Ear Piercing - Palm Bay, FL

L.,

Do it now while she's little. My baby is due this June and I'm planning to pierce her ears as soon as the doctor says I can.

She small and won't remember a thing in a few weeks. Make is a speacial occasion for her. Maybe an Ice Cream date afterwards...

I didn't get my ears pierced until I was a teenager. Several times my parents drove to the mall, only to have me chicken out. I really wanted my ears pierced, but was old enough to fear the "pain".

I really wish my were pierced when I was a baby.....

L. It is ok do not worry! the sooner ou do it the better.
My dougther had 4 months together with her shots i did it and no problem. It is normal that you worried but it is Ok!
Love
M.

I don't have that dilemma yet because I have a boy but I My Mom pierced pretty much immediately and thay are still pierced 30 years later and I still have my first pair of little gold hoops to give to mine if I have a girl next.
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LisaM

Good Day,
Although pierced ears on babies are beautiful, when I did my niece/daughter at 9 months, she pulled them out and was stuffing the pieces into her ears. We had to let them close. We will try again when she is old enough to understand to leave them alone. I'd wait because piercing them is painless and easy now a days. But I do wish you luck on your decision!
Truly,
Kathy N.

We got Leah's ears done right around that time. We did it at the doctor's office during a round of vaccinations. It sounds like it would be mean to put it all in one visit, but it really made it easier. The reason we went to the doctor is because a) you know it's clean and b) who wants a teenage girl piercing thier baby's ears? The doctor said he saw way too many babies with pierced ears where the hole was in the complete wrong place and it looked horrible. If you choose to do it, make sure the place is clean, they know what they are doing, they mark the hole before piercing it and check with you on the placement, and lastly CLEAN AND ROTATE THE EARRINGS EVERY DAY.

Well yes you actually should have done it earlier but if you are going to do it do it now. My daughters doctor did hers when she received her first set of vaccines at about 2 months I believe. It's easier early so they don't really know what's going on and it doesn't hurt them as much. My doc always likes to wait at least until the vaccines not before. Definately do it with her doctor though and good luck!!

I pierced my daughters ears when she was 5 months old and she was fine. She plays with them sometimes now (20 mths) and when they come out she brings them to me and says "uh-oh" and gets me to put them back in. It has never been an issue. When I initially went to get it done though I was very scared...it took me a week of telling myself she would be fine. I made sure an aesthetician did it and that she had done babies before. It actually ended up being two ladies doing it at the same time so it only hurt for a second. I fed her right after and she was fine within seconds. She would even sit still for me when I cleaned them.

Good luck on whatever you decide. It really is a personal decision. I do recall having ladies look at me funny for having her pierced ears so early but...you can't please everyone.

Good luck!

What's with the fathers wanting their baby daughters pierced???

I am a little creeped out when I see babies wearing jewelry, but on the other hand I don't consider it that big of a deal. If you're not sure whether you're comfortable with it, then just talk to your pediatrician.

BTW, don't worry about her weird and changing sleeping habits. Kids are funny that way.

I have two boys but if I ever have a girl, I will wait until she asks and she is ready to take care of them.

My 2 yr old just got them done. It didn't hurt her at all. She is the one who made the deciison to get them done. I let her know that it will feel like a little pinch. That mommy is going to have to clean them 3 times a day for at least 6 weeks. If you have worries about it, maybe you shouldn't get them done. My hubby said when she asks for it is when she can get it.

I got both of my girls ears pierced before they were one. (DD#2 was 2 mos old.) She will cry- there 's no doubt about it. Once it was done, I nursed dd for a minute and she was fine. Crying stopped within 30 seconds of being finished.

And when they are still little, they don't touch their ears. My 3 yo now touches her earrings all the time. I'm so glad we didn't wait. If we did it now, there is no questin they'd be infected from her hands on them all the time.
If you want to do it, don't wait. The earlier the better.

I think it is better to get it done now than when they are older. You know they are going to want it eventually, so why not. They won't remember the pain in a couple minutes AND they look so cute.

I did my daughters at 2 months, that is how long the doctor said to wait. She cried a little, for like 30 seconds after it happened but after that she was fine. I do suggest having your doctor do it (if they do it) Mine did and she was very careful where it was placed and you know that everything is sanitary, etc. I barely had to do antyhing to them, I turned them like every few days, it was really no big deal.

Also, be prepared, the stem of the earrings are long. I was surprised, they were like mine. But they stay in (as long as they use the right backs) and after a while you don't notice how long they are. You have to keep the ones they pierce them in for like 6 weeks or so (until they are completely healed) then you can change them.

Good luck.

well this is just me but I think that you should have done it sooner. I have 2 girls and Had them both done when they were 10 days old. they never played with them at all. she is only going to cry for a min. or 2 and then she will be fine

R.

I would defiantly do it... It looks cute and she's so young, she won't remember..

