“Any time you puncture the skin, you open up the opportunity for infection, and because infants still have developing immune systems, I encourage parents to wait until their child is at least 6 months old to get her ears pierced,” says Wendy Sue Swanson, M.D., a Parents advisor and a pediatrician at Seattle Children’s …
Also know, where can I get my ears pierced on Long Island?
Best ear piercing in Long Island, NY
- South Shore Tattoo Co. 25.8 mi. 76 reviews. …
- East End Tattoo – Patchogue. 3.0 mi. 16 reviews. …
- Tori Ear Piercing. 37.5 mi. 58 reviews. …
- Authentic Arts Tattoo & Piercing. 10.8 mi. 41 reviews. …
- Amulet Arts. 4.3 mi. 8 reviews. …
- Lark Tattoo. 32.9 mi. …
- 1st Avenue Tattoo Studio. 13.8 mi. …
- Asylum Tattoo. 4.2 mi.
Similarly, can I pierce my child’s ears at home?
Generally speaking, there are no laws than ban pierced ears for children. … Also, while professional piercers may need to be licensed depending on where they work, you won’t need to be licensed in order to pierce your children’s ears at home.
Where is the safest place to get ears pierced?
Any piercing, no matter who administers it, is a risk. Shopping mall kiosks are generally safe places to get your ears pierced, but it’s still a risk. You can schedule an appointment to have your ears pierced by a dermatologist or other healthcare professional.
Should I give my baby Tylenol before ear piercing?
Piercing hurts.
Take it from this pediatrician who was twenty-three (in medical school, after a really difficult neuroanatomy exam) when she had her ears pierced. It is fine to pre-medicate with ibuprofen (brand names Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
