piercing babies and toddlers. - Page 4

Lomster · 20-03-2009, 20:28

I wanted my ears pierced for years and years but my Dad finally gave in and let me have them done at 11, he didn't want me to have them done til I was 16.
I think once a child understands how it hurts and is old enough to look after them then yeah why not but the problem is them being pulled out by accident or on purpose oh and they can't wear them at school so whats the point in part time piercings?
Not sure on the rules at secondary schools now.

Pebs · 20-03-2009, 20:56

I don't like toddlers/babies with piercings at all, screams chav to me (judgemental? moi?). BUT! My eldest 2 have pierced ears. Pheebs was 7 and Soph was 9 I think, Pheebs was badgering and badgering for it to be done so I said she could in the summer holidays when she went up to juniors. I told her it would hurt and she would need to look after them etc. It panned out pretty much as I expected...Pheebs had it done, then Soph wanted it done (she passed out!) THey wore little studs until their ears were healed and now very very rarely wear them.
Daisy is making noises about having it done this summer, why does she seem too young when she's actually going to be 6 months older than Pheebs when she had it done!? I'll let her get it done though, if she really wants it. There are plenty of other things they want doing but accept they will have to wait until older - eg Sophie wants blonde flashes in her hair. I did consider it for a while but we've agreed to wait a few more years and she had a trip to the hairdressers instead for a new style.

Peer pressure is a powerful thing, and sometimes as parents you have to make decisions which are not ideal. You do what you can and hope it all works out in the end

I wasn't fussed about the ear piercing though

Feek · 20-03-2009, 21:03

LMF had her ears pierced when she was about 9 or 10 I think, I can't remember! YMF had his done (just the left one) at the same time and he's just under two years younger. They both asked for it and we had no problems with it.

I had my ear pierced at 21 and a tattoo at 42. Wonder what will happen when I'm 63

Justsomebloke · 20-03-2009, 21:08

I let Joanne Vickers (fitty

) pierce mine with a safety pin whilst we were waiting to go into the Gym at school, The back skin was a little tuff from what I remember.
There were Punks about then though & some Dude had a garden fork in his face

I kid you not

Fayshun · 20-03-2009, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Feek

I had my ear pierced at 21 and a tattoo at 42. Wonder what will happen when I'm 63

PA?

Lomster · 20-03-2009, 21:22

Pebs I think thats what I would do with my girls, 7 years old is ok as they understand etc but toddlers and babies its so wrong imo and yes also screams out chavs to me too.

I have known mum's to put streaks in toddlers hair, chemicals shouldn't be used on kids like that.
I agee with waiting a few years for Sophie's hair cos of it being bleach but I think with mine I would let them use the wash in wash out stuff as its gentle and won't ruin their hair.
Is Sophie 11? I was 13 the 1st time I dyed hair with 8wash out mouse and my parents went MENTAL!!! I was grounded

BBx · 20-03-2009, 22:58

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Originally Posted by Wryel

Are there any health and safety requirements to be able to pierce ears? I'm surprised you can get it done at Claires Accessories! Although, I've no idea where to go to get it done tbh. Being a man and all.

As far as I can remember, it was on the job training and my manager showed me a couple of times, then supervised for a few :/

You have to wear gloves and sterilise things...

after reading that back, its all a bit shocking

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Originally Posted by Pebs

Daisy is making noises about having it done this summer, why does she seem too young when she's actually going to be 6 months older than Pheebs when she had it done!? I'll let her get it done though, if she really wants it.

My God! How time flies! I remember when Pheebs and Soph got them done!

BB x

vix · 21-03-2009, 00:17

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Originally Posted by Pebs

I don't like toddlers/babies with piercings at all, screams chav to me

Chavs weren't invented when i was a baby

Fayshun · 21-03-2009, 00:32

Come 'ere kids!

SidewinderINC · 21-03-2009, 00:40

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Originally Posted by Fayshun

Come 'ere kids!

Is that for the chubby ones?

The first thing I thought of when I read the thread title is the Eddie Izzard babies on spikes part of his standup show

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20-03-2009, 20:28	#31
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	I wanted my ears pierced for years and years but my Dad finally gave in and let me have them done at 11, he didn't want me to have them done til I was 16. I think once a child understands how it hurts and is old enough to look after them then yeah why not but the problem is them being pulled out by accident or on purpose oh and they can't wear them at school so whats the point in part time piercings? Not sure on the rules at secondary schools now. __________________

20-03-2009, 20:56	#32
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I don't like toddlers/babies with piercings at all, screams chav to me (judgemental? moi?). BUT! My eldest 2 have pierced ears. Pheebs was 7 and Soph was 9 I think, Pheebs was badgering and badgering for it to be done so I said she could in the summer holidays when she went up to juniors. I told her it would hurt and she would need to look after them etc. It panned out pretty much as I expected...Pheebs had it done, then Soph wanted it done (she passed out!) THey wore little studs until their ears were healed and now very very rarely wear them. Daisy is making noises about having it done this summer, why does she seem too young when she's actually going to be 6 months older than Pheebs when she had it done!? I'll let her get it done though, if she really wants it. There are plenty of other things they want doing but accept they will have to wait until older - eg Sophie wants blonde flashes in her hair. I did consider it for a while but we've agreed to wait a few more years and she had a trip to the hairdressers instead for a new style. Peer pressure is a powerful thing, and sometimes as parents you have to make decisions which are not ideal. You do what you can and hope it all works out in the end I wasn't fussed about the ear piercing though __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

20-03-2009, 21:03	#33
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	LMF had her ears pierced when she was about 9 or 10 I think, I can't remember! YMF had his done (just the left one) at the same time and he's just under two years younger. They both asked for it and we had no problems with it. I had my ear pierced at 21 and a tattoo at 42. Wonder what will happen when I'm 63 __________________

20-03-2009, 21:08	#34
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	I let Joanne Vickers (fitty ) pierce mine with a safety pin whilst we were waiting to go into the Gym at school, The back skin was a little tuff from what I remember. There were Punks about then though & some Dude had a garden fork in his face I kid you not __________________

20-03-2009, 21:22	#36
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	Pebs I think thats what I would do with my girls, 7 years old is ok as they understand etc but toddlers and babies its so wrong imo and yes also screams out chavs to me too. I have known mum's to put streaks in toddlers hair, chemicals shouldn't be used on kids like that. I agee with waiting a few years for Sophie's hair cos of it being bleach but I think with mine I would let them use the wash in wash out stuff as its gentle and won't ruin their hair. Is Sophie 11? I was 13 the 1st time I dyed hair with 8wash out mouse and my parents went MENTAL!!! I was grounded __________________

21-03-2009, 00:32	#39
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	Come 'ere kids! __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...