How to Get an Infants Ear's Pierced

There's debate about whether parents should pierce their infants' ears. It's cute, but the child has no say in the matter and experiences temporary pain. However, there's no medical reason not to pierce a baby's ears, though the procedure carries some risks. In particular, localized infections are a concern. Ear piercing guns can't be properly sterilized, increasing the risk. For this reason, getting the piercings in a commercial environment is inadvisable.

Instructions

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      Ask your pediatrician to pierce your infant's ears with a needle. This way, the piercing is performed with a sterile implement, minimizing the risk of infection from the procedure itself.

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      Give your child an appropriate dose of infant's ibuprofen or acetaminophen prior to the piercing, with your pediatrician's OK. The ear lobe isn't numbed for piercings, so your baby experiences pain that is likely to last for a little while.

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      Discuss caring for the piercing sites with your pediatrician. Because your infant will touch the earrings and piercings repeatedly, the risk of infection is high. Wash your hands, then clean the ear lobes and the earrings -- including the posts -- several times every day for the first six weeks. Rotate the posts fully three times while cleaning them. Use warm water and soap; rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide are good for sterilizing earrings, but they can dry out your baby's skin and sting on fresh piercings.

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      Monitor the piercing sites closely for signs of infection. These typically include redness, swelling, warmth to the touch and discharge. Consult your pediatrician about treatment. Also monitor your infant's ears for indication of an allergic reaction to the earring material; many children develop contact dermatitis in response to nickel, which is commonly used to make earrings. Signs of an allergic reaction include a rash, dry or itchy skin and blistering. Remove earrings promptly if you suspect an allergy.

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