Caring for Your Baby’s First Ear Piercing

Having a baby is a wonderful experience; you want your baby to stay healthy and thrive. If you are considering having your baby’s ears pierced, you need to know the facts about how to care for your baby after an ear piercing. Dr. Arturo Quintanilla at Rancho Mirage Pediatrics in Rancho Mirage, CA, offers various medical services for children, including ear piercings.

What You Need To Know About Ear Piercings for Your Baby

Before considering an ear piercing, you should wait until your baby is at least 4 months old. That’s because, by 4 months, your child will have had the first two tetanus vaccinations. You may want to wait longer until your baby voices the desire to have their ears pierced. This helps your child be part of the process. Waiting longer also enables your child to care for pierced ears independently.

There are many places you can take your baby for an ear piercing, but consider that many places may not be sanitary and can even be scary for your baby. Visiting your pediatrician for the ear piercing is a much better choice. Your pediatrician can ensure a safe, healthy environment for the ear piercing.

You need to know how to care for your child’s ears after an ear piercing. Proper care helps prevent infection, aids healing, and enhances your baby’s comfort. For proper care, it’s important to:

• Thoroughly wash your hands before tending to your child’s ears
• Thoroughly wash your baby’s hands in case your baby tugs at their ears
• Clean your baby’s earlobes with either hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol twice each day for the first month
• Clean your baby’s earlobes at night after the first month

Remember to examine your baby’s ears daily during the healing period. Call the pediatrician if you notice your baby has a fever or redness or if the area isn’t healing properly.

Want To Know More About Ear Piercing for Your Baby?

Talk with an expert to learn more about caring for your baby after an ear piercing. Call Dr. Arturo Quintanilla at Rancho Mirage Pediatrics in Rancho Mirage, CA. You can reach him in the office by calling (760) 770-0000, so call today.