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But it's not just celebrities who come under scrutiny for choosing to pierce their baby's ears. When Monica Hammack of Houston, Tex. shared photos on Facebook of her then 9-month-old daughter's ...
In the United States and the United Kingdom, the issue of whether or not parents and primary caregivers should consent to baby ear piercing is currently a hot debate. [citation needed] According to a petition-making website 38 Degrees, Susan Ingram implores the U.K. Minister of State for Children and Families to set a minimum age requirement for ear piercing and make the practice illegal.
Infants may get their ears pierced as early as several days after their birth. Similar customs are practiced in other Asian countries, including Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Laos, although traditionally most males wait to get their ears pierced until they have reached young adulthood. Ear piercing is mentioned in the Bible in several contexts.
The video prompted a discussion about parents piercing their child’s ears at such a young age Body piercer sparks debate after being asked to pierce two-week-old baby’s ears Skip to main content
Don't smoke before or after the birth of the baby and make sure no one smokes around the baby. Don't let the baby get too warm during sleep. Keep the baby warm during sleep, but not too warm. The baby's room should be at a temperature that is comfortable for an adult. Too many layers of clothing or blankets can overheat the baby. [1]
Mom sparks debate after sharing footage of her daughter with pierced ears just one day after her birth
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Parents have many reasons for deciding to pierce their baby's ears, from cultural traditions to a desire to save their child pain later in life. But when do experts say it's OK to get a baby's ...