You have made up your mind about getting your kid’s ears pierced. It could be due to some sort of family occasion coming up or simply your kid requesting you to do so. In any case, that part of the task seems simple. The tough part is determining where you would take him/her.

The first thing that comes to the mind of most people is to take their child to a jewellery shop or a chemist’s shop. This was how the whole family had gotten their ears pierced, but safety should not come second when dealing with your kid’s health. 

Here are five aspects to consider if you’re looking for ways of choosing a safe ear piercing service.

1. Ask About the Sterilisation Process

It is the question of utmost importance, which is often not asked by parents. While choosing an ear piercing service for kids, the very first thing that must be ensured is how they sterilise the earrings.

Sterilisation through EO (Ethylene Oxide) is considered the best practice, just like they do for surgical tools. The earrings come in tamper-proof sealed packets, and once opened for usage are not used again.

2. Check What Metal the Earrings Are Made Of

Allergic reactions and infection usually result from cheap earrings. Most earrings are made using metals like nickel, which happens to be the biggest cause of skin allergy in babies.

Professional baby ear piercing should always use earrings made from at least 18-carat gold. This kind of gold must not have traces of nickel, palladium, or cobalt.

3. Find Out What Piercing Method They Use

Two techniques stand out in India: piercing guns and needle piercings. Guns are preferred for their speed. However, being fast is not synonymous with being safe.

The gun technique involves blunt force that damages tissue and cannot be completely sterilised. Needle piercing splits the skin tissue by applying regulated pressure and is considered a safer option.

4. Confirm They Provide Aftercare Guidance

An effective children's ear piercing service does not come to an end just after the piercing process. Proper aftercare is key here. You need to be informed on how you will be required to care for the pierced part, including proper ways to clean it and the time frame for keeping the earrings on.

Infected baby ear piercings are characterised by spreading redness around the pierced area, secretion of yellow or greenish pus, swelling beyond three days, and a fever. Babies who constantly touch the parts with pierced ears are likely infected. Hence, you need to seek medical advice from your paediatrician.

Baby ear piercing aftercare is essential in this case. For how long do babies' pierced ears take to heal? Initially, they require four to six weeks, but completely, they take up to six months. Correct baby ear piercing aftercare involves leaving the earrings on and cleaning twice a day.

5. Look for Home Service Options

Bringing an infant to a busy market or shopping complex means extra tension all round. The unfamiliar surroundings, waiting times, and crowds make this a difficult activity to undertake.

Home visitation solves all these issues. An expert comes to your home equipped with sterilised equipment and calmly pierces your infant, providing all aftercare facilities at the site itself.

Best Earrings for Transitioning After Healing

Once your child’s ears are completely healed from the piercing, you will definitely need to go for more comfortable earrings. Earrings that are most recommended after getting your child’s ears pierced include those that are light in weight, hypoallergenic and consist of certified gold.

The mySunar range called JunEars provides you with 14 and 18-carat gold earrings that are certified by BIS and do not contain any of the following metals: nickel, palladium, or cobalt.

Conclusion

How to select a safe ear piercing service is not rocket science; it simply involves 5 considerations: sterilisation process, type of earring, piercing process, aftercare instructions, and accessibility of service.

Each parent will want the best for their child, even in something as straightforward as ear piercing. But when you know the right questions to ask, the right answer comes up fast.

With mySunar's professional baby ear piercing, you have access to services that meet all five criteria. The process takes place in the comfort of your home with a professional Sunar, EO-sterilized nickel-free gold earrings, and aftercare instructions included.

FAQs

What should I check before choosing an ear piercing service for my child?

Check their sterilisation method, earring metal quality, piercing technique, aftercare guidance, and whether they offer home service.

What are the signs of an infected ear piercing in a baby?

Look for redness spreading past the earlobe, yellow or green discharge, swelling after day three, warmth, fever, or an earring sinking into the skin.

How long does it take for a baby's ear piercing to heal?

Initial healing takes four to six weeks. The full piercing channel can take up to six months to mature completely.

Is it safe to get a baby's ears pierced at a jewellery shop?

Most jewellery shops use piercing guns that can't be fully sterilised and low-quality studs. A professional service with medical-grade sterilisation is a safer option.

What earrings should I use after my child's piercing has healed?

Switch to lightweight, BIS-certified 14 or 18-carat gold earrings free from nickel, palladium, and cobalt. mySunar's JunEars collection is designed for this transition.