Your little girl will grow up so fast, before you know it, she will be copying Mommy applying her make-up. But before then, she might just be ready for a little bit of her own sparkle. Although it is often recommended to wait until your daughter can care for her piercings herself, it’s safe to add sparkle as soon as your little lady hits the 4 month mark. Still, it’s sometimes a big decision, so give it the thought it deserves, talk to us and talk to us about it. When you are ready, a trained technician or your doctor will do the piercing, but before then, here are a few pointers:

• Expect a little sting. It is always good to let your child, particularly older toddlers, know that they will feel a little sting. Although this may not be what they want to hear, its always good to give them a bit of a heads-up.
• Look but don’t touch. You must establish a hands-off policy before her toddler earrings are in. Tell your tot that she needs to help you keep her ears beautiful and healthy by looking and not touching.
• Stick with studs. While little girls may prefer hoops and chandelier styles, studs with secure, twist-on backs are the best bet for toddler earrings. She will be less likely to pull on her earrings or get them caught on her clothing. We  will provide studs for you to choose from.
• Keeping it clean. It will be your job to take notice of her new piercing and to keep it clean. Wipe both earlobes and earrings early and often with an alcohol-based solution. If you ever see any signs of redness around your new piercing, it may just be slightly infected but do not hesitate to give us a call.