How and at what age should a child’s or girl’s ears be pierced? Which earrings to choose for a girl for the first time?

The article contains detailed information on the issue of piercing a child's ears, including describing the basic techniques that are used for this, contains recommendations for caring for pierced ears, helps determine the appropriate age for the procedure, and answers many other questions.

The dilemma of ear piercing sooner or later occupies the thoughts of almost all parents of girls. Many doubts and questions arise. On the one hand, every mother is driven by the desire to make her princess even more beautiful and sweeter; on the other hand, there is a fear of making a decision without the conscious will of the child; on the third, there are health issues and the risk of undesirable consequences. How to find a middle ground, and when is the best time to decide on this procedure?

At what age can a child or girl’s ears be pierced?

girl with earrings
Naturally, there is no clear universal age for ear piercing. First of all, you need to honestly answer the following questions:

• Why do you want to pierce your child's ears?
• What are you most afraid of?

Causes:

• Perhaps you remember how scared you were and want to pierce your child’s ears as soon as possible
• I'm tired of how many people often ask whether you have a girl or a boy
• Everyone you know to your kids has already had their ears pierced, and you don’t want your child to fall behind in anything.
• the child asks very much himself

The most common fears:

• hurting a child
• negative consequences of a puncture
• making decisions for the child that he will not approve of at a conscious age

baby with pierced ears
If you are driven by the first three reasons, you must realize that you are doing this primarily for yourself. Think about it: if you were a child, you would approve of the same behavior of your parents. If you are sure that your baby will only thank you in the future for the ears pierced in early childhood, ear piercing will not cause harm if done responsibly. But if there are still doubts, it is better to postpone the procedure. You can get your ears pierced at any age if you wish.

The simplest case is when you are interested in ear piercing at the request of a child. All you need to do is study the issue from a medical point of view. Fortunately, there are few restrictions here either. Almost all representatives of medicine will recommend your age from 3 to 11-12 years. And if a child has made a decision on his own and asks to have his ears pierced, most likely he falls into this age range.

child trying on earrings

Age from three years is explained by the following:

• A younger child is more susceptible to inflammatory processes, which is possible during the piercing procedure. Many medications have an age limit of up to 2-3 years, so it may be difficult to get medical help in case of complications
• It is difficult to explain to a small child that during the healing period the ears should not be touched; the child grabs everything in sight, can bring in dirt, get caught in the earring or try to remove it
• Treatment of ears after piercing can bring discomfort to the child, and a little restless stubborn person may rebel against the unpleasant procedure
• Children's ears undergo changes; the final formation of cartilage and the auricle occurs, according to various estimates, by the 4th-6th year
• After three years, the child can already talk about his feelings and desires

Regarding concerns about pain, psychologists say that a child under 1.5-2 years of age most likely will not understand what happened to him and will not feel fear or pain. In contrast to older age, when children often want, but are afraid to get their ears pierced.

fear of ear piercing

However, it should be noted that in the first case, you will get rid of the problem of fear, but you risk showing selfish tendencies and imposing your desires on the child, and you will also have to approach the choice of a specialist and caring for the puncture as responsibly as possible due to the vulnerability of a very small person.

In the second case, the child’s choice will be conscious, but he will have to face a feeling of fear and anticipation of pain. In adolescence (after 12 years), you will still have to go through a complex and longer healing process.

In fairness, I would like to note that modern piercing techniques are much less painful than those with which our parents pierced their ears, but this did not stop those who really wanted to see beautiful stones in their ears.

What to remember when getting your ears pierced

Earrings have always been a popular accessory for women, and if the ears were not pierced in childhood, many strive to do so consciously already in adolescence. There are cases when young girls pierce their ears themselves or ask a friend to do it. Under no circumstances should you do this! There is too great a risk of introducing an infection into an open wound, which can lead to blood poisoning and sepsis.

