What is the right age for ear piercings?

[MrsBandEgglet]

I think I'd rather she didn't get them done due to a needle phobia rather than risk infection and injury from getting them done too young. They're not necessary and I'm sure not having them pierced because she's scared of needles will not hold her back in life. Perhaps I'm too strict but if my daughter asks at 13 and I think she's mature and responsible enough then she can have them done, but not before.

 

[AngelUK]

I had mine done at 12 and though I am not fond of needles this was different cause it was like a little bolt and since it was beside my face I didn't have to watch it. If I had daughters I would wait till they are young teenagers as I personally do not like seeing little babies and little girls with earrings.

 

[Amyface]

My mum wouldn't let me until I was 16, and if I wanted them done then I could do. I begged for them from about 10 or so and she refused. Eventually, I got bored of trying and just decided to wait until I was 16. When I got to 16, I didn't want them done, and didn't get my ears pierced until I was 22. Just something to put out there really. Just because your 10 year old, for example, says she wants them pierced and you think she's old enough doesn't necessarily mean she won't change her mind. I didn't like my mum at the time for making me wait, but once I got to 16 I was very glad she did. I know ear piercing is "normal" but it's still permanently marking your body like tattoos are, and I think the person having it done should be of a certain age where it is them left up to them to completely make the decision.

 

[Lellow]

I had mine done as a teeny baby, i dont remember it at all...

If i had a daughter i wouldnt pierce her ears as a baby, id do as most have suggested and wait til she is old enough to understand the implications of having your ears peirced and can ask for it to be done.

It isnt neccessary for me and culturally/religiously and it bares no significance to me at all, so id just leave it be...besides, its something to enjoy as mother and daughter when shes older, making a thing of it, picking out the earrings together etc...it could be a special time.

However if someone does choose to pierce there childs as a baby then thats fine also and would get no judgement from me, we're all different and see things differently...its what makes the world go around.

 

[Blizzard]

I was 12 . I think 10 would be good though. x

 

[Insectile]

My friend has two little girls and got theirs done around 4 months. Her oldest is 2 and her other daughter just turned 9 months. Neither of them have an issue with touching their ears, but naturally every baby is different and you cant know beforehand if your daughter will be a toucher or if her ears will be prone to irritation.

If I had a girl, I wouldnt pierce her ears until she was older, but only because I'd want her to understand the responsibility of caring for them and I have a terrible fear of accidentally catching earrings on something and ripping them out. I rarely give much thought when I see a baby with pierced ears. I consider it parents' choice and none of my business.

When I got older, I decided that earrings werent for me (my ears are easily infected and sensitive.) So I dont wear earrings, people dont think my ears are pierced, and the teeny holes in my earlobes are barely visible unless youre right up in my personal space looking for them.

 

[Tacey]

I had mine done at 16 after my dad (a jeweller!) practically begged me to so he could make me earrings (I know. What a great job for a dad to have!). I had never wanted them before that, so I think I'd have been very upset if someone had chosen for me. Personally, I'll wait until Alice or Arthur ask and know how to manage themselves. I'd guess this won't be until they're at least 7 or 8.

 

[IvyBaby]

She can take the earrings out, but not the holes...

 

[shorman]

Personally I don't think places should be aloud to ear Pierce a child untill at least 12 bit that's just my opinion I hate seeing poor little babies and toddlers with ear pear conga there's no kneed for it there little children but each to there own.

 

[Ashlee B x]

when they're old enough to ask for them done and can care for them themselves x

 

[stephanie1990]

My little girl has got dimples on her ears in the same place on both ears, it looks like iv had them pierced already!

For me i wouldn't let my daughter have hers done until she asks herself x

 

[mrsrof]

i started a thread about this a while ago and it went a bit mental, so many different opinions on this topic!!

Personally I won't be having dd's ears pierced until she's old enough to know what's happening and to be able to take care of them herself. I had mine done for my 8th birthday and I think that was about right...i spent several years in my early 20s not wearing any earrings (wasn't allowed for work) and they didn't close up at all.

I now have 5 in each ear, but only wear 1!

 

[Kyliem87]

I got mine done at 11 years old when I asked my mam. I am a qualified ear piercer and I WILL NOT be getting my LO's done. I don't have a problem with other mams who want to get their childrens ears pierced early on but for me personally I just wouldn't do it.

1) they are so young and I know my LO grabs and plays with her ears
2) She lies on them. When I got mine done lying on them hurt. She's too young to understand
3) For me it was a choice thing. If I got them done for her this takes that away

But those are just my reasonings on why I won't be getting them done

 

[lhancock90]

In my own personal opinion.

When shes old enough and responsible enough to ask herself, understand and maintain the care and realise it will hurt.

However, ear piercing is a VERY hot topic on BnB so be prepared chick.

 

[veganmama]

i agree with most of the ladies here, when they ask for it to be done is a proper age

 

[kerrie24]

My daughter is 6 and recently asked for hers done and does it hurt?When I told her it did hurt she changed her mind lol.I got mine done when I was 7 then let them close up cos they hurt,then got them redone several times later.
The reason I wouldnt get a babies ears peirced is in my opinion they go through enough injections as it is without putting them through extra pain for the sake of vanity.Babies are gorgeous anyway,they dont need decorated.

 

[skc22]

I probably won't let Alexia get hers done before she is 10. Mine were done for my 13th birthday. I would never get Alexia's done as a baby. She rubs and pulls on her ears when she is tired

 

[MummytoSummer]

I will also wait until both my daughters can ask for them to be done then make a special thing of it. Plus I want to be able to explain to them that it will hurt a bit etc.

I asked for my own ears to be pierced for my 5th birthday and do my mum and my auntie took me to the local salon and we had lunch then went to get them done then they took me out to choose some earrings for once they'd healed. Even now I can still remember it and its a lovely memory to have. I want that for my girls (if they ever decide they want them done).

But otherwise I guess there's no right or wrong age as everyone will have their own opinion on it do whether you get them done at 5 weeks or 5 years it's your lo and your choice. I'm just choosing to let it be her choice, not mine.

X

 

[Geegees]

Haven't read the replies, but I wouldn't get them done till shes old enough to ask and understand.

 

[deafgal]

I had mine done as a teeny baby, i dont remember it at all...

If i had a daughter i wouldnt pierce her ears as a baby, id do as most have suggested and wait til she is old enough to understand the implications of having your ears peirced and can ask for it to be done.

It isnt neccessary for me and culturally/religiously and it bares no significance to me at all, so id just leave it be...besides, its something to enjoy as mother and daughter when shes older, making a thing of it, picking out the earrings together etc...it could be a special time.

However if someone does choose to pierce there childs as a baby then thats fine also and would get no judgement from me, we're all different and see things differently...its what makes the world go around.

I remember my and my sister's first ear pierce (although my dad wasn't happy) with our mom. It was so much fun discussing which earring should be our first earrings and everything with mom. I even remember the name of the store that did the piercing for us. I was about 8 or 9 years old.Something I treasure. having it done itself was not bad at all and we didn't even
yelp. So those who wonder if it hurt, it doesn't . the ear lobe is not very sensitive. and if the piercer make it quick, it is even better (a ear pierce gun should make it really quick)