Lucy Beaumont splits opinion on piercing babies' ears as she says 'it should be illegal’

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Lucy Beaumont, the star behind hit series such as Meet the Richardsons and Hullraisers has sparked a new debate on social media after she revealed she thought it should be illegal for parents to pierce their babies ears.Taking to Twitter to draw attention to the practice, Lucy hit out at high-street chain Claires Accessories in particular, as the brand is well known for offering on-site piercing in store. “Why isn’t it illegal to pierce a baby’s ears? @claires," began the star. “ I’d like to boycott them to make it stop, it’s mental, I recently saw a baby go from smiley and happy to in complete shock and in pain..

plus the risk of infection. Babies don’t need earrings! #boycottclairesaccesories." Following the post, several fans were quick to weigh in on the situation, with many of Lucy’s followers sharing her belief that piercing babies was cruel and should be reserved for when children are older. “I remember seeing a two year old in there, sobbing and begging them not to do the other ear.

Staff member and her aunt wouldn’t back down, and told her she’d get a toy when it was done. It was a few years ago now but I’ve never forgotten it and regret not intervening,” wrote one fan.

A second fan also agreed adding: “Yes! I’ve always said this, it’s completely unnecessary pain to inflict on a child for the sake of the PARENTS' vanity.The law needs to be changed, no one under the age of 13 should be allowed it to have it done.” Meanwhile a third fan echoed: “I hate to see babies and young children with their ears pierced.