In addition, the earlobe is a special “conductor” to the health of other organs. There are many points on it that are associated with the functioning of the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, nervous and cardiovascular systems. Therefore, you need to pierce your earlobes only in the salon, and only with an experienced specialist who, by the way, will advise on the issue of caring for the wound in the first days after the procedure.

How to prepare for your child's ear piercing?

the girl wants earrings
The first stage has been completed: the decision to pierce her ears has been made. Your next steps:

• study contraindications, if necessary, consult a doctor, choose a method of piercing
• decide on the location of the procedure
• wait for the right time
• if the child is not an infant and is already able to understand, you should first tell him, without intimidation, what awaits him so that he is psychologically prepared, but you should not “get too hung up”, since the child may become more nervous than the puncture procedure itself lasts
• provide proper aftercare
• buy the “right” earrings

When should children not have their ears pierced?

exclamation mark
With all the best desire, there are situations when ear piercing is undesirable or even contraindicated:

• in the presence of any ear diseases (only with the permission of an otolaryngologist)
• in case of diagnosing chronic and systemic diseases (diabetes mellitus, asthma, hepatitis, lupus, epilepsy, etc.)
• for dermatological problems (eczema, dermatitis, crusts behind the ears, etc.)
• with an abnormal structure of the auricle or the presence of voluminous moles on the earlobe
• if you are allergic to nickel (as a rule, nickel is used in the production of earrings, even in small quantities) or other metals
• if blood clotting indicators do not meet the standards
• with a pronounced predisposition to scar formation, etc.

It is also not recommended to pierce the ears if the child has recently suffered from an infectious disease, if he or she is feeling generally unwell, or if the child is scared or crying.

Puncture care

Now you know how to remove medical stud earrings. But remember one thing. When you remove the earrings, the channel will be the diameter of their post. It is not recommended to insert jewelry with a thicker pin diameter. The same as earrings with an “English lock”. Otherwise, you can injure the canal and cause an infection. The lobe is an elastic and soft fabric. Over time, the diameter of the channel will acquire the size required for earrings of any design you choose.

Whatever earrings you insert, do not press the clasp too tightly to the earlobe. The result can bring big trouble.

Where is the best place to pierce a child's ears: at home or in a salon?

In most cases, this question can be answered unequivocally - in a beauty salon or medical center/clinic. You should pay particular attention to this issue when piercing the ears of a very small baby.

ear piercing in salon

The advantages of carrying out the procedure in special conditions are obvious:

• professionalism and experience of specialists
• availability of necessary tools
• sterile conditions
• qualified care consultation

However, the service of having a specialist visit your home is becoming popular. This may be justified if, for example, the child is small and you are afraid of appearing in a public place again, or the child reacts sharply to an unfamiliar environment, and you are worried that this will become additional stress for the baby. In this case, the home environment will help psychologically make the ear piercing procedure easier for the child.

The main thing is to make sure that the specialist has a medical education and has the right to carry out such procedures, and is also equipped with all the necessary sterile instruments.

IMPORTANT: It is strictly not recommended to pierce a child’s ears yourself. This can lead to very serious complications.

An experienced cosmetologist will make the piercing symmetrical, painless and safe.

Which earrings are best for a small child?

It is better to choose the first earrings for a girl with the direct participation of their future owner. Naturally, at one year old, the little princess is unlikely to help her mother in this important process, but at the age of two or three, she can easily do so.

Gold earrings with cubic zirconia from the Sunlight children's collection.
Fortunately, we are all now armed with gadgets with Internet access, so it is not necessary to drag a beautiful woman of tender age to jewelry stores - just look through their virtual catalogs together.

Earrings for children are usually placed in separate sections of catalogs, because they have fundamental differences from models intended for adults.

A few years ago there was a boom in earring designs for children - with strawberries, cherries, cartoon characters, cats, fish, and so on. They were worn even by older girls and ladies prone to shocking behavior. In 2022, this trend is no longer relevant: children's clothing is left to children.

