I find it interesting that in a few cases posted, the Dad's have wanted it done and the Mom's objected. From most instances I've witnessed, it's just the opposite.

I don't see a problem with it. My mother had mine done when I was less than a year old. Never had any problems. I'm glad she had it done when I was that young. I'm a big chicken with needles and would have been so paranoid to have it done later on. Even though my mom wanted to pierce my sister's ears when she was a few months old, my step-father did not want it done. So they waited until Jillian was about 10. One got infected. Jillian hated dealing with it so she let them close up. A few months ago, she had them pierced again. No problems this time.

For a baby, I think at a few months old it shouldn't be a problem. I also think that as a baby, the mom has more control over making sure the earrings stay in and that it's kept clean. I think part of the problem with my sister the first time she got them pierced was that she kept playing with it and didn't follow the instructions they gave her.

But, it's really up to mom and dad. I don't see it hurtimg the child either way...if she gets it done as a baby or later on.