OT: At What Age Did You Pierce Your Daughter's Ears?

[minnieandtink]

My pediatrician did my DD when she was 9 months old. I say do it now so she will learn not to play with them. We did not have a problem at all.

 

[gopack]

When my DD was 6 my DH surprised her by picking her up from school on Valentine's Day and taking her to get her ears pierced. It is one of her fondest memories. She thought it pinched a little but that was it. She really wanted to have it done and was not bothered by the small amount of pain. I personally would never have considered having her ears pierced as a baby. As someone else mentioned, I also had to fish out her earring back that went into her hole-I thought I was going to pass out! It was horrible. I cannot imagine having to do that with a baby. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[Tink561]

We brought our daughter home from China in November when she was 10 months old. I had her ears pierced the day after she turned 1... just 9 days ago. She cried for a few minutes and she's been fine since.

I had them done at Claires and the earrings are adorable. They're little pink crystal flowers.

 

[crossfamily]

I did my dd2's ears at 6 months old. She cried for like 2 seconds then I showed her how pretty she looked in the mirror and she quit crying.. To this day she still likes to change her "pretties" daily...

 

[Caitsmama]

I let my dd decide when to do hers..
She asked me for her 4th bday, and i let her. She only wimpered, then caught her look in the mirror, and --- what a smile!! LOL, Now we buy her new earrings at WDW each year.

 

[Chris]

We had our girls done when they asked.
They were 9, 6 and 4 when they asked! the 4 year old because she saw her sister's earrings!!

 

[cancer_survivor_06]

DD6 had hers done at 6mths old, and DD3 had her done at 4mths old, I took them both to claire's in the mail b/c my ped said it was cheaper and they had a better selection. Since DD3 no longer has hers in and her holes have closed and DD6 still has he holes but only wears earings for special occasions. They, like me, are sensitive to the metal and we can no only wear 10k white gold (not plated only solid due to peeling) and they can where stainless. I have considered doing DD3's again because the younger they are they don't remember it.

 

[nikkistevej]

We got my daughter's done at Claire's at 3 months. She cried more when they marked her ear with a marker to see where to make the hole, then when they shot the earring through. We cuddled her afterwards, and she was fine. She has never messed with them, we have ones in that she can't get the back off, sapphire birthstone studs and she is now 4 years old.

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

I got DD's done at 8 months old.

At 2 1/2 years, she did start to play with them and lost one earring after another. Drove me crazy because you're talking at least 25-40 dollar earrings.

She had a problem with one earring about 2 months ago. She said she didn't want them anymore and I let them close up. She keeps looking at earrings at the stores when we are out. I asked her if she wanted them redone and she keeps saying no. When she wants them done again, if ever, I'll get them done again.

 

[daisymommy]

We just pierced our daughter's ears the week before Christmas. My husband I discussed it and decided that we'd tell her how it was done and let her determine when she was ready. We were at an earring store shopping for older nieces when our daughter said that she wanted them. After talking to her we did it. It took about 10 minutes before we could get the other ear pierced, but within 20 seconds she was all smiles wondering if everyone in the mall would notice her "gorgeous" earrings. I think all that matters is that your and your spouse are in agreement and that you're sure she won't aggravate them or pull at them. Good Luck!

 

[kaysmommie]

I voted wait until your DD wants it done. My DD wanted her ears pierced at age 3. She was just obsessed with having earings. At 3.5 we went to the shooping mall and she got to see a few older girls getting it done and she said I'm next! She will let her get them pierced that day. Too bad we didn't plan and bring the camera. She had them done one at a time but she only cried for like a second and then wanted to see herself in the mirror. We have had no problems at all with her ears or her messing with the earrings.

 

[Andy B]

Firstly let me say my preference is for letting the child express their own wish. I think those who have their childs ears pierced at a very early age should just consider why they are having it done. I have seen a number of posts here that says 'it looks cute'. ARe you having it done for your benefit and preference.

 

[mericletwins]

I meant to have DD ears pierced as a baby, around 6 months old, but I ended up being pregnant again with horrible morning sickness then 3 months of bedrest, etc. Once she was old enough to be aware of them I didn't want to get them (I didn't want her to pull at them). Then I waited till DD asked for them. I guess she asked when she was about 6. I explained to her that it would hurt for a little bit and it was like getting a shot at the Dr's office. She declined for the time, but then about 6-9 mos later, at 7 yo she asked again and said she understood that it would hurt. She asked whether it would stop hurting and I said yes, explained about it being like a shot, etc and she said ok. We ended up havinga girls day out of it and we went with 4 of herfriends that all had their ears pierced, we went shopping and out to lunch. It was really great having her be a participant in the day with her friends (great pics), but I wouldn't be opposed to having it done as a baby...I just didn't get to it! I probably wouldn't do it much past 6 mos though just for the fact that the baby would be aware of something in her ear and pull at it.

How's that for absolutely NO help!!!!

 

[*MickeyFan*]

DD got her's done when she was 3 months old at WM. I held her head straight so the lady could do them (one at a time), that is the only reason she cried. and once I let her head go she was fine. Didn't even realize what happened. She is now 2.5 and LOVES her earrings. jen

 

[Not so Dumbo]

DD got her's done when she was 3 months old at WM. I held her head straight so the lady could do them (one at a time), that is the only reason she cried. and once I let her head go she was fine. Didn't even realize what happened. She is now 2.5 and LOVES her earrings. jen

You look SO familiar to me from your picture. Do you live in West Michigan?

 

[*MickeyFan*]

Yes I do!! Where do you live?

 

[Not so Dumbo]

Yes I do!! Where do you live?

I PM'ed you

 

[mexican-mouseketeers]

Dd had her ears pierced at the hospital, 3 days after she was born. She is 4 now and we have never had any trouble with them.

She has always worn gold studs, and I only take them off about once a month to clean them and put them back immediately. Some people do tiny baby hoops, but I don´t like those since I think that any baby can get their finger in them and pull them hard without even meaning to do so.

We were not given anything to clean her ears after they were pierced, just cleaned them when I gave her a bath and dried them with the towel.

In Mexico it is like a tradition, I don´t think I have ever know a little girl here who hasn´t had her ears pierced in the first months of her life. This is how you can tell a boy from a girl

I too got mine when I was a newborn and have had trouble with them only when wearing non gold earrings, but that is due to a sensitivity.

Julie

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

What I would like to know is, how many of you had your son's ears pierced at such an early age?

I weigh in with those who would not pierce a child's ears until he OR she was old enough to make an informed decision about it and take care of them himself or herself.

 

[*MickeyFan*]

Personally my DS won't be getting his ears pierced, ever. In our family only females get their ears pierced.