We highly recommend earrings made using precious metals with a higher gold content, specifically 18k or 14k gold earrings for a baby or rhodium-plated high-quality sterling silver earrings. Your baby’s ears are sensitive, and only premium quality earrings should be used.
Hereof, which earrings are best for newly pierced ears?
Surgical stainless steel earrings are typically your best bet for new piercings, as this metal is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. Nickel and cobalt allergies are very common, so avoid these metals when you first get your ears pierced.
Moreover, what metal is safe for baby earrings?
Nickel and cobalt allergies are very common in infants; so make sure to avoid earrings that contain nickel to avoid allergic reactions. The safest metals to choose are 14k gold and surgical stainless steel which is why all of our children’s earrings are made of 14k gold and have surgical stainless steel backings.
What age is best to pierce babies ears?
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.
What age should I let my son get his ears pierced?
12 years old
Are gold plated earrings OK for newly pierced ears?
Gold plated, gold-filled, or gold overlay/vermeil jewelry is not acceptable for fresh piercings. All of these involve coating a base metal with a layer of gold. The gold surface (which is very thin—measured in millionths of an inch) can wear or chip off.
Can I bring my own earrings to get my ears pierced?
There is no harm in bringing your own earrings provided they are light in weight and not too heavy for you to carry as it pains after the piercing is done . The pain may be prolonged for weeks so wearing heavy earings will create discomfort and will give you more pain.
What are sleeper earrings?
Well, as the name suggests, the sleeper earrings refer to the class of earrings that you can sleep in. These earrings are quite lightweight, and they are designed with post hinges that snap close into the V-lock, meaning that you don’t need earring backings for these earrings.
How can I make my ear piercing heal faster?
Follow these steps to take care of a minor piercing infection:
- Wash your hands before touching or cleaning your piercing.
- Clean around the piercing with a saltwater rinse three times a day. …
- Don’t use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or antibiotic ointments. …
- Don’t remove the piercing.
How long do you keep earrings in after piercing?
six weeks
What size earrings should babies wear?
A newborn baby should wear one-eighth-inch earrings. Older babies or toddlers should wear one-fourth inch earrings. All earrings should have screw backs for safety.
Are earrings uncomfortable for babies?
Yes, getting an ear piercing is painful for your baby. You may choose a piercing gun or needle for piercing your baby’s ears, but both these methods will cause pain to your baby.
Are screw back earrings safe for babies?
A screw back earring is a safe and popular option for infant earrings. Once you twist them to close on the ear, they are secure—they don’t endlessly twist like some adult earrings. The back likely will not fall off, so you don’t need to stress over it as a potential choking hazard.
