Piercing children's ears: don't be afraid to let your daughter decide

My name is Mila Bugtcher, I'm a piercer and modifier. And I'm gonna say it outright - I'm the best at piercing babies' ears. I've been piercing for over 20 years, I'm precise, fast, I make sure I'm as sterile as possible, and I handle the challenging and psychological side of the procedure with a smile, where there's a small baby and slightly stressed parents who know their child is about to experience something unpleasant. The quality of my work is evidenced by hundreds of rave reviews from parents (and if anyone can be critical, it's parents 😊), and my appointments are full for months in advance. Still, or maybe that's why I want to open this topic:

Does every little girl really have to have her ears pierced? She doesn't have a choice!

Pricking the ears of babies is a tradition that most parents do not think about. "That's the way it's always been done," I hear. Or because the grandmother who bought the earrings wants it done. Or so everyone knows it's a girl.

According to the ethical rules of piercing, a person should undergo the procedure voluntarily. Colleagues in the industry sometimes ask me why I "dirty my karma" with babies. Sure, I can just drop it and let the parents get their ears pierced by beauticians or pediatricians. It's just that when I see the results of these unprofessional procedures - crooked pierced ears, poor hygiene, totally inappropriate jewelry, complications - I can't let it go. That's why I've decided to offer a superior service while educating parents that there is another way.

Here we go. We're all going to the fuck room together. It's time to decide who goes first. They all want to go second. ☺️ Since there's almost always a mother in the group who wants to get her ear pierced and make it a ritual with her daughter, we usually start with her. And then it's just a matter of time. The girls cheer each other on, clap, and even if the occasional tear drops, it ends with a smile.

We do not pierce children’s earlobes during the summer, from mid-May through September. After getting a piercing, it is important to avoid swimming for at least six weeks.

Come when your daughter says she's ready.

Yes, I will pierce your baby's ears. But I think it's much better to wait for your daughter to tell you. And we'll take perfect care of her. At the same time, it's a great experience for her - she's learning that she can make her own decisions about her body. This option is for children from 6 years old who already know they want earrings.

Here's how it works: I invite a group of women interested in getting their ears pierced to the studio with their parents. We talk first. I don't lie to them about it not hurting. In fact, I tell them that the piercing hurts - but only for a little while and then it's gone.

Then the girls choose their jewellery - we offer quality titanium jewellery that is pre-sterilised and individually wrapped. There are also different decorative finishes to choose from, variants with rhinestones and even diamonds.

The girls will take away beautifully straight pierced ears, beautiful and high quality titanium jewellery and instructions on how to take care of the piercing. But most importantly - they leave feeling like it was their decision. That they've done something, they've overcome their fears. And that is a priceless experience!

In short, we can pierce the ears of your baby and older girl perfectly. One of which we do with a much better feeling.

TIP:

Don’t book an appointment for an older girl (6+) the first time she asks. Give it some time and let her beg for earrings for a while. Once her desire outweighs her fear, it’ll go smoothly. And what if she changes her mind at the last minute? No problem. We never force anyone to get a piercing. Just keep in mind that the piercing reservation fee is non-refundable and that we can reschedule your appointment for another year. Because this decision should truly be hers.

In Hellas we pierce the ears of babies (2-10 months) and then children over 6 years old who decide to get pierced themselves.

We do not apply earrings to children from 10 months to 6 years. At this age, children often react very restlessly, have a natural tendency to twitch and cry, which can negatively affect the whole process. Our priority is to make the piercing process safe, quick and as relaxed as possible. Therefore, we recommend waiting until the child expresses interest and is ready to consciously cooperate. Trust us, this approach makes the whole experience much more enjoyable for everyone.

Malá is 5 years old and has wanted earrings for a long time. I'm sure she can handle it, so why don't you order them for me?

There is a big difference between a little girl begging for earrings at home and the moment when she is sitting in Hellu's chair and her ears are about to be pierced. The determination of such young girls often disappears at that moment, and the following scenarios may occur:

The little girl leaves without earrings, but with tears and a feeling that she failed, and next time she will be even more afraid.
The little girl leaves with one earring because she starts crying after the first one and leaves with one earring and, once again, with the feeling that she couldn't do it.
The little girl leaves with both earrings because she's tough and her mom guessed right.

I don't like options 1 and 2 because instead of earrings, the child will take away a lot of stress that could have been easily avoided by postponing the whole event. And at this age (4-5 years), unfortunately, options 1 and 2 are the most common outcome.

After years of experience, I can say thatall the mothersof these girls wereabsolutely certainthat their children would cope just fine. I spent a long time trying to decide where to draw the imaginary line, and the age of 6 proved statistically to be the best milestone.

I've worked with quite a few children, and I dare say I have enough data to make a qualified estimate. Listen to me, wait, and get the most out of this event that we can offer you.