EAR PIERCING FOR KIDS: WHAT TO KNOW

Ear piercing is a rite of passage for many children. However, there are many things that parents should consider before taking that step. So, before you set foot into a mall or a studio, here are a few things, from the experts, that you want to know before piercing your child’s ears. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cuteness Overload (@bckcutie) What is the best age to get your child’s ears pierced? The best age to get your child’s ears pierced all boils down to consent. The experts at Parenting.com, many physicians, and piercing experts as well, all agree that infants and toddlers should not be pierced “as they cannot decide if this is something which they want.” It is also recommended that you should really consider if you even want to pierce younger children’s ears as they “may be unable to handle cleaning responsibilities.” Your best bet is to wait until the child is physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to have their ears pierced. What is the best material for initial piercing earrings? Although there are many earrings that say that they are “safe” for pierced ears, Initial piercings are a bit different because the body...