Infant Earrings

Welcome to our website on infant earrings. We strive to provide complete information on all the questions you might have regarding infant and toddler earrings.

The debate over whether or not you should have your infant’s ears pierced has become quite a hot topic.  This can be a tough topic because it is essentially the decision of the parent.  In the following we will discuss some pros and cons of having your infant’s ears pierced. 

Infant Earrings – Where Can You Purchase Infant Earrings

Many companies specialize in children’s jewelry.  It is important to do your research and find the style that will be right for your baby.  As always safety should be the main concern before having your baby’s ears pierced and picking out jewelry.  It is highly recommended to consult your physician before having your infants’ ears pierced.

Infant Earrings – Reasons To Have Your Infant’s Ears Pierced

One reason that parents will opt to have their infant’s ears pierced is for tradition.  Some parents had their ears pierced when they were babies and feel that they should keep the tradition going.  Some parents believe that there is nothing wrong with piercing their infant’s ears and that it completely natural.  Others argue that it is totally unnatural to pierce an infant’s ears.

Another reason that some parents have their infant daughter’s ears pierced is that it eliminates the question of gender.  It is sometimes extremely hard to differentiate a baby boy and a baby girl.  It can be embarrassing for the parent to have to explain that they indeed have a girl and not a boy. 

A third reason that parents will sometimes opt to have their baby’s ears pierced is to show off their child.  This can be a tricky reason to explain to people as it can come across very vain and insensitive.  Some people think that a baby with pierced ears is the most adorable thing in the world.

Infant Earrings – Reasons Not To Have Your Infant’s Ears Pierced

Some parents feel that having an infant’s ears pierced is not right because it involves taking the choice away from the child.  Babies cannot make decisions about anything let alone having holes put in their ears.

Another major concern over piercing your infant’s ears is whether or not it is safe health-wise.  Most doctors will recommend that you wait until the baby has had three rounds of shots before piercing their ears.  This will usually translate to waiting until at least six months before getting your baby fit with earrings.

A third reason for not having your infant’s ears pierced is the extra care that it involves.  If a baby’s ears are pierced it is solely the parents responsibility to make sure that they stay free of infection and that the baby is safe.  Babies are tough enough to take care of in their infant stages so some feel that it is not wise to add one more thing to watch out for.

Infant Earrings – Types Of Earrings To Get For Your Infant

If you decide that you are going to have your baby’s ears pierced, it is recommended that you choose the right type of earring.  Babies can be more susceptible to allergic reactions that older children. The recommendations are usually to get gold, surgical steel, or nickel free earrings for your infant.  Be sure to consult your physician before purchasing any type of earrings for your child.