Experts gave advice on how to properly pierce children's ears.

Choosing the first baby earrings is a very important process. About how to properly pierce a child's ears and what jewelry should be purchased, "Gazeta.Ru" was told on May 31 by Elena Rakutina, Director of Product at Sokolov Jewelry Holding, and Anna Matveeva, dermatovenerologist at the Scandinavian Health Center.

Matveeva, along with many experts, advises piercing ears no earlier than 3-5 years.

"At this age, the child already has a fairly strong immune system, he is able to understand the need for the procedure and follow the rules of care," explains the doctor.

According to the expert, the procedure should be performed by a specialist doctor with a special medical needle, and not with a "gun" capable of damaging tissues. Before piercing the ears, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications.

"It is also worth remembering that there are a number of contraindications: blood clotting disorders, diabetes mellitus, weakened immunity, inflammatory diseases, a tendency to allergies, and the vaccination period," the expert noted.

After the puncture, you need to treat the wounds with an antiseptic a couple of times a day, avoid contamination and do not remove the first jewelry until it heals completely. If signs of infection appear, Matveeva advises to consult a doctor immediately.

Rakutina, in turn, talked about metals that are suitable for the first children's jewelry.

"Gold is an ideal choice: it is hypoallergenic, does not darken from water and light, and combines strength and flexibility. Such jewelry is not only beautiful, but also durable and safe," the expert shared.

Platinum, surgical steel and titanium are suitable as materials for earrings, as they are also hypoallergenic.

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Earlier, on November 9, 2022, dermatologist Barbinov told in which cases it is better not to pierce the ears. The causes include low blood clotting, the presence of dermatitis and eczema.