What first earrings to choose for a little girl?

Despite all sorts of Western fads, Russians prefer to raise children in familiar traditions: girls - dresses, dolls, bows and jewelry, boys - pants, cars, construction sets. Moreover, many parents try to emphasize the gender identity of little princesses not only with a special selection of wardrobe, but also with jewelry.

Gold earrings for a girl who has barely sat down on the potty are not such a necessary accessory. A child under one year old is unlikely to understand the aesthetic component of this decoration, but pain during puncture and healing of wounds can cause a lot of problems for both the baby and her parents. But after a year, you can please a little fashionista with such a gift, but you should take seriously both the process of ear piercing and the selection of earrings.

First earrings for a girl: what metal to choose?

If you prefer precious metals, choose 14 karat gold .
A more budget option would be silver earrings.
Most children wear gold jewelry without any adverse effects. This is due to the fact that they are resistant to external influences. Such decorations are durable and can be inherited by other children.

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girl's first earrings can be selected from the following materials:

made of yellow gold in 585 standard;
made of white gold, in addition to gold, the composition includes nickel and palladium;
made of rose gold. Combination of 2 of the above metals. It also contains copper, which gives it a red tint;
Sterling Silver.

Gold earrings for girls for 3 years

When choosing gold earrings for a 3-4 year old girl, you can pay attention not only to studs, but also to conga rings of minimal diameter. Options with imitation pendants in the form of flowers, butterflies, berries and so on are acceptable.

The most important point is to visit the kindergarten: there is no one there to monitor the safety of the earrings and the condition of the ears. Therefore, if the baby attends a kindergarten, it is better to choose the same studs for everyday wear, and leave all other options “for going out” when the girl is under the supervision of her parents.

Advantages of the first earrings for a little girl made of medical gold

In the production of medical gold, nickel alloy, zinc and silver are used. This material is quite safe, so it is often used in the production of jewelry for children.

The main advantages of the first earrings for a girl made of medical gold include:

spectacular shine;
hypoallergenic;
resistant to corrosion;
presentable;
inexpensive;
durable with proper care;
resemble products made of precious metals.

Earrings as a gift

How to choose a child’s earrings as a gift, so that the little fashionista will appreciate the surprise, is the next step:

Bright, miniature embellishments with a compact design attract respect;
Be careful when preparing acid metal so as not to harm your health;
light earrings are practically invisible to ears;
inexpensive earrings are suitable for casual wear;
The choice is in keeping with the taste of a young fashionista.

First earrings for a girl: how to choose a lock?

When choosing the first earrings for a girl, you need to take into account the peculiarity of the lock. It is important that the locks are secure. Otherwise, they will come unfastened during games.
After the girl is 5 years old, choose more practical fasteners. Thanks to this, she will be able to take them off and put them on herself.

Earrings you can choose the gender of the girl's eye color.
There are several types of locks:

Hoop earrings have several types of locks: English and Congo. For little girls, it is preferable to choose products with an English clasp. Congo earrings are suitable for children over 3 years old.
Stud earrings. It is advisable to choose screw locks equipped with threads . This way you can adjust the intensity of the earlobe clamp. You can also choose limiters made of silicone or metal. However, they must be reliable.
French . This is the most practical option, because putting on an earring will not be difficult. However, products can cling to clothing, especially if the size is chosen incorrectly.
Italian . Used in luxury jewelry. With its help, you can control the force of compression of the earlobe.
The earrings do not have a lock. They need to be pulled through the earlobe. Such products are comfortable to wear. For little girls, earrings with a length of no more than 4 cm are suitable. Otherwise, they will cling to the hair.

Children's first earrings: gold, silver or...

For ear piercing itself, studs made of medical alloys are most often used: not very beautiful, but safe and hypoallergenic. If the puncture is made with a needle, then you can insert any children's earrings. During the healing period, jewelry made of titanium or Teflon would be ideal.

But gold earrings are not the best choice, although gold is considered a neutral metal that does not react or oxidize when interacting with the environment. “The problem is that pure metal is almost never used in gold jewelry; it is too soft. Other metals are added to it to give the product the desired properties,” explains Ivan Plastun, marketing director of the jewelry service Goldprice.ru.

For example, in 375-carat gold there are only 375 grams of pure gold per kilogram of alloy. The rest is usually copper (for yellow gold) or nickel (if the product is white gold). Both of these metals can cause allergies in a child.

“Only items made of gold of the highest standard, 750, are suitable for children’s first earrings,” the expert clarifies.

And of course, immediately after getting your ears pierced, you should absolutely not put jewelry or silver earrings on your child, otherwise black spots will appear on the earlobes: the result of metal oxidation.

However, all these rules are valid only for the first couple of months, while the wounds are still fresh. After the ear piercings have healed, strict restrictions are lifted, and you can choose any jewelry that you and your daughter like.

Weight of the first earrings for a little girl

It is very important to monitor the weight of the first earrings a girl chooses. If they are severe, the child will experience severe discomfort. In addition, they can injure the earlobes.
The best option is no more than 2 g . The girl will be comfortable, because she will practically not feel the decoration. The presence of stones should also be taken into account, as they will increase weight. That is why jewelry with stones will be relevant for girls aged 3 years and older.

Decoration size and weight

An equally important parameter is the size and weight of the product. Children's jewelry that is too heavy can be uncomfortable to wear and even cause injury.

The optimal weight of earrings is 2 grams (for both ears)!

They are light and not felt in the sock. The large weight of jewelry is a direct path to enlarging holes and pulling down the lobes. In addition, massive earrings in small children's ears look absurd and speak only of inflated parental ambitions.

The older and larger the child, the heavier and bulkier the jewelry can be.

Design of the first earrings for a girl

Earrings without inserts are suitable for little girls . If you plan to please your daughter with beautiful stones, make sure that the decorative inserts are securely fastened. The most important thing in choosing a design is the absence of sharp edges that could injure a child. You should not choose jewelry with pendants, as they will injure the girl during games.
For very little girls, classic carnations without stones or hanging parts will be relevant. From the age of 3 you can choose earrings with stones. The most common options are diamonds and cubic zirconia.
Products with colored enamel will look unusual. Also suitable for girls are decorations made in the shape of berries, flowers and animals.
Most girls prefer to wear earrings that feature Hello Kitty . These earrings will bring a girl a lot of joy and will look harmonious in the image of a princess.
If you are planning to buy the first earrings for your daughter who is 5 years old, you can take her to the store with you. Let her also participate in the selection of jewelry. Children often choose earrings with geometric shapes and different fun shapes.

Choose a cute design

At what age can a child wear earrings?

Some parents are so eager to see earrings on their baby girl that they are ready to do it almost immediately after birth. But, for example, the famous doctor Komarovsky believes that ear piercing before the age of one is extremism.

Since the debate on this topic continues, we studied the blogs of professional piercers who deal with piercings every day, and prepared an article with recommendations from just such experts. Read in a separate text about when and how to pierce a child's ears, and about children's first earrings - we suspect that many will be in for surprises in this text.

Ear piercing for first earrings

If you decide to pierce your daughter's ears for her first earrings, follow a few recommendations:

Carry out the procedure in spring or autumn. During this time, children do not wear hats, so the likelihood of injury is reduced.
It is important that all instruments and earrings undergo a disinfection procedure.
After the procedure, do not allow your child to remove the first earrings for a long time. Otherwise, the puncture will quickly heal.
In the first 7 days after the procedure, do not allow your child to swim in public bodies of water. Otherwise, there is a high probability of contracting an infection, which will cause the puncture to become infected.

It is also important to take into account the age of the child. During the period of 3-12 months, many parents decide to pierce their children's ears. This is due to the fact that the process of treating the wound is easier, and parents will be able to choose jewelry on their own. In addition, at this age, children tolerate the procedure more easily and their wounds heal faster.

At the age of 1-3 years , you can distract your daughter by buying a toy or going to an interesting place. However, be prepared for the fact that the girl may be capricious and run away. There is a high probability that the master will only be able to pierce one ear.
When the daughter turns 5-8 years old, she can take part in choosing jewelry herself. In addition, she will consciously agree to have her ears pierced, which will reduce the likelihood of unpleasant situations. Considering that the ear cartilages are already formed, asymmetry during piercing can be avoided.
Over the age of 8, children decide for themselves whether to have their ears pierced or not. They also choose the best jewelry for themselves.

As you can see, there are many factors to consider when choosing your first baby earrings. You must understand that the child should be comfortable in them. You should also choose jewelry that matches the girl’s age. However, you should not pierce your ears yourself. For safety reasons, seek help from an experienced technician.

Pierce a child's ears with a gun or...

To begin with, decide where to pierce your child's ears - at a piercing specialist, in a medical clinic, or even somewhere in a children's hairdresser.
In the first case, you will most likely be offered a sterile needle. In the second there is a medical pistol. Both methods have their pros and cons. “The ear piercing procedure itself is stressful for the child, as it causes pain and discomfort. Piercing the ears with a gun is a less unpleasant and faster procedure,” says Dr. Sutormina.

The Association of Professional Piercers (APP) disagrees with her: “Blood from one client can get inside the gun in the form of aerosol particles. The next client's skin and jewelry may come into contact with these blood-contaminated surfaces. Therefore, according to medical research, there is a risk of infection when using piercing guns.” At the same time, it is impossible to properly sterilize the piercing gun, because it is made of plastic, according to the APP.

The guns are also criticized for tearing tissue instead of accurately piercing. It is rare, but it happens that the mechanism does not work completely, and the earring gets stuck in the earlobe. In this case, you have to complete the piercing manually. Finally, the choice of jewelry that the child will wear until the wound heals is very limited.

On the other side of the scale, there is also a significant argument: it is almost impossible to convince a small child to sit without moving for quite a long time while the piercer pierces the ear with a needle and then inserts an earring. Tears, alas, are guaranteed.

And of course, whatever method you choose, make sure that the master strictly follows all hygiene rules, uses sterile instruments and keeps his work area clean.

What first earrings to choose for a girl: reviews

Inna, 50 years old : When my daughter turned 1 year old, she was given gold earrings for her birthday. We decided to get our ears pierced right away. However, difficulties arose. I had to carry out the procedure 2 days in a row: the first day - one ear, and the second day - the second. It’s good that the earrings were classic, without stones or complicated clasps. This helped avoid injury.
Nadezhda, 62 years old : The youngest granddaughter saw that her sister had earrings. I also wanted to get my ears pierced. Imagine our surprise when the 3-year-old girl calmly sat through the entire procedure. She herself lent her ears to the master, and did not even shed a tear. In the store, she herself chose classic stud earrings.
Diana, 21 years old : I decided to give my niece earrings for her name day. I couldn’t make a choice on my own and asked for help from a consultant. She advised me to buy small hoop earrings. This year my niece turned 5 years old, of which she has been wearing my gift for 3 years.

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Bears, bees and hearts...

While adults choose the material, clasp, and sizes, the most important thing for your little one is what her first collection of children's earrings will look like.

If a girl has preferences in toys or cartoons, then most likely she will most like decorations in the form of bears, bees, hearts, daisies, cats, foxes, penguins, and so on.

So be sure to check with your little lady before purchasing .