Infant ear piercing -- where to do in the District?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm amazed there's so much emotion and controversy in such a mundane topic. Implant-grade titanium, surgical-grade stainless steel, or high-purity (22 - 24kt) gold is all that should be used for piercing at any age.

As for piercing baby ears? Yes. Do it and be done. Avoid ALL the drama. Honestly, it's just a tiny hole that's really not noticeable if earrings aren't worn. Piercing at 6-mos is safe and the holes will be very well healed by the time baby is older. Soon this will be fully accepted for ALL babies.

No it won't. Where I'm from, it is considered tacky, low-class, and verging on child abuse. I don't think I come from the only country in the world that percieves it that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In my neighborhood, it is commonplace to see toddler BOYS with a pierced ear. And a gold chain.

Where are you? I've never seen this.

[Anonymous]

My suggestion is to look for a pediatrician that uses a safe and sterile baby ear piercing procedure.