I have known multiple other women who have had the same experience. I agree that you should take them put immediately if you don't like them, but the information that they will never close is untrue. I forgot to mention: Don't over clean! Do not use cotton balls or Q-tips as they leave fibres that will adhere to the skin. DON'T use alcohol as it tends to burn the skin! To all parents: Make sure the person that's piercing your baby or child has experience!
Do NOT pierce your baby with surgical steel as the gauge of the post is thicker and will remove tissue from the lobes. You want to pierce the lobe not remove tissue! Piercing at an early age is always the best - 3 months - as a baby gets older it's harder on the baby and on the parents.
Older children will touch and play with the earrings and want to switch out before the piercing is totally healed. There is a lot more to piercing than shooting an earring on a lobe. Ask for references; even if it's your doctor!
Don't be afraid to ask questions before the piercing. If you're NOT happy with the piercing, remove the earrings immediately!
It will become a permanent piercing. It will NOT close up! Removing the earring immediately will ensure the tissue will grow back together. Ear Piercing for Kids. By Dina Roth Port September 25, Save Pin FB More. What is an appropriate age to get my child's ears pierced?
Are there any other safety measures I should consider? Here's your guide to ear piercing for children, including tips on deciding when to get your children's ears pierced and advice for caring for the healing ears after the piercing. There's no right or wrong answer when it comes to the appropriate age for ear piercing. Some families decide that piercing a baby's ears is the best option, while others prefer to wait until a child is school-aged.
Some parents might prefer to wait even longer, until a child is a pre-teen or teenager. Along with age, there are a few other things to consider before piercing your child's ears. Since the first pair of earrings need to stay in the ears for six weeks and you'll want to keep earrings in the ears for several months after that, it's a good idea to schedule the piercing for a time when your child won't have any activities that require removing the new studs.
Kids who play a sport that requires them to remove all jewelry before practice or games might be better off waiting until the off-season to get their ears pierced. You might also want to check in with your child's physical education teacher. Some physical education programs require students to remove their earrings and other jewelry before class, which can create a difficult situation if your child has recently had their ears pierced. You might be able to come to a compromise with the gym teacher, such as putting bandages over the earrings during class.
It might also be the case that you're better off scheduling your child's first ear piercing during the summer when school is not in session.
By the time school starts up again, the new piercings will be fully healed, and your child can remove their earrings for gym class without any issue. In some cultures, it's common and expected to pierce a baby's ears shortly after birth. In some parts of the world, hospitals will pierce a baby girl's ears before she's discharged from the hospital after her birth.
In cultures where baby girls commonly get their ears pierced, new parents are as likely to receive a pretty pair of earrings for their infant as they are a onesie or a set of bottles. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until a child is old enough to care for the pierced area themselves before piercing the ears, it also notes that ear piercing can be done at any age.
While it's not the official recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, some pediatricians recommend waiting until a baby is three months old before piercing their ears. One reason for that recommendation is that if a baby does get an infection or develop a fever after getting their ears pierced, they'll likely need to go to the hospital if they're under three months of age.
Another reason to wait until your baby is a few months old is to give them time to get some of their vaccinations. Waiting a few months also gives your baby's immune system a chance to develop, meaning they're likely to be better able to fight off any infections if they do occur. Risks of Ear Piercing for Kids There are risks associated with ear piercing for kids, with infection being the most common. Infection: There is a risk of all ear piercings getting infected, but with children, the risk can be greater, especially when they are very young.
If a child is not old enough or responsible enough to care for their own ear piercings, then it falls on parents to keep them clean and healthy. Allergies: Sometimes children will have an allergic reaction to the materials used in earrings. Tearing: People of all ages are at risk of tearing the piercing site if the earring gets pulled or snags on something. This is mostly an issue with long, dangling earrings. They Use the Best Equipment and Materials: Another reason ear piercing for kids should be done by a pediatrician is because of the equipment used.
Also, medical providers will use earrings made of the right materials to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction. Most doctors use earrings made of titanium, surgical steel, or precious metal. They can also offer clear and comprehensive aftercare instructions and are there to follow up if there are any problems like infection after the piercing is done. Leave earrings in for at least 6 weeks after the piercing. Do not remove or change the earrings for at least six weeks, or as long as the piercer recommends.
Teach her how to do it and let her have some autonomy, but supervise from a distance. This is because it can take several months for piercings to fully heal.
If you notice, pain, redness, puss, or swelling that lasts longer than 24 hours post piercing, contact your physician for an exam and treatment. Skip to Main Content. What can we help you find? Book Appointment Online with select physicians. Request Appointment Online to schedule with one of our coordinators.
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