Painless ear piercing for children: how to pierce ears without pain

ear piercing with a gun
The main methods of ear piercing currently are:

• manual piercing with a needle
• pistol piercing
• piercing with System 75

The natural desire of parents is to protect the child from pain. Therefore, a “gun” is usually used to pierce the ears of children. The improved gun technology using System 75 is the most painless.

The procedure for piercing a child's ears with a needle, pros and cons

piercing needles
A long-used method of piercing involves manual piercing with a special catheter needle.

Advantages:

• the needle is selected taking into account the size of the earlobe
• there is no restriction on the choice of earrings (you can wear any earrings at once, including gold ones)

IMPORTANT: It should be remembered that gold may contain impurities, which often cause allergic reactions, earring rejection, etc. That is why, during the healing period, preference should be given to earrings made of special medical materials or 999 gold (without impurities)

Flaws:

• the sight of a needle can really scare a child
• the procedure is relatively painful and lengthy
• often accompanied by the appearance of small droplets of blood, which can cause fear in the baby

It is for these reasons that needle piercing is not recommended for children. Although this method is becoming less popular among adults.

How else can you remove earrings?

It would seem that there is nothing complicated in the procedure for replacing earrings, but quite a lot of people complain that the lock cannot be removed. How to remove medical stud earrings? Tips will help you carry out this process correctly and painlessly:

1. Quite often, ichor gets into the lock, which dries up and does not allow the earring to be unfastened. In this case, you can try soaking the lock with alcohol or cologne. You can also try to soak the dried ichor on the earring while taking a bath.
2. You can try to unclench the lock. You need to insert each point into the rings of the lock and gently unclench them. You should not do this procedure yourself; you will need outside help.
3. As a last resort, you can try to bite the earring using wire cutters. You need to act very carefully so as not to damage your ear.

The last two tips are quite controversial. If handled incorrectly, you can damage the lock, bend the earring, or injure your ear. Therefore, you should think several times about whether it is worth resorting to such methods if it was not possible to remove the carnations in a safe way.

The procedure for piercing a child’s ears with a “gun”: pros and cons

ear piercing gun
The most common method of ear piercing, which is the use of a reusable “gun”.

• Before piercing, the “gun” and earlobe are disinfected
• Sterilely packaged earring studs chosen by you on the spot are inserted into the “gun”
• The stem of the earring acts as a needle
• In an instant, the earring is shot into the earlobe using a pistol and is automatically fastened

Advantages:

• rapidity
• painlessness
• sterility
• the processes of piercing, inserting and fastening the earring occur simultaneously
• the use of special earrings made of medical steel, which practically do not cause allergies and promote good healing

As time passes, earrings can be exchanged for gold or silver

ear piercing with a gun

Flaws:

• a reusable “gun”, despite disinfection, still carries a small risk of infection
• when pierced, the device makes a sound that can frighten the child and discourage the desire to pierce the second ear
• relatively limited selection of earrings
• The “gun”, like any automatic device, may not work or “stick”, which can cause an unpredictable reaction from the child

However, the likelihood of the negative consequences of the “gun” being realized is very small, and therefore it is popular, especially for piercing the ears of children.

Duration of wearing

Medical earrings should not be removed for six weeks. At the very least, five. If you have your cartilage pierced, wear the earrings for about twelve weeks. During this time, the correct channel will be formed and its complete healing will occur. When the tissues move apart, this makes the procedure painless. If you change earrings ahead of schedule, you may touch the walls of the canal, and this will lead to inflammation. In general, there is no need to rush.

Ear piercing for children using System 75

We are talking about new equipment from the American company STUDEX Co. USA. Professional ear piercing device SYSTEM 75 (System 75) is:

• disposable sterile cartridge with a pair of sterile containers with earring needles
• reusable tool

System 75
Immediately before the puncture:

• sterile containers with earrings are opened
• the cartridge with earrings-needles is installed on top of the instrument
• the device is brought to the ear with the sterile part - the cartridge
• puncture is carried out
• the earring is in the ear when closed

How to remove earrings correctly?