If you're going to do it...do it now. I pierced my baby during a visit to our pediatrician. It was early though...she couldn't have been more than a couple of months old. She was more upset that I held her little head during the piercing than the pain it gave her. It's not any worse than all of the vaccinations she's going to have to get. I didn't have a problem with her pulling on the earring. I used really small ones. I had no problems with infections or anything. Anyhow, I think it bothered me more than it bothered her. Good luck. Be brave.

L.,

I pierced my daughters ears when she was one. It is better to do it when they are young because they do not have the ability to pull and tug at the earrings as well as a toddler. My daughter cried for about 10 minutes and never touched the earrings. They give you special earrings with locking backs so they cannot be pulled out. Now my daughter is 2 and she loves to look in the mirror at her pretty earrings. I say go for it!
R. M.

I believe ear piercing is a personal decision so when your baby girl gets big enough to make that decision it should be hers to make. Just my opinion. J.

That's a tricky one. I suppose that the younger she is, the easier it would be to pierce. I saw a 4 year old FREAK OUT at the mall. At least when your daughter is so young, it will probably go more smoothly. That said, we have a daughter, and I am definitely not piercing her ears. Although our children are young, I think putting a hole in one's body should be one's own choice. If she ever wants them pierced, then let's go do it...but until then, no piercings. I guess you need to weigh how important this really is to your husband and then make the choice together. I also would be concerned with her pulling on them. Tough call...good luck :)
A. C.

I had both my girl's ears pierced at about 6 months, they are 24 and 22 and have never had any problems... She may cry initally because of the sting, but that won't last for very long. Just be sure to follow the instructions about how to care for the ears after piercing.

L., if you pirce the baby's ears, be sure to always use gold earrings, other earrings will cause infection. Follow instructions as to the care for newly-pierced ears, and you will have no trouble with them. It is better to use earrings that are at the ear, not dangling, on a baby, the tiny round balls. Later on you can use the ones that are a circle and "dangle" but they are special for one or two year olds and are near the earlobe. The baby will become acustomed to the earrings and won't pull on them. If you become sorry you pierced them, you can just take the earrings off at any time, and they will close up all by themselves. Good luck!

Hey L.,
How old were you when you got your ears pierced? I was 9 and it was my idea that I wanted them. My older brother did the same for his daughter he waited till she wanted them. Its your preference. I look at it this way is it necessary to put your daughter under that stress and pain at that age and you know it will hurt her she just won't remember the pain. It was so quick I don't remember the pain and I was 9. I know it is quick but does she need them. I always found sleeping with earring in were annoying anyway. Good Luck and go with your heart.

It is a matter of choice, but I had my little girl's ears pierced when she was 5 months. She is now 2 and never had a problem. My husband was a bit reluctant, but I asked the (male) pediatrician for his opinion in front of my husband, and he agreed it was better earlier on. In his experience as a parent, his older daughter had her ears pierced when she was about 6 (her friends had them and she also wanted them)and had more infection problems (school, swimming pool, etc) than his youngest who had them pierced as a baby.
I think the pain lingered on more on my husband (me too...) than it did on our little girl: she woke up from her nap all happy and no sign of further pain.
Good luck!

L.,
Personally, I wouldn't pierce her ears. I know plenty of moms who have pierced their baby's ears and yes, it will hurt (have you had your ears pierced?) but I've not heard of them pulling at their ears. If it's something you really feel that you have to do, then by all means do it. With both of my daughters, I waited until they were old enough to ask for earrings. With my first daugther, she asked for earrings when she was just a month shy of her 5th birthday. I made it a special day for she and I: I took her to breakfast, she got her ears peirced and we went shopping. With my second daughter, she is 5 1/2 years old and has no interest in having her ears pierced. Which is why I feel that a child should decide if she wants it or not. I know women who never wanted their ears pierced and were glad that their parents didn't make that decision on their behalf. Some things we have to decide for our childrens best interest. I don't feel that getting your daughter's ears pierced are one of those issues. She's a baby. Enjoy her while she's a baby...and just wait until she's a little older when she can verbally express that she wants them.

The sooner you do it will be easier for everyone. I waited until my daughter was almost 4 years old and it turned out to be a bad experience. Since your daughter is still a baby, I think it's easier for you to clean the earrings everyday. Listen to your heart, and good luck!

In my opinion, don't do it.....you are asking for trouble. I know a million parents do it on their small babies daily but I look at it like this.....remember when you got your ears pierced? You have to clean with alcohol daily and put bacitration on and turn the balls so the ear heals properly for I think 6 weeks! Also, you are taking the chance that the baby will pull at it and maybe get it off and choke on it, etc. etc. My husband is Filipino and it is part of their culture, but I still fight my mom-in-law daily about this and my daughter is 3 and a 1/2 I won't do it until she is much older, not so rough and can understand taking care of it, etc. My mom didn't pierce my ears until I was 13 I don't think I'll wait that long with my daughter, but I just didn't feel it was right.....................Also another thought is your baby is sooooo young and hasn't received many vaccinations yet and if the ear should get infected it could be MAJOR!!!!!!! Lastly, if you do decide to do it, do NOT got to a local jewelry store ask your pediatrician if they will do it in their office....................

