I just don’t like it when babies are pierced. I used to have a home daycare and not only does the aspect of infection scare me, but I have saved several babies from choking on earrings or the earring backs. The kind for babies are not supposed to come off, but they do sometimes. I like your point of view on things. No, it doesn’t make you a bad parent, and we as parents don’t always make the right decisions for our children.

It is sad that there is a test to get your drivers liscense, but no test to become a parent and be totally responsible for the life of a human being.

I forgot to tell you to wash it gently and make sure to rinse it gently, but make sure all the soap is rinsed off.

It is totally normal for your tattoo to flake off some color, or black in your case. I read the other posts and I have never heard of not getting your tattoo wet. I am covered in tats and I was always told to wash them 2-3 times per day, let them air dry and then apply A&D ointment in a thin layer. They are not supposed to scab although they should get dry and shed or peel some. If they scab, then the artist went too deep. Do not scrub or wash vigorously but wash gently with soap and water and it doesn’t matter if the water hits it directly as long as it is a gentle spray. It is gross to not wash a new tattoo, infection could set in. After the tattoo sheds, then start applying a mild fragrance free lotion to the area. I use palmers cocoa butter lotion on mine, but if your pores clog easily, then use a different kind. Best of luck.

I got a tattoo removed from my hand years ago by a lazer and it scarred really bad. I am getting one removed from my neck now and am getting excellent results. It hurts me really bad, but I use a numbing cream 1 hour before which makes it tolerable. Without the cream I cry! I can stand 2 1/2 hours of tattooing without being uncomfortable, but removal is a different pain. It is more like a burn, but maybe mine hurts more being on my neck.

Tattoo lazer removal in Memphis, Tn costs about $300 per session at a good place. I got a tattoo on my hand lazered years ago and have a bad scar, but now lazers work much better. I am getting a tattoo on my neck removed and have had 4 sessions so far. It is working, but I will probably need 6 or more sessions to finish. Pretty expensive. If you don’t mind having a tattoo, I would get a cover- up by an experienced cover-up artist.

I have a tattoo on my neck I am getting removed. I have had 3 to 4 sessions and I am getting very good results. Cost is $300 per session and the pain is almost unbearable but I want to become a nurse so I must get it off.