Parents of little girls certainly want to make their babies a real fashionista, dressing young beauties in doll-dress dresses and decorating their heads with incredible bows and clasps. According to many mothers, to create a complete image of their daughters do not have earrings in their ears. But is it dangerous to pierce the ears of young children? And if not, then where to conduct this procedure? How to properly care for punctured ears? All this will be discussed below.
It's about time
In some countries, parents, following religious and cultural traditions, pierce ears to their daughters immediately after birth or in the first months of life. So, for example, in Turkey and India piercing ears to small girls is a special ritual, the mystery of initiation into a new life. In America, babies are decorated with earrings right in the hospital. In our country there are no such customs. Therefore, the parents themselves decide the question of piercing the ears of their children. Often the decision to decorate the little one with earrings is not easy, the question becomes the topic of heated disputes, when the mother is only "for", and the dad is careful "whatever happens."
Let's turn to medicine. Experts adhere to the point of view that it is not worthwhile to pierce ears to young children before the age of three. And in the first months of life - even more so. After all, the baby already adapts to the new conditions of life and does not need extra loads. In addition, a small child is not able to control his movements and can hook the earring and get injured, and in mobile games and completely break the earlobe.
Psychologists say that it is best to pierce the ears for a year and a half, when the child does not feel a sense of fear and quickly forgets about the pain. If you insert the earrings at a later age, you will have to endure tears and hysterics or wait until the young fashionista