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Deciding whether or not to pierce a baby’s ears is different for every family. Some choose to go for it while others prefer to wait until their little one can make the choice themselves. Neither opinion is right or wrong, and your choice will ultimately be what you feel is best.
Religion or culture. Some cultures and religions support ear piercing in babies. In many Latin American cultures, for example, piercing babies’ ears is very common. Ear piercing also has deep roots in Hindu culture, with ceremonies taking place to celebrate the event.
Ear Piercing In Babies
Choice. Your baby won’t get a say in getting her ears pierced. However, if she chooses not to wear earrings when she’s older, taking them out is always an option. Some parents and caregivers do, however, want to wait until a child is old enough to make the decision herself.
Allergic reactions or infections. You may not know your baby has a sensitivity or allergy to earring metals until after you’ve pierced her ears. She can also develop an infection the piercing itself, which is why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends diligently caring for the piercings as directed.
Pediatrician advice. If you’re on the fence about piercing your baby’s ears, pediatricians may be able to offer advice based on their opinion. If they’re neutral on the subject, they may still have helpful tips on caring for piercings. They may even offer in-office piercing to ensure that it happens in a sterile, safe environment.
Month Old Baby Taken To Doctor After Her Grandma Secretly Pierced Her Ears
Wait until at least three months, if possible. Some medical experts believe that skipping the newborn phase and waiting until your baby is at least three to six months old is the best course of action. An infection from piercing, while rare, can still happen, and could cause a fever in your baby. Fevers can quickly become serious in babies under three months of age.
Be mindful of choking risks. Earrings can be a choking hazard for babies and toddlers (as can any jewelry) if they become loose. Check frequently to make sure her earrings are securely in place with backs fastened. You can also purchase earrings with locking backs that lower the risk of your baby getting a hold of them.
Use real gold earrings. The AAP suggests using only gold earrings on your baby. They are a bit pricier than others, but they also carry a much lower risk of inflammation and infection than other metals, like nickel.
Ear Piercing For Kids: Right Age And Safety Tips
Follow care instructions to a T. After you get your baby’s ears pierced, make sure you’re clear on all after-care instructions. You should understand how and when to turn them, how to clean them, and how long to keep them in before switching pairs. Being diligent about after-care can prevent infection.
Ultimately, the choice to pierce or not to pierce is yours. Ear piercing carries low risks for any age, but risks do exist. The best course of action is to learn as much as you can about the process.All What to Expect content that addresses health or safety is medically reviewed by a team of vetted health professionals. OurMedicalReview Board includes OB/GYNs, pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, doulas, lactation counselors, endocrinologists, fertility specialists and more.
Thinking about piercing your little one's ears? Here's help on deciding when and how, choosing the right earrings and caring for her ears after the deed is done.
Baby Uneven Ear Piercing
Whether it's a longstanding tradition in your family or you just love some baby bling, you might wonder when babies can get their ears pierced. Because of the required upkeep to prevent infection and every tot's penchant for swallowing just about anything that isn't food, both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and many doctors recommend holding off until your child is mature enough to clean the piercing herself.
Ultimately, it's a personal decision not just for you, but your child as well. So give it the thought it deserves, and do your homework about the best techniques and technicians.
According to the AAP, if an ear piercing is performed and cared for correctly, there is little risk —no matter how old your child is. Trusted Source American Academy of Pediatrics Avoiding Infection After Ear Piercing See All Sources
Ear Piercing For Babies Without Pain: 5 Tips
While there's more concern with other body piercings (which have a higher likelihood of infection), any piercing has some possibility of bloodstream infections, including tetanus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Trusted Source American Academy of Pediatrics Body Piercings, Teens & Potential Health Risks: AAP Report Explained See All Sources
But, if your child is up to date on her shots, this will lower the risk of some of these infections. Trusted Source KidsHealth From Nemours Tetanus See All Sources
Wherever you go, you'll want to ask some questions. Make sure you know (and observe) whether the technician washes his or her hands with germicidal soap, uses new surgical gloves, and either sterilizes or uses disposable piercing tools. Piercing guns can't be sterilized between procedures because the plastic parts will melt.Tips for getting your child's ears pierced
When Can You Pierce A Baby's Ears?
During the first week after piercing, apply rubbing alcohol or an antibiotic ointment to the piercing site twice a day to help prevent infection and heal those ears quickly.How long does it take for ear piercings to heal?
The piercing site should heal up after six weeks, at which point you can change your child's earrings; make sure to clean all earrings with rubbing alcohol before putting them on. You can also stop daily piercing maintenance other than bathing.
Of course, continue to keep an eye on your child's piercing. (Never underestimate the power of sticky toddler fingers.) If you notice any signs of infection at the piercing site —a change in color, tenderness, swelling or prolonged bleeding — or suspect your child swallowed an earring, contact your pediatrician right away.
A Guide On Ear Piercing For Children
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Month12 Month13 Month14 Month15 Month16 Month17 Month18 Month19 Month20 Month21 Month22 Month23 Month24 Month25 Month26 Month27 Month28 Month29 Month30 Month31 Month32 Month33 Month34 Month35 Month36Rowan has completely transformed the ear piercing experience for infants, children, and adults alike. Ear piercing for infants is often clinical, simply focusing on safety and efficiency. However, Rowan has created a celebratory medical ear piercing experience, that is not just a milestone for the infant, but for families as well!
Truthfully, it looks similar to any other medical ear piercing we complete! Whether five months old, five years old, or fifteen years old, the process remains the same. We arrive at your home at whatever time works best for you. Being in your home environment already reduces everyone’s stress!
A Guide To Choosing The Best Earrings For Babies And Toddlers
At this point, nurses often go over the procedure and aftercare instructions. This gives parents and opportunity to ask questions and confirm their selection of Rowan’s hypoallergenic earrings. Luckily, all of Rowan’s ear piercing studs are hypoallergenic, making your choice that much easier!
Nurses will start by washing our hands, cleaning our piercing device, and donning gloves. We assess baby’s ears, cleanse the front and back of the ear with alcohol, and mark small dots with a single use sharpie. Parents will have the final say on placement. At this point, we will clean the ear again, insert the sterile cartridge into the device, and ask you to hold your baby. Then, it’s time to pierce!
Piercing is not incredibly painful in and of itself, but of course it hurts a bit! The stress that leads up to the experience can definitely contribute to a painful experience. These five tips are designed to reduce stress in your infant (and you!) and make the ear piercing experience a celebratory milestone!
All About Piercing A Baby's Ears
Truthfully, I think what most infants resist is being held tightly for the experience. While there is a tiny pinch, it’s not incredibly painful. While Rowan nurses carry lidocaine to apply to the ears, many parents are apprehensive using any form of medication on their tiny babies. As a mother, I understand the worry and am here to offer you five tips on ear piercing for babies without pain !
Scheduling the piercing at a time when baby is in a playful, alert time is ideal. Trying to pierce a hungry, tired infant can make it much more stressful for baby. However, don’t fret if we arrive and you’re getting ready to feed baby or baby is sleeping! We can work around this and have more tricks up our sleeve to reducing ear piercing pain!
Prior to the actual ear piercing, our nurses are assessing baby’s skin integrity and ideal ear placement. Often times, our nurses encourage families to help by playing with baby, singing songs or nursery rhymes, and playing television or videos! While nurses need parents to hold baby for the ear piercing itself, we try to avoid this prior to the actual piercing. We
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