Naturally, you will want to change the earrings you used to pierce your ears for others that are more attractive. To do this, you will need to carefully remove the existing carnations. This is not difficult to do. But you should follow a few recommendations on how to remove stud earrings after being pierced with a gun.

First, you need to ensure the safety of the procedure, so be sure to wash your hands. This simple measure will help avoid the possible introduction of dirt into the punctured channel. In addition, you need to prepare alcohol or hydrogen peroxide and a piece of sterile bandage or gauze for processing.

To remove the earring, you will need to perform two steps: unfasten it and take it out. The biggest problems arise when unfastening. To avoid damaging your ear, you need to grab the earring from the front with one hand, and the lock on the opposite side with the other.

There is no need to rush; You should be careful not to injure your ear. Once the lock is undone, you can remove the stud. For the first time, there may be some difficulties in pulling out the earring - this should not be scary, as it is the norm. Then you need to treat your ears with alcohol or peroxide and let them rest for two to three hours. After this, you can put on new earrings, after treating them with alcohol. If the pair of earrings you are wearing are studs, do not press the earring tightly against your ear with the clasp.

Pros and cons of ear piercing using System 75

Advantages:

• rapidity
• absence of noise, unlike a regular “pistol”, which is important so as not to scare the child
• maximum sterility due to disposable cartridges
• the needle is very thin and specially sharpened, which ensures virtually no pain
• neither the earring nor the clasp come into contact with the reusable part of the device, which increases the level of sterility of the procedure
• the design of the device practically eliminates the risk of a mistake and does not require additional settings, since the earrings are already installed according to individual sizes in the cartridges as required
• there is the possibility of ear piercing at different times due to the fact that each earring is individually packaged in a sterile container
• needle earrings are made of medical hypoallergenic steel, titanium, bioflex

ear piercing with System 75
significant disadvantages , except that:

• the earring needle is ultra-thin, which means that at first you can only wear earrings with a thin bow
• the choice of first earrings here is also limited to those specially produced for System 75
• the likelihood of an automatic device malfunctioning or jamming is practically reduced to zero, but it still exists

Features of clasps on children's earrings

The second most important issue after age is the type of clasp on children's earrings. After all, it is she who determines the degree of comfort of jewelry to wear. Many mothers are afraid that their child may lose white gold earrings, so they opt for budget options.

Remember: if the earrings are chosen with the correct clasp, the risk of losing the jewelry is minimal.

Congo rings

For children over 3 years old, it is preferable to buy conga rings of small diameter. A child can catch larger rings with his hands during active play, injuring the earlobe.

Protruding or pointed elements on the ring can injure the child’s delicate skin or get tangled in a hat or sweater neck.

Italian clasp

Most often, such a lock is used on exclusive jewelry. In addition to reliability, the Italian clasp has another advantage - the ability to regulate the compression force on the child’s earlobe.

It is very easy to treat the piercing by opening the earring with one movement of your fingers.

Often, an Italian clasp is used in jewelry with stones, which can become loose and fall out if the child is extremely active.

French castle

These earrings are comfortable to wear due to the flexible loop. They are mobile in the lobe, which is both a plus and a minus. On the one hand, the product will not press or rub, but on the other hand, it can easily come unfastened.

The earrings are put on using a special bow that is attached to a loop at the bottom. Loop earrings are also suitable for very small children, as they do not cause discomfort during sleep.

At what time of year is it recommended to pierce a child's ears?

When choosing the appropriate option for piercing your child’s ears, pay attention to the time of the procedure. At high air temperatures, the healing process is more difficult and longer, often accompanied by inflammatory processes. In addition, during the hot season, the child may express a desire to swim in a river or other body of water, which is not recommended until the punctured canal heals. Therefore, summer is not the best time to get your ears pierced.

