Many parents want their children's ears to be pierced, even in infancy. They often ask whether they should or not do it during office visits. Here are my recommendations: wait until the child is at least 6 months old when her immune system is stronger, select a reputable place to have the piercing done at, and get 100% gold earrings to prevent allergic reactions to nickel. Also, consider the shape and size of the earrings. Kids are active, get into things, so small earrings that rest right on the earlobe will be safer. Dangling earrings, or rings, are a safety hazard.

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