Ideal age to pierce childrens ears

Ear piercing is actually a very safe procedure that can be carried out at any age, as long as it’s done in the right manner and professionally. What matters more is the after care, to avoid infection.

Therefore, there’s no such thing as “ideal age” for ear piercing. Anyone can get their ears pierced at anytime. Then, what about a baby?

Some people believe that we shouldn’t pierce baby’s ears, because they might not want the ear piercing and some fear that the piercing spot may move over time, since baby’s ears haven’t grown enough. If we do the piercing when they have grown up, the piercing spot will not move. Besides, if they have grown up, they will ask for it if they want it. So, why not let them make the decision for themselves?

Other people prefer ear piercing to be carried out since infancy, because they aren’t old enough to remember the pain caused during the ear piercing. Some even believe that babies don’t feel the pain at all. Yes, I remember some babies don’t even cry at all when having their ears pierced. But I also remember some babies cry out loud for the same procedure. So, I don’t think we can generalize pain level on babies when getting their ears pierced.

I’ve seen some girls protested their parents why they didn’t get their ears pierced since babies. They fear the pain of ear piercing, and some fear it intensely that they haven’t been able to take the decision to get their ears pierced. It’s quite a pity actually, since the pain is not severe, and the joy of wearing earrings certainly exceed the pain.

Boys do better here. Once their parents approve their request to have their ears pierced, they go on without much hassles.

I personally recommend ear piercing since infancy for baby girls, at least after the babies complete initial immunization. This way, when they will be wearing earrings all the time since they ever remember something. They won’t even remember the pain caused by it. Some parents even pierce the ears of their baby boys as well (usually when both parents wear earrings). The boys simply know everyone in the house wear earrings, and take it as something common.

If by a rare chance they don’t like to wear earrings when they grow up, they can simply remove the earrings. Holes will not be apparent when left empty for a long period of time. Again, this is a rare case for boys and girls who already wear earrings since infancy. So, there’s nothing to worry. If you want it, keep it. If you don’t want it, remove your earrings and