As for the winter period, the risk of infection is low. But keep in mind that your child will often be wearing a hat, which can cause unwanted chafing and prevent proper healing.

girl with pierced ears wearing a hat

Perhaps the most successful period will be the off-season. In any case, focus not on the calendar month, but on weather conditions. The colder it is, the better the wound will heal.

How to remove medical studs correctly

Removing the nails is required according to the following algorithm:

1. With two fingers - index and thumb, you need to grab the front side of the jewelry, and with the other hand, with some effort, you need to pull the clasp.
2. The first time it is difficult to remove the fastener, for this reason you need to be careful and hold tightly to the top of the studs so as not to pull the lobe and damage the newly formed canal.
3. After removing the medical nails from the hole, you need to carefully treat the hole with Chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide or another antiseptic solution.
4. Earrings that will be put on need to be left in medical alcohol for 2-5 minutes - in order to protect only the healed hole from infection.

Before removing the studs used to pierce your ears, you need to wash your hands with antibacterial soap and disinfect your ears by wiping them with an antiseptic solution.

Advice and recommendations from experts

There are some recommendations from specialists who can prevent the negative consequences of removing medical studs used to perform a puncture from the ear:

When choosing jewelry, give preference to gold. This metal is the safest and rarely causes side effects.

1. The jewelry that is inserted after removing the medical studs must be made of hypoallergenic material - it is prohibited to insert jewelry directly after healing, since there is a high probability of suppuration.
2. When selecting earrings, you need to pay attention to the stem - an excessively thin one is undesirable, since a fresh hole will quickly tighten and subsequently it will be difficult to insert jewelry with a thicker bow.
3. The earrings should be easy to put on and easy to remove from the hole - this will prevent injury to the fresh channel.
4. The clasp of the earrings should be secure enough, but not pinch the earlobe - if the clasp of the jewelry squeezes the ear, then you need to stop wearing it.

The shape of the decoration can be different, but after removing the honey studs, it is not advisable to wear massive earrings with pendant elements.

Important! The new channel is extremely susceptible to damage, and swaying earrings or too heavy ones will constantly injure it.

How should you care for your child's ears after a piercing?

The most important part of ear piercing is proper care. As a rule, the basic recommendations that will probably be given to you in the salon/clinic after piercing are as follows:

1. Do not remove the earrings during the healing time, which is approximately 1-1.5 months. The exact time, depending on the piercing method, can be checked with the specialist 2 . Treat the puncture sites daily (see below) 3. On the 2-3rd day, begin the procedure of rotating the earrings in the ears, which is necessary to prevent stagnation, overgrowth and for the purpose of natural expansion of the punctured holes, since when pierced with a gun, in particular with System 75, they are very narrow for standard earrings

IMPORTANT: It is advisable to scroll in both directions, and you can also move the earrings back and forth without unfastening them and strictly keeping your hands clean.

child with earrings
4. For the first few days, it is better to refrain from any water procedures and excessive physical activity 5. Adhere to enhanced sanitary and hygienic measures: avoid contact with any potential sources of irritation and infection: telephone, dirty hands, tight hats and scarves, etc. . 6. It is best to also temporarily eliminate the risk of hair catching with new earrings by braiding your hair up (high ponytail, bun) 7. After the healing period is over, temporary earrings made of medical alloys can be removed and replaced with gold or silver ones. Wearing the original earrings for a longer period of time is also not prohibited.

Medical earrings. Filming with an assistant

And about this in more detail. How to remove medical earrings? What does that require? First, soap and water. Secondly, a piece of bandage. Thirdly, hydrogen peroxide. And finally, an assistant. However, you can remove the earrings yourself. However, this is not very convenient.

