There's no single "ideal" age — but there are medical recommendations and practical tips to help choose the right time.
Medical Recommendations:
- American Academy (AAP): Recommends waiting until the child can care for the earring herself — about 8-10 years.
- Common practice in Jordan: First few months — for cultural and religious reasons.
- After vaccinations: Preferably after the second month (first tetanus vaccine).
Suitable Periods:
- 2-6 months: Baby doesn't touch her ears much — good healing. But mother bears care responsibility.
- 3-5 years: May fiddle with the earring — needs monitoring.
- 8+ years: Can participate in care — medically better.
Important Tips:
- Make sure the child is healthy — no fever or illness.
- Don't pierce during hot summer — sweat increases inflammation.
- Choose a medical clinic — not a jewelry shop.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we safely pierce your daughter's ears from age two months and above.