I got my ears pierced when I was about 3, after begging my mom. Unfortunately, neither of us realized how difficult it can be to take care of newly pierced ears. The skin ended up growing over the backs of my earrings, and it happened pretty quickly. I had to have the earrings surgically removed. My mom still feels guilty about it. I don't remember the pain of having my ears pierced, but I do remember the pain of having them removed. Personally, I probably wouldn't pierce my baby's ears, but since I have a boy I don't have to worry about it If you do decide to have it done, just be extremely careful, make sure to turn them everyday, and follow any other instructions you are given.