So, the assistant washes his hands thoroughly. Take the front part of the earring with one hand, and the clasp with the other. And it pulls hard. The earrings are removed with great effort. If there is no one to ask for help, but you cannot remove them yourself, contact the salon where you had your ears pierced.

Treating a child's ears after piercing

hydrogen peroxide
To carry out antiseptic manipulations at puncture sites, it is recommended to use hydrogen peroxide (3%), chlorhexidine, miramistin and similar drugs. You can treat the earlobes with alcohol solutions, but preferably in older children. It is not recommended to use alcohol for small crumbs. In addition, when piercing with System 75, you may be offered to purchase special lotions and treatment solutions from STUDEX.

products from STUDEX

Sometimes, immediately after a puncture, a specialist treats the wound with medical glue. In this case, the maintenance process is greatly facilitated; there is no need for daily processing and twisting of the earring until the glue disappears on its own.

Otherwise, it is necessary to apply an antiseptic with a cotton swab to the pierced hole at least twice a day for a month. In this case, you should not remove the earring; you must carefully move it away from the earlobe and treat the puncture site on both sides (and on the clasp side too).

How long does it take for ears to heal after a piercing?

The rate of tissue healing varies greatly between adults and children. We will look at how much tissue regeneration occurs after piercing in young people after 17:

Type	Time (weeks)
Earlobe	2–4
Helix	8–10
Anti-helix, upper helix	6–8
Daith	Up to 12
Industrial	8–10
Tragus, tragus, antitragus	6–12

At the same time, if you remove the earring, the ear will heal much faster. For example, an unsuccessful lobe piercing will be invisible 2 months after removing the jewelry, and a cartilage piercing will be invisible after 3 months.

Consequences of piercing a child's ears

The presence of slight redness and mild pain during the first two days after the piercing should not be a cause for concern. This is a normal reaction of the body. The only thing you can check is how the clasp fits against your earlobe. If it is too pressed, it is better to loosen it a little to prevent compression and provide air access to the wound.

ear after piercing

One of the fears that plague those who decide to have their ears pierced is the incorrectly chosen point for the piercing and, as a result, dysfunction of certain organs, in particular visual impairment. The ears are indeed actively used in acupuncture to treat many ailments due to the presence of many projection points. Thus, on the lobe there are projections of the organs of vision, tongue, jaw, etc.

However, there is no reliable evidence of harm to health from ear piercing. Therefore, if you turn to professionals with extensive experience, there is no reason to be afraid.

Possible consequences of ear piercing may include:

• Inflammation If the redness does not decrease, the child complains of pain, the earlobe is swollen or pus is already visible, it means that an infection has entered the wound and the inflammatory process has begun. In this case, it is better to immediately seek medical help. With timely treatment (usually the application of ointments like Levomikol is added to the standard treatment), the source of inflammation can be quickly neutralized

IMPORTANT: It is not always necessary to remove the earring if there are signs of inflammation; it can act as drainage. Otherwise, there is a risk that the hole will close on the outside, leaving purulent formations inside.

Therefore, do not take any measures (except for antiseptic treatment) before consulting a doctor or a specialist who pierced your ears, if he has a medical education

puncture inflammation

• Rejection is a fairly rare occurrence, but the possibility exists. In this case, the tissues reject the material from which the earring is made, pushing it out of the lobe. In the initial stages, you can notice how the earring goes down. If you suspect rejection, consult your doctor immediately

• Allergic reaction The metal of the earrings, as mentioned above, can cause allergies. Therefore, if your child is prone to allergies, choose earrings made of titanium or bioflex.

How long can you wear your first earrings without taking them off?

The medical material from which the first ear piercing earrings were made does not differ in appearance from precious metals. But it is precisely this that protects the wound in the lobe from inflammation and is suitable for all people of any age. Whereas a person may be allergic to gold or silver.

Not only the material is important, but also the correct type of fastener. The ease of removing jewelry after a piercing depends on its type.

