Ear piercing for babies

[Nicole1984]

Hi all! I was about to arrange to get my DD's ears pierced but upon seeing some feedback from other mums on another website it gave me a different perspective as some mums had some very strong views and were absolutely against the idea and so I'm just interested to know what you all think. All feedback welcome

Yes, it looks hideous and serves no purpose. I chose to put myself through the pain when I was old enough to make that choice.

if you are sheep-like enough to hurt your baby because 'it is the culture' then take a long hard look at yourself.

I have pierced ears. Done at my own request when I was SIXTEEN. It hurt, but it was my choice. I think it looks quite good on adults but NOT on babies.

I am of the opinion when they ask for it, understand it will hurt and will require care then I will let them .

My DDs had their ears pierced at age 10 & age 8.

I don't like to see babies with pierced ears, unnecessary pain and suffering in my view.

Wow had no idea ppl had such negative perceptions about this topic until I came on here!

I dont see point at all in babies, i especially dont like to see young boys with a pierced ear i dont see the attraction.

If tHey want to when older fair enough but least give them a say in it. I have 2 young daughters and im not a prude or anything but i wont be getting their ears pierced until they are over 5 at least and even then if tHey turn round and say they dont want then i wouldnt force it on them.

I was about 8 when i got mine done but that was after weeks of nagging, ended up part of a birthday present

End of the day think we need to remember these are real children not dolls or fashion accesories

It looks chavvy and why would you want to alter something that's so precious and perfect.

I'm Sri Lankan and had mine pierced as a baby, so did all my female cousins and we wore tiny gold or gem studs. Never looked chavvy. It's usual for little girls to have their ears pierced in Asian culture but again, they wear tiny earrings not the tacky hoops I've seen on some white babies.

I am a fan of piercings just not on babies!
I agree with most people on here let the child choose, I have numerous piercings, my partner doesn't have any it is each individuals choice so why is that different when its a baby?

I am not anti piercing, in fact I have several, tongue, tragus, etc. however my mum got my ears pierced when I was a baby and I never wear earrings there, I just don't like it, and rather wish they hadn't been done. I would say not to do it...I do think it is rather cruel and doesn't look great on a child, plus they may not be even by the time she grows up.