Ear piercing on babies

What's she planning for her second birthday, a tattoo?

Poor little child. Surely it's better for her to decide when she's older? But of course that's exactly what you are saying. Maybe ask dil if it's possible for the baby to swallow one. They start with tiny hoops, forget what they're called, then you can wear studs after a while. Hoops could get dragged, studs could come out. Maybe ask dil if you could treat her when she's a bit older to having them done, and you could buy a nice pair of earrings as well. By then dil may have changed her mind and little one won't want it done as other little girls probably won't have pierced ears. I do feel for you esp as its a dil.

I totally agree with you. So easy too for the jewellery to get pulled and tear the ear.

Oh dear it is a dil. That is tricky.

The only option I can think of is asking questions about the process . These will need to be carefuly phrased to not include any hint of disapproval. I think you will also have to resign yourself to it being the parents' decision, however wrong you, or I think it is.

send her to ask advice on mumsnet. "that'll learn her"

Oh no! Poor little dgd for all the reasons you have stated. I've seen mums on FB saying it's better to get them done when they're tiny because they forget the pain! I'm with you all the way on this one-what is your son saying about this? Can you voice your concerns to him?