Yes — infant ear piercing is safe when done in a medical setting with proper precautions.
Requirements:
- Age: After two months — after first tetanus vaccination dose.
- Weight: At least 4kg — normal healthy weight.
- Health: No fever or acute illness.
- Setting: Medical clinic — not a jewelry shop.
How We Do It at BEIT TARIQ:
- EMLA cream for anesthesia — applied 30 minutes before.
- Sterile medical needle — single use.
- Titanium or 18K+ gold medical earrings.
- Piercing point marked with surgical pen — mother confirms location.
- Brief crying — stops with breastfeeding within minutes.
Tips for Mother:
- Breastfeed immediately after piercing — calms the baby.
- Clean the piercing with saline solution daily.
- Don't change the earring before 6 weeks.
- Watch for signs of infection.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we ensure a safe and comfortable experience for your baby — minimal pain and maximum hygiene.