There are three types of stud latches:

• thread - the second part of the earring is screwed onto the base like a screw;
• silicone retainer - glides smoothly along the body of the jewelry, but can fly off during wear;
• classic lock - snaps tightly at a certain level, it is most often chosen for the first earrings in life.

The nails are removed only after the ear has completely healed. On average, this process takes from 1 to 2 months, depending on the regenerative ability of the body.

After a piercing, the ear must be treated with disinfectants. A solution of salicylic acid, low concentration hydrogen peroxide, or medical alcohol is suitable for this. To ensure that the solutions get into the wound, they are carefully dripped onto the base of the jewelry and gently moved in the lobe. It should pinch.

How to eliminate the risk of infection after a child’s ear piercing?

An important condition for successful healing of a punctured hole is sterility. Of course, achieving absolute purity in a child is very difficult. But it is possible to reduce the risk of infection to a minimum level.

• You should talk to the child (meaning an older child) and explain the consequences of poor hygiene and infection of the wound on the ear
• If the child is too small, you should carefully monitor his hands, do not allow him to temporarily go into the sandbox or dirty water
• It is necessary to responsibly follow all recommendations for caring for pierced ears.
• It is advisable to review the child’s wardrobe during the healing period, eliminating items of clothing that may injure the earlobes
• Avoid touching your child's ears with your hands.

How long after you can remove the carnations?

Medical studs must be worn for at least 6 weeks.

For reference! For the studs used for punctures, medical hypoallergenic alloys are used, which are completely inert in relation to the body and do not cause the development of allergic reactions.

If you want to remove the carnations, you need to make sure that there are no such manifestations:

• inflammation of the hole;
• discharge of ichor, blood and pus;
• strong resistance and pain when turning the nail in the hole;
• severe redness around the hole.

Completely safe removal of medical studs, provided there are no complications during the healing period, becomes possible after 2 months from the date of puncture.

Features of ear piercing for children under one year old

infant with earrings
Infants, in particular up to six months, spend a lot of time in a lying position, both on their back and on their side, rubbing against the sides of the bed, against the back of the stroller, etc., which can become an obstacle to rapid healing and cause unwanted damage to the earlobes. Therefore, subsequent care and monitoring of babies’ ears requires more vigilance from parents.

In addition, infants may, without much enthusiasm, accept the daily ritual of treating their ears, especially with alcohol solutions. And parents will have to suffer to apply antiseptic to the resourceful baby.

However, it is becoming increasingly common to see three-month-old babies wearing earrings. Therefore, the final decision remains with the parents.

What not to do

You cannot remove medical studs until the holes have fully healed and the canal has formed. You should make sure that the tissue of the lobe around the puncture is not swollen, since in this case the extraction process will be difficult, even if the hole has completely healed. Also, after complete healing and removal of the first studs, it is not advisable to immediately put on earrings - it is better to give your ears an hour’s rest and only then put on the next piece of jewelry.

When the stud does not yield to effort, you do not need to remove it yourself - you need to contact specialists who will perform the manipulation as painlessly as possible and without unnecessary trauma to the lobe.

For reference! Sometimes the clasp of medical nails is too tight and the use of specialized wire cutters may be required.

Features of ear piercing for older children

Compared to a younger age, the wound will take longer to heal than in a small child. In addition, children often experience fear of punctures at an older age.

older child's ear piercing

Doctors recommend piercing ears before the age of 11-12, since then there is a high probability of scarring. But there are also plenty of examples of women getting their ears pierced at the age of 30.

How to choose your child's first earrings? Rules for choosing earrings

Basic requirements for the first earrings:

• ease
• small size
• no curls, convex parts, sharp edges
• hypoallergenic materials
• strong clasp

star earring
When piercing ears with a “gun” or System 75, the earrings offered usually satisfy these requirements. In addition, there is a selection of earrings with stones, including Swarovski, pearls, gold plated, surgical steel, varieties of Teflon RTFE, titanium, etc.

