is kind of a jerk. Just saying.

I don't remember saying I was an international expert on ear piercing practice? I was expressing an opinion like everyone else.

In the UK paediatric doctors have more important things to do like caring for children with cancers and meningitis and the likes. I can see now how ear piercing is clearly a priority and will make sure David Cameron sends out a memo to the NHS so everyone else doesn't remain as ignorant as me xx

aschoppers · March 2015

I think it's adorable and I had my daughter's ears pierced when she was a few months old. However, I won't do it again if this is a girl. My reason, Ashley's got one hole that is further back than it should be, picture in between first and second placing. This can't be determined while they are that young (as a baby). She also recently told me that they are not straight so she has trouble putting on earrings, I do too but mine were done when I was about 7 so I think that is from inexperienced people doing the piercing. My husband thinks it's cruel and wants to wait till child asks.

Ckorines · March 2015

zmombie said:

Ckorines said:

zmombie said:
And my oldest won't have hers done again unless it's at a parlor! Less painful, and heal better. She had trouble healing her ears as I have. I gt mine done with a needle and it was so much better. (And to the moms that are going to judge me for that.. Bite me! Mommy wars are just a stupid way of proving that your insecure about your parenting skills)
No ones judging you, so maybe you should check yourself for insecurity on your parenting skills. As for the adult conversation that was being held (prior to you saying "bite me" to a group of mothers), people are just voicing their opinions on both sides of the issues. I am 100% confident with my decision to pierce my infants ears and will be Doing it again.

Omg I said bite me in a playful manor. And yes women do judge! Are you new here??

You are so right! I am sorry! Accept my apology, please. I read it after @JHaworth84 spewed her stupidity and completed read your entry the wrong way. I am wrong.

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chantellbroussard · March 2015

I can't wait until my newest girl is old enough to have her ears pierced. My oldest child, Ezra, has waited for years for a little sister and has already saved up to buy her a pair of diamond earrings. It is going to be a special time. Izzie might not remember having them done, but she will know that we were so excited and how cool is to to be able to say that her older sister, Ezzie, bought her first earrings when she was just a tiny thing. This is my 5th child. I just recently took my oldest, 12, for a second hole in each ear (she requested it). I pierced hers when she was a baby. She told me she is glad that I did it when she was little because she would have been too scared to do it and she loves being able to wear real earrings when some of her friends can't.

JHaworth84 · March 2015

@Bliss+Berry - I didn't say I was a paediatrician either!! What I do in my spare time is nobody else's business but mine, do you honestly think I am using this app in work? By the way 14k comments you obviously spend more time here than me. Do you actively try to witch hunt everyone who disagrees with your views or just me? My post was about doctors and how anything seems to be their remit for a price in America. Unless that's what you do for a living (maybe it is, who knows?) then it wasn't directed at you x

JHaworth84 · March 2015

The two of you can continue to be mean and maybe get invited to the secret pro board ooh xx

zmombie · March 2015

You are so right! I am sorry! Accept my apology, please. I read it after @JHaworth84 spewed her stupidity and completed read your entry the wrong way. I am wrong.

Oh.. Well thank you. No worries tho

Ckorines · March 2015

Thank you for understanding @zmombie. I quickly read some other ignorant comments about it being abuse and tacky and "only in America" and I blacked out. I am fiercely protective of my girls and pride myself on doing what I think is best for them. I completely apologize, I was wrong to react that way towards you!

k3taeko · March 2015

I'm team green so I don't know the gender BUT if I do have a girl, I will be waiting until she is old enough to ask.

That's how my mom did it with me... Though we lived by the woods and being an active kid I would run around in the woods a lot and get them yanked out (just the earing, my ear wouldn't tear or anything) by bushes and have to get them done all over again after the swelling would die down (obviously I didn't learn my lesson the first time lol) because by then the holes closed up.

k3taeko · March 2015

Ckorines said:
I would never ever ever take my child to a tattoo parlor. The only person who will pierce my daughters ears is a doctor.

Tattoo parlor? Maybe I'm skipping some comments but seriously? There are actual jewelry stores that pierce ears!

keniialise · March 2015

k3taeko said:

Ckorines said:
I would never ever ever take my child to a tattoo parlor. The only person who will pierce my daughters ears is a doctor.
Tattoo parlor? Maybe I'm skipping some comments but seriously? There are actual jewelry stores that pierce ears!

Tattoo parlor are more safe, the needles are sterilized where the guns the use in malls cannot be cleaned fully. There is actually a huge petition to have the guns they use in malls banned all together. You're far less likely to have infection when you seek a trained professional with proper tools, opposed to the 16 year olds that work at Claire's.

k3taeko · March 2015

Ckorines said:
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I've been pierced by both ways, needle and a gun. From my past experiences the needles always hurt way less. Also, my response to yours was just saying that there are other options aside from a tattoo parlor.

And just a little info, not all tattoo parlors are gross and dingy (Stay far away from those!) and not all tattoo parlors do piercings. My husband has a few tattoos, the ones we go to are actually very clean and sterile inside, always use a fresh set (completely sealed like the packets of tools the dentists use each time you go in for a cleaning) of needles for each person.

@keniialise I wasn't talking about Claire's but I can see how you made the assumption.

Ckorines · March 2015

k3taeko said:

Ckorines said:
Yes, when I mentioned that I had my daughters pediatrician pierce her ears some suggested that tattoo parlors were another safe alternative. I had never heard of that, but appreciated the insight. I'm lucky that our pediatrician offers it at one of the wellness check ups. This however, was also scandalous, seeing as doctors overseas are actually dealing with real issues. I'm not quite sure how us Americans have survived. (I'm being very sarcastic here. I'm so grateful for my daughters pediatricians and all the medical professionals in my life. We have faced some serious health issues over the past years and feel blessed to have been under these peoples care. To have some cyber know-it-all try and taint their credibility and professionalism enrages me.)
I've been pierced by both ways, needle and a gun. From my past experiences the needles always hurt way less. Also, my response to yours was just saying that there are other options aside from a tattoo parlor. And just a little info, not all tattoo parlors are gross and dingy (Stay far away from those!) and not all tattoo parlors do piercings. My husband has a few tattoos, the ones we go to are actually very clean and sterile inside, always use a fresh set (completely sealed like the packets of tools the dentists use each time you go in for a cleaning) of needles for each person.

@keniialise I wasn't talking about Claire's but I can see how you made the assumption.

No judgment on tattoo shops. My husband has full sleeves. They were clean and professional, I just had no idea they offered services to babies. No disrespect. Thanks for letting me clarify!

zmombie · March 2015

Ckorines said:
Thank you for understanding @zmombie. I quickly read some other ignorant comments about it being abuse and tacky and "only in America" and I blacked out. I am fiercely protective of my girls and pride myself on doing what I think is best for them. I completely apologize, I was wrong to react that way towards you!

I really appreciate the apology. A lot of respect towards that. But we're all protective and slightly hormonal. As to my harsh pre protective wall. I read the other comments as well.. And reguardless of if we share the same insight or not on the subject.. Some of the comments are just uncalled for. Maybe I shouldn't have instantly assumed I'd be put down for my comment.. (Pre protective) it wasn't to offend or make myself sound like a jerk.

k3taeko · March 2015

Ckorines said:

k3taeko said:

Ckorines said:
Yes, when I mentioned that I had my daughters pediatrician pierce her ears some suggested that tattoo parlors were another safe alternative. I had never heard of that, but appreciated the insight. I'm lucky that our pediatrician offers it at one of the wellness check ups. This however, was also scandalous, seeing as doctors overseas are actually dealing with real issues. I'm not quite sure how us Americans have survived. (I'm being very sarcastic here. I'm so grateful for my daughters pediatricians and all the medical professionals in my life. We have faced some serious health issues over the past years and feel blessed to have been under these peoples care. To have some cyber know-it-all try and taint their credibility and professionalism enrages me.)
I've been pierced by both ways, needle and a gun. From my past experiences the needles always hurt way less. Also, my response to yours was just saying that there are other options aside from a tattoo parlor. And just a little info, not all tattoo parlors are gross and dingy (Stay far away from those!) and not all tattoo parlors do piercings. My husband has a few tattoos, the ones we go to are actually very clean and sterile inside, always use a fresh set (completely sealed like the packets of tools the dentists use each time you go in for a cleaning) of needles for each person.

@keniialise I wasn't talking about Claire's but I can see how you made the assumption.
No judgment on tattoo shops. My husband has full sleeves. They were clean and professional, I just had no idea they offered services to babies. No disrespect. Thanks for letting me clarify!

I'm curious now though, what does the doctor use when piercing ears?

ChristyM87 · March 2015

k3taeko said:

Ckorines said:
I would never ever ever take my child to a tattoo parlor. The only person who will pierce my daughters ears is a doctor.
Tattoo parlor? Maybe I'm skipping some comments but seriously? There are actual jewelry stores that pierce ears!

As others have said tattoo and piercing places can be very clean. I have piercings done as an adult at a piercing place and the room looked like a doctor office, very clean.

Ckorines · March 2015

@k3taeko hmm, I believe she used a special gun. First, she numbed the lobes with a special cream. The earrings were surgical steel with special backs that covered the point. The gun looked different than the ones that were used on me when I got my second and third hole. I wish I could give you more details but it was over three years ago, and this baby brain is killing me!

k3taeko · March 2015

ChristyM87 said:

k3taeko said:

Ckorines said:
I would never ever ever take my child to a tattoo parlor. The only person who will pierce my daughters ears is a doctor.
Tattoo parlor? Maybe I'm skipping some comments but seriously? There are actual jewelry stores that pierce ears!
As others have said tattoo and piercing places can be very clean. I have piercings done as an adult at a piercing place and the room looked like a doctor office, very clean.

There is no need to respond to me on this. As I have previously stated "not all tattoo parlors are gross and dingy (Stay far away from those!) and not all tattoo parlors do piercings. My husband has a few tattoos, the ones we go to are actually very clean and sterile inside, always use a fresh set (completely sealed like the packets of tools the dentists use each time you go in for a cleaning) of needles for each person."

Thank you though. I'll just assume you didn't see my previous comment where this was stated.

biaromoy · March 2015

We are having a little girl and I hadn't even thought about getting her ears pierced yet.. I remember my Nanna taking me and my sister to get them done when I was little (6 or 7) and there wasn't anything traumatic about my experience but reading this thread has made me personally think 'oh yeah maybe I should wait until she tells me she wants her ears pierced'

No hate at all to you Mummas who wanna get them pierced early, I think they are cute just as long as they are throughly cleaned to avoid infection.. Each to their own

ChristyM87 · March 2015

k3taeko said:

ChristyM87 said:

k3taeko said:

Ckorines said:
I would never ever ever take my child to a tattoo parlor. The only person who will pierce my daughters ears is a doctor.
Tattoo parlor? Maybe I'm skipping some comments but seriously? There are actual jewelry stores that pierce ears!
As others have said tattoo and piercing places can be very clean. I have piercings done as an adult at a piercing place and the room looked like a doctor office, very clean.
There is no need to respond to me on this. As I have previously stated "not all tattoo parlors are gross and dingy (Stay far away from those!) and not all tattoo parlors do piercings. My husband has a few tattoos, the ones we go to are actually very clean and sterile inside, always use a fresh set (completely sealed like the packets of tools the dentists use each time you go in for a cleaning) of needles for each person."

Thank you though. I'll just assume you didn't see my previous comment where this was stated.

Maybe I wasn't responding to you specifically but also anyone else skeptical about piercing places. If my kids get pierced I am strongly considering taking them to a tattoo place type set up

k3taeko · March 2015

ChristyM87 said:

k3taeko said:

ChristyM87 said:

k3taeko said:

Ckorines said:
I would never ever ever take my child to a tattoo parlor. The only person who will pierce my daughters ears is a doctor.
Tattoo parlor? Maybe I'm skipping some comments but seriously? There are actual jewelry stores that pierce ears!
As others have said tattoo and piercing places can be very clean. I have piercings done as an adult at a piercing place and the room looked like a doctor office, very clean.
There is no need to respond to me on this. As I have previously stated "not all tattoo parlors are gross and dingy (Stay far away from those!) and not all tattoo parlors do piercings. My husband has a few tattoos, the ones we go to are actually very clean and sterile inside, always use a fresh set (completely sealed like the packets of tools the dentists use each time you go in for a cleaning) of needles for each person."

Thank you though. I'll just assume you didn't see my previous comment where this was stated.
Maybe I wasn't responding to you specifically but also anyone else skeptical about piercing places. If my kids get pierced I am strongly considering taking them to a tattoo place type set up

My mistake. I just thought it may have been since I was quoted on it.

jessicayounghouse · March 2015

I love reading on the strong opinions on this topic! Good points from everyone. I never thought of taking our daughter to someone who is trained and licensed like at a tattoo/piercing parlor. We will definitely do that as opposed to Claire's.

But I remember when I got mine done. I was 5 and I kept asking my mom and she finally took me. I remember being so overly excited, then they pierced the first ear. And I was like, oh, ouch. I wasn't nearly as excited to get that second ear pierced but I did it!

I considered doing my daughter's ears when she was a newborn (she's two now), but after a series of weird ass dreams while I was pregnant with her, I changed my mind. We'll wait to take her until she asks!

BrookieBubs · March 2015

It's trashy. I think it looks dumb and I would never do it. Let them get there ears pierced when they are older and it's more exciting. I think it's tidicoulous to get a baby's ear pierced.

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