[Ruth]

Originally posted by Fom
The kids crying at being held down more than the pain... we was going to get my niece's ears pierced when she was younger but now we are going to wait till she is older... you either get it done early and save the pain because the baby seriously never minds. Or get it when they are older, because then they understand.

I personally don't see the problem myself... I have seen 12 year olds scream more than the babies do... they will get over it. Its just like a baby grazing its knee, it cries and cries but stick a lollipop in its face and it forgets. Its easier to do it when they are younger.

The baby doesn't choose to have their ears pierced, does s/he? Honestly, why not just go the whole hog and cover them with tattoos as well (disclaimer - I actually really like tattoos - not for babies obviously)!

Holding a baby down and stabbing them with something - however quick it is and however harmless it is - is tantamount to assault.