How to Keep a Kid's Pierced Earrings In
Although you might look forward to getting your child̵7;s ears pierced, if you pierce her ears before she understands safety guidelines, it could be difficult to prevent her from taking the earrings out. The Children̵7;s Physician Network recommends age 8 as the minimum age for ear piercing because this age enables the youngster to participate in the decision and follow safety recommendations.
Things You'll Need
- Screw-back stud earrings
Instructions
Explain the importance of not touching her earrings. Touching the earrings, especially with unclean hands, can lead to an infection of the piercing. Instruct your child not to touch or play with her earrings. Choose stud earrings that will not attract your child̵7;s attention. Hoop or dangling earrings will move as your little one moves, which may cause her to touch them and even remove them, warn the authors of ̶0;What to Expect the Toddler Years.̶1; Use safety, screw-back earrings, if possible. These earrings have a back that attaches to the earring post by screwing on instead of simply pushing onto it. Watch your child closely as she wears her earrings. If you notice her touching the earrings, remind her not to touch. Provide consistent reminders not to touch her earrings to reinforce the lesson and institute a no-touching habit. Remove the earrings if your child will not stop touching them. By removing the earrings, you avoid the possibility of your child injuring an ear lobe by tearing an earring off. Your child might also choke on or swallow an earring. Wait until your child is older and willing to cooperate with the no-touching rule.