The shape of earrings can be varied: hearts, circles, stars, triangles, etc. The main thing is miniature and neat.

earrings

The earrings in the “pistol” are “studs”, i.e. provide a reliable, short clasp that will not interfere with the child and prevents spontaneous opening.

stud earrings

In addition, a possible option for children’s earrings is the “English clasp,” which is difficult to open and has the advantage of not squeezing the earlobe. But you need to choose the right size so that the earring does not dangle or hang forward.

earrings with English clasp

Earrings for girls: which design is better?

When choosing children's earrings for regular wear, you need to consider several factors. Children's jewelry should have a secure clasp. They should be small so as not to cling to hair or clothing. They should not have sharp parts or protruding stones. By the way, stud earrings, despite all their popularity, are not the best choice for a little girl: their sharp legs can dig into the neck and interfere with sleep. An alternative could be small hoop earrings.

“As for the theme of jewelry, earrings with images of cartoon heroes and heroines are popular among little girls,” says Ivan Plastun. “Toy earrings are also in demand: in the form of a slice of watermelon or cake, in the form of a flower or some kind of animal.”

“Older girls love jewelry with colored stones and jewelry sets when the earrings come with a bracelet or ring,” admits the expert.

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What earrings should children not wear?

You should not choose gold or silver earrings as your first earrings. Gold contains impurities that cause allergies; silver oxidizes when it comes into contact with an open wound. Earrings made from these metals can and are preferably worn after pierced ears have healed.

girl with heart earrings

Children should not wear:

• cheap jewelry
• massive earrings
• earrings with a protruding stone without secure fixation
• long earrings

It is better to give preference to specialized stores and beauty salons, and also choose earrings for your child, taking into account the safety criterion, and only then pay attention to aesthetics. However, the appearance of earrings should not be completely excluded from the calculation. They should serve as a source of pride for the girl and, first of all, please the child.

Flight of fancy: design of earrings for children

The children's line of jewelry is in no way inferior to adults: personalized models, with flowers, with fairy-tale characters/animals, with one decorative insert or several.

It is unlikely that any 15-year-old girl will wear earrings in the form of bunnies or turtles; rather, she will opt for stylish models seen in photographs in a fashion magazine. And, conversely, heavy, intricate earrings will look ridiculous on a one-year-old child. Therefore, for a girl, matching the decoration design to her age plays an important role!

For older children, you can buy earrings with pendants made of stones; cubic zirconia and zirconium are most often used. The most popular decorations are in the shape of flowers, berries and animals.

If the girl is actively interested in jewelry, let her take part in choosing gold earrings. Some will prefer simple and comfortable congo earrings of small diameter, while others will like playful earrings in the shape of kittens. One girl will be delighted with gold earrings without inserts, sparkling only due to the “diamond cut” treatment, another will like models with red, green or blue stones.

Ear piercing for children: tips and reviews

mother and daughter with earrings

• The decision to pierce your ears should be balanced and thoughtful.
• It is important to choose a good specialist and carry out the procedure under sterile conditions
• Modern methods of ear piercing are practically painless and do not take much time.
• Be prepared that after the first ear is pierced, the child may refuse to repeat the procedure on the second. Don't insist, give the child some time
• Aftercare plays an important role in the success of ear piercings.
• When choosing your first earrings, give preference to safe and non-allergic options

Earrings are one of the first attributes of a girl’s introduction to the world of beauty. A responsible approach to ear piercing and choosing the first earrings will be the key to developing a child’s good self-esteem, and will allow the little girl to feel equal to her main idol – her mother.

Ear piercing earrings

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There are a huge number of options for earrings for ear piercing. You can choose any decoration in terms of style and shape, but it is not advisable to experiment with metals. It is better to use a medical alloy - this will help your ear avoid possible infections and recover faster. And when the puncture heals, feel free to use gold, silver and jewelry.

Author: Alexander Moskalets