Post by TrudyCampbell on Oct 30, 2014 12:53:54 GMT -5
I requested earrings at her age and my parents got them for me. Then I would throw a tantrum every time my ears had to be cleaned and for all the maintenance that comes in the beginning, so they took them out and let the holes close up until I was older.
Because of this, I'd wait until age 5ish. But I won't judge pretty Mia with her earrings!
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Post by laurensmomma on Oct 30, 2014 12:55:31 GMT -5
Hmmm. If it were Lauren, and I had to make this choice, I think I would do my darndest to find cutesy clip on earrings that didn't look like they belonged on my grandmother.
I also would wait to see if this is a phase before ever considering letting her pierce her ears. I honestly will try to rebuff Lauren until she is like 7 or 8, but to be honest, I don't know why... It's not like having pierced ears is that big of a deal if you don't wear earrings.
I'm not a huge fan of it but that's personal experience. I had mine pierced at age 5, didn't take care of them well enough (my mom tried to help but I wouldn't let her because they hurt) and had an infection. One earlobe is still all screwed up from scar tissue and repiercing when I was 13.
So if you're confident she will let you clean them, I guess I don't see an issue
If you end up wanting to wait for whatever reason, you could get her some fun clip on ones. Do they still have the stickers ones? I loved those when I was little.
Just keep in mind that like TrudyCampbell said, she can't really process the long term (which isn't really long term, but for a 2 year old it is) ramifications of cleaning and such. Also, I'd be a little nervous about the pain factor, and her not quite understanding the whole thing. But you know her best, and think that if she can reason through it, go for it. I also don't have a girl, and don't know exactly what I'd do in this situation.
Post by DesertMoon on Oct 30, 2014 13:01:25 GMT -5
I plan on piercing Vivvys before we baptize her in january Imo it would be easier for a baby than a toddler. Maybe tell her she can for her next bday or something and hope she forgets it a while,
Post by rubber pants on Oct 30, 2014 13:03:43 GMT -5
I always said I'd wait until M was old enough to clean them herself. At 2.5, even though Mia wants them, I dont think she fully understands that that it hurts and that she HAS to take care of them. I would never judge you for doing it though.
I feel like for ease of cleaning and pain issues, either a baby or an older child is probably better. Ada would flip if I had to clean her ears, because it hurts for awhile after the piercings.
Post by dixeedeluxe on Oct 30, 2014 13:07:23 GMT -5
I think this is a good vaccine award. "If you don't cry for this, then maybe because it's this times a zillion with a way fatter thing that isn't even that sharp".
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Everyone keeps asking me when i am piercing E's ears and when I tell them when she is old enough to make the decision for herself they look at me like I am crazy.
I had mine pierced around 5 and I remember going with my mom to have it done. It's a sweet memory.
Maybe some clip ons to play with for now if you aren't ready to commit to her request just yet?
M is the one three amigo(one of 3 2-yr old girl cousins) that doesn't have her ears pierced. I always thought I would do it as a baby, that's when mine were done. After I had her I thought she should make that decision. I think once she says it a few times and I explain to her what is going to happen and she continues to ask then we will do it.
I personally don't think there is a right or wrong answer to this question. I say, whenever you feel ok with it.
My friend's daughter asked when she was four. They did the first one and then she was screaming bloody murder and they had to hold her still for the other ear.
Post by skiesthelimit on Oct 30, 2014 13:16:23 GMT -5
Can you get her some clip on or sticker earings for now?
I don't know, this is probably an UO but I would rather have my daughter's ears pierced as a baby than at 2.5. I feel like as a baby they would forget the pain faster? I dont know. I just picture X getting his ears pierced now, he would flip the fuck out and only have one done and then hate me for it. If he was a baby I think it would be much easier. I would do it as a baby or like over 5 when they are old enough to understand what's happening. Anything but toddler aged.
Post by dixeedeluxe on Oct 30, 2014 13:18:45 GMT -5
I want to put it out there that my "I don't care" attitude is new. I used to care about this a lot. But I realized that was silly of me. Because I think it actually IS a part of our culture. And part of my argument was because it isn't part of our culture. Which was wrong.
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L went through a phase a few months ago wanting earrings so I bought her rhinestone stickers and that placated her until she wasn't interested in it anymore.
I don't think I could get C to sit still to clean them.
I'd get clip-ons. My parents always told me I could have it done at 10, and the anticipation made it special and made it feel like a rite of passage. If I had a girl I might do it younger, but I'd still set an age and then stick with it.
I'd get clip-ons. My parents always told me I could have it done at 10, and the anticipation made it special and made it feel like a rite of passage. If I had a girl I might do it younger, but I'd still set an age and then stick with it.
This exactly. My sister and I were allowed when we turned 10 and it was such a big deal. Lots of excitement and a big deal. If I had a girl that is what I would want.
Plus, toddlers want lots of things . 90% of those things are a bad idea , lol.
I'd get clip-ons. My parents always told me I could have it done at 10, and the anticipation made it special and made it feel like a rite of passage. If I had a girl I might do it younger, but I'd still set an age and then stick with it.
This exactly. My sister and I were allowed when we turned 10 and it was such a big deal. Lots of excitement and a big deal. If I had a girl that is what I would want.
Plus, toddlers want lots of things . 90% of those things are a bad idea , lol.
I had to wait till I was 10, and even at that age had a hard time making sure they were taken care of properly. The back was too tight and it started going into my ear. But, it was special to get them done on my 10th birthday so I will probably wait till the girls are around that age. The earliest I would probably take them is like 8. Who knows. lol
I have also heard bad things about the gun they use and that it should be done by a piercer with a hollow needle, so this makes me more apprehensive.
Post by twirlermom on Oct 30, 2014 13:56:46 GMT -5
DD1 asked a couple months ago. I told her to get them in they give her what is basically a shot in each ear. She hates shots, so this has stopped her asking for now. I am not opposed to it. I got mine pierced when I was only 3. However, now I can only wear real earrings/jewelry. I became allergic to the fake jewelry. I still wear fake ones, but I can only leave them in for a couple hours before my ears start to hurt.
Because of this (my mom had this same thing happen) I am trying to push it off until she is a little older since there is a likelihood that she could develop the allergy as well.
For now I get her the stickers and some clip on earrings. She is satisfied with that for now.
DD2 hasn't asked, but like I mentioned above, I don't wear mine all that often because of the allergy. Mine have been pierced for so long though that the holes never close up completely.
I would not do it at this age, even if she asked. As others have said they don't know what they are asking for...
not so much the pain, yes that would be bad. But they are holes in their ears, for good. (I think?)I mean I haven't worn earrings in years but I still have holes
I feel like age 8-10 might be more appropriate though I think I was 12 before I was allowed.
I am one who is not a fan of the look of pierced ears on infants /toddlers though. A PERSONAL OPINION