I'd like to meet this 2 year old that can already make decisions and knows the difference between 5 minutes and 6 weeks!

We had our little girl get her ears pierced at 6 months. She is almost 7 and we had no major problems, just loosing a couple earrings.

J. G.

ask your husband if he thinks it is fair to deprive her of having that CHOICE when she is old enough to make it and be excited about it???
yes, it hurts, yes there is risk of infection, yes little ones pull at them and
NO daddy's vanity should not trump all of that!
I have three daughters; one CHOSE to have her ears pierced at 6 and one at 8; these were exciting days that they psyched themselves up for and we made a BIG deal about!
My middle daughter has never chosen it, it doesn't appeal to her.
I can not fathom having never allowed them that individuality!

Everyone has a different take on this. Complications are rare if they are surgical steel and are kept clean. As far as pain, it will hurt, but if you have your own ears pierced then you know what that is like. Personally, I don't think it's that bad. I had my daughter's ears done at 6 months. She cried for 2 seconds and that was the end of it. I gave her infant tylenol that day just to be on the safe side. She fidgeted when I cleaned them, but she never cried or pulled on them. Others have told me that older children pull on them more. My mother had mine done at 3, she wanted to get it done before I would really remember. I don't remember. I have a friend who's ears were pierced before she even left the hospital, but she is from Venezuela. My sister has chosen not to get her daughter's ears pierced because she wants her to choose for herself later. My cousin just got her ears pierced for the first time a couple years ago (at 24) and wishes she'd done it years ago. It is really up to you to decide what you think. And if you decided to get it done, and she decided later she didn't like them, piercings do come out. And I know from personal experience that the holes do close.

Hi L., I'm a mother of 2 beautiful girls (7yrs old and 2yrs old) and I got both of their ears pierced at 4mths. They still have their ears pierced with no problems. I would strongly recommend real gold studs and then you can switch to the diamond or whichever. My 2 yr now has gold/diamond small hoops w/ the clasp and to be honest I think she thinks they are a part of her ears. So the sooner the better in my opinion. Also make sure to twist the ear around in her ear w/ the ear care solution they give you for like a week. You don't want her ears to get infected or build crust behind the ear posts (I've heard of this happening.).. Good luck..

L., I waited till my girls were 7 or 8. But so many of my friends had it done when they were babies and it was fine. Just make sure you clean them everyday.
Good Luck!
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The younger the better, they tend to move alot as they get older making it harder to get it done. I'd recommend checking with your pediatrician if they do piercings VS using the people at the mall. I have 4 daughters, and all got them peirced by a pediatrician at 1 mth old. Good Luck!

I had my daughter's ears pierced as a father's day gift to my husband when she was three months old. Just make sure that they use clean/sanitized instruments and that they have two people to pierce both ears at the same time. Of course it will hurt her initially, but as long as you are vigilant about cleaning them (I used bactine) and turning them, she should be fine. You may have to switch her to from the small post earrings to small hoops a while after she's healed if she has sensitive skin. The small hoops allow air to reach the hole in the bcak to aid in healing. Sears sells a great pair that click/lock closed. Good Luck!

Did it take him this long to realize he wanted them pierced? Don't worry, it'll only take a few seconds, one good cry and it is over. IF you notice any reddening of the ear lobes, a little ice will help No biggy.

L.,

Pierce her ears when you like. Some pediatricians even do this themselves. I have an 11 month old, and I have not pierced her ears however. Only because I feel that this is a decision she can make when she gets older.

Whenever she asks if she does, I'll take her to get her ears pierced.

This is a personal decision and it is completely up to you. I will say this though, if you know you definitely want her ears pierced, the sooner the better, so she won't tug on her ears as much after the fact...

Good luck

Hi L.:

I don't see anything wrong with it as long as you take her to a specialist. They have this special "gadget" that they do it with and it does not hurt, just a little pressure on the ear lobe. Make sure you check her lobes constantly and have it cleaned with witch hazel or anything similar. Most of the time they will "give" you a bottle of cleaning solution with the piercing and purchase of the earrings. Another thing, if your husband is considering taking your baby for the piercing, please make sure that she is feeling well. You might get confused with her crying. Remember to have her checked for her crying. Good luck....

If you're going to do it, do it now. If you wait till she is older, you will have to deal with her being scared and possibly jumping when it is time. I had my daughter's pediatrician do hers. If your Dr. does it I would go that route rather than the 17 yr old at the mall. If you go to the mall, just check for the obvious, clean & somebody whos hands don't shake - lol. Your daughter will cry. A few minutes and she'll be over it. After it's done, make sure you keep it very clean and keep spinning the earrings. She'll be fine and look cute too! If it makes you feel better, my daughter is 12 and does'nt remember a thing. LOL PS - You can also give her a dose of Motrin before the peircing, just like before shots.