Piercing Infant Ears?

[mom2rtk]

Gosh, that's a "can't win", huh? - Kids are so unpredictable!

She also looks at photos of herself younger wearing things I probably wouldn't have chosen (but wanted to let her have a say) and asks "what were you thinking letting me wear that? "

 

[Skippy918]

Mine were done as an infant, because of our culture. When I had my daughter, I opted to wait for her to decide if she wanted them pierced. She does not, so I am glad I didn’t make that choice for her. My son doesn’t want his ears pierced either.

 

[robinb]

It's not the age of the child that gives me pause, it's the fact that it was done at Claire's. I'm firmly in piercings should take place at a professional body piecer or Dr.'s office if an infant.

My pediatrician would not do it for my (then) tween daughter and she was too young to go into piercing parlors even with an adult. The only option for her was Claire’s. So, she had them done there and it was fine.

 

[Nennie]

I didn't even realize this was controversial! I had my daughter's ears pierced at 6 months old, and went to piercing pagoda. She's always worn sparkly studs, and now at age 7, I sometimes let her wear little dangles, which she loves.

Now I wonder how many people were secretly judging me when she was a baby/toddler! Oh well! LOL!!!

 

[kymom99]

It doesn’t hurt. If a child cries it’s probably from being startled.

My moms friend pierced mine by hand when I was about 12. I got a second hole in each ear somewhere in the mall when I was older. Maybe 18.

 

[DLgal]

Opinions on piercing an infant's ears? My friend just had her 2-month old's ears pierced. At Claire's no less. Putting permanent holes in your child when they're fresh out of the womb and can't consent is just wrong in my opinion.

I had it done IN THE HOSPITAL on my actual birth day, as did my sister. It's a tradition in many Hispanic cultures.

It's not a big deal. I never used to wear earrings as a child except for fancy events like weddings), but as an adult, I'm happy to have them.

I wouldn't take an infant to Claire's though. Most pediatricians perform this service.

 

[slo]

I know several people that pierced their babies ears.

Personally….I don’t care what other people do - this isn’t child abuse.
Both our girls were 10yrs old when they got their ears pierced. I’m so glad we waited so they could have the excitement of picking out their own studs and to be able to show off their new earrings to the grandparents - good memory for them.

 

[DisneyHardin]

My pediatrician would not do it for my (then) tween daughter and she was too young to go into piercing parlors even with an adult. The only option for her was Claire’s. So, she had them done there and it was fine.

I got mine done at Claire's when I was about 7 and I'm now 43 and my ear lobes haven't fallen off yet

 

[BlueStarryHat]

My Godson's ears were pierced when he was six months old. It's a cultural thing around my parts for male African-American babies to have it done. He wears little studs.

My ears were pierced when I was six by my aunt with an ice cube and a needle.

 

[disykat]

My father was a pediatrician and he was against piercing the ears of babies because they can't take care of them themselves.

My dad was too and actually he was pretty much against them period. He'd seen too many bad results! Neither my sister or I had our ears pierced until after we independent from our parents. It was never a big deal to us, but we had to kind of laugh when our parents became grandparents to a family from a different culture who all pierced their children's ears as infants! Even after all the waiting, my ears never really took well to piercing (I had a history of little cysts on my ear lobes) so I let them grow over after about 6 months.

 

[ashley0139]

I would absolutely not pierce my future theoretical child's ears as an infant. Even if they don't feel violated, they may just not want them. I would never make a body modification like that without their consent. That includes circumcision as well. Tbh, I think you lose the "cultural tradition" argument when you are potentially permanently altering a child's body without their consent. It's possible that the holes will not close or will close with scars.

 

[AndreaA]

And why would that mean it wasn't an issue? That's why I brought up seeing boys in school. I knew what you meant, I'm asking you why that means it's not an issue.

Is there something wrong with boys who have their ears pierced? If any of your boys wanted them at age 12 when you said was culturally the norm would you have said "sure let's go do that?"

I feel like you are looking for an argument here. I have never heard of or seen a cultural piercing of baby boys’ ears. I have also not seen regular piercing of older boys’ ears. Therefore I can certainly see that as a mom of boys (I am as well) the idea of piercing their ears as infants would never “be an issue” as in, it wouldn’t enter my mind as something to be done. That doesn’t mean I care if older boys get their ears pierced - personally, I couldn’t care less. It seems like you’re fishing for the OP to cite some “I think earrings on boys is wrong” idea so that you can then come back with a “you’re close-minded” reply.

On the original topic, I don’t like earrings on babies. I don’t judge those who do it because I don’t think it’s that big a deal, however, it’s definitely not my preference.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I feel like you are looking for an argument here. I have never heard of or seen a cultural piercing of baby boys’ ears. I have also not seen regular piercing of older boys’ ears. Therefore I can certainly see that as a mom of boys (I am as well) the idea of piercing their ears as infants would never “be an issue” as in, it wouldn’t enter my mind as something to be done. That doesn’t mean I care if older boys get their ears pierced - personally, I couldn’t care less. It seems like you’re fishing for the OP to cite some “I think earrings on boys is wrong” idea so that you can then come back with a “you’re close-minded” reply.

On the original topic, I don’t like earrings on babies. I don’t judge those who do it because I don’t think it’s that big a deal, however, it’s definitely not my preference.

You usually respond to me in this way, not sure why because it's usually "you're looking for an argument"...and responding to me in a way to create an argument. Not sure what you gain here..other than IDK..looking for an argument perhaps?? That's all you ever do now when responding to me.

All my comment was I see zero issues with boys having ears pierced and don't know why having boys means it won't come up or be an issue.

FWIW like I said I think for the 3rd time now I already "I could see it not being a social norm for a male baby to have their ears pierced" which is exactly what you're saying here with saying not seeing regular ear piercing for boys...it's almost like we're agreeing because gosh we are! So maybe I feel like you're looking for an argument here. Enjoy your day.

 

[mousefan73]

some cultures its a thing, I get it. I personally don't like it.. Where I grew up it represented more the teen mom demograrphic.

I like how a PP posted culutrally its from birth, but at least theyy have the sense to get it done safe/ clean in the hospital. I couldnt imagine doing an infant, or child at Claire's or by one self.

 

[CynBeth]

I worked at a book store at the mall when I was in college. There was a Piercing Pagoda right outside our store, and dang. The sound of those babies crying made an impression. Said I would never do it until my child could consent and take care of it herself. My daughter had hers done at 13 and promptly told me I should have done it when she was younger so it would have been done already without her remembering or anticipating with fear. Lol. I'd still wait though.

I am scared of needles and wish my parents had it done when I was a baby so would not be aware. I finally went to a Piercing Pagoda as an adult in my early 20s when I was tired of wearing the clip ons. I got a prescription numbing cream from my doctor so barely felt it.

 

[tzolkin]

Therefore I can certainly see that as a mom of boys (I am as well) the idea of piercing their ears as infants would never “be an issue” as in, it wouldn’t enter my mind as something to be done.

I read the previous comments as ear piercing in general “would never be an issue” if you only have boys— as in it wouldn’t come up regardless of the age (not just talking about infants). So I thought MCM’s comments made sense in that context.

I completely agree that it’s rare for baby boys to have their ears pierced, but I do think it’s a bit old fashioned to think that the topic of piercing would never come up unless you have girls. I know loads of teen and even elementary aged boys who have piercings (both now and a few decades ago when I myself was a kid/teen).

 

[lifesavacation]

Whether it’s a baby or an adult, it should be done by professionals at a tattoo/piercing shop. Never Claire’s or a piercing kiosk in the mall

Your kid, your choice as far as I’m concerned. Just please minimize the tissue damage and go somewhere reputable.

 

[sam_gordon]

Whether it’s a baby or an adult, it should be done by professionals at a tattoo/piercing shop. Never Claire’s or a piercing kiosk in the mall

Your kid, your choice as far as I’m concerned. Just please minimize the tissue damage and go somewhere reputable.

Our oldest had hers done at Claire's. No issues. 17 years ago...

 

[mjkacmom]

Our oldest had hers done at Claire's. No issues. 17 years ago...
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These days it’s pretty much a known fact that a needle is preferable over a gun. https://tatring.com/getting-pierced/Piercing-Needles-Gun

 

[sam_gordon]

These days it’s pretty much a known fact that a needle is preferable over a gun. https://tatring.com/getting-pierced/Piercing-Needles-Gun

Ok. As I said... it was 17 years ago. I can't remember how younger DD got hers pierced.