Is there an appropriate age/time frame to pierce a baby's ears?

My daughter isn't born yet, but I'd like to know when would be a good time to do this?

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you are going to get very mixed opinions on this. some believe early some will see wait till they can take care of it/ask for it.

We got our DD's done at 4 mths by the ped. She didn't cry for more than a minute or two and doesn't even realize they are there.

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My ped will do it around 8 weeks the earliest..i want to get dd done around that time just gotta put the $ aside to do it - june is an expensive monh around here

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I got DD's done at 2 1/2 months. We went to a local place that was recommeded to us but of course received clearance from the pediatrician prior to doing so.
A lot of the arguments agains are that the child should be old enough to make their own decision... honestly, have you ever met a little girl (even when she's older) say, "Wow, I really wish my mommy didn't get my ears pierced when I was younger"... seriously.
DD cried for about 20 seconds each ear, has not had any aversion to the regular cleanings and does not at all appear to be phased by them. We wanted to get it done before she would even realize they were there so she's not tugging at them at all.
All in all, I say if your ped says you're good to go, and you and DH make a mature adult decision to do so, do it. you're her parents and you make her decisions.
Good luck!

P.S. the cost at he jewelry store was about $16 for cubics. I don't think you need a doctor to do it; is that really what they went to medical school for?!

Message edited 6/5/2007 11:09:50 AM.

Re: Is there an appropriate age/time frame to pierce a baby's ears?

I did them at 3 months with no problems at the pediatrician.

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I'm in the "wait until she asks" group.

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i had my dds ears pierced at 3 months, resulting in an infection, did it again at 7 months, resulting in an infection. now i waiting till years down the line. no rush. imo.

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I was told once they receive their shots which is 2 months, ( or 8wks).

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Thanks so much ladies!!!!!

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As soon as my pediatrician says it's okay I plan on getting her ears pierced.

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I just got DD's done today and she had a hard time (she is 4 months). While getting it done. She didnt even like to be held down. I felt so bad for her, but she was crying even before they put the earrings in.

She looks adorable. I suggest getting them done by the ped. They deal with doing it to an infant more than someone at the mall does.