On the flip side, if you want your child to make her own decision about ear piercing, it’s best to wait until she’s around 10 or so to have that discussion. The older the child, the more likely she’ll be able to take responsibility for keeping her ears and her new studs clean.
One may also ask, what age should my daughter get her ears pierced?
According to a 2013 study, seven is the average age for girls to get their ears pierced, but many are getting them done younger and younger – some before they can even walk or talk – and it’s an issue that divides parents across the country.
Additionally, which month is best for ear piercing?
Age 2 months is arguably an ideal time to get your baby’s ears pierced because it coincides with the first round of vaccinations. Babies age 5-6 months can localize pain and are more likely to tug the earrings.
Should I let my daughter get a second ear piercing?
For many years, it has been fashionable for girls to have multiple piercings in their ears. You should never allow first piercings in the ears to be multiples. … If a child wants multiple piercings, consider waiting until she is 18, and discourage cartilage piercing at any time.
Should I give my baby Tylenol before ear piercing?
Piercing hurts.
Take it from this pediatrician who was twenty-three (in medical school, after a really difficult neuroanatomy exam) when she had her ears pierced. It is fine to pre-medicate with ibuprofen (brand names Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Can I use numbing cream before a piercing?
NumbSkin eliminates pain from piercing! It contains 5% lidocaine that is the strongest OTC anesthetic available. NumbSkin topical anesthetic cream is perfect for quick and localized processes causing pain and discomfort. Just apply it an hour before piercing and you’ll be amazed if there’s any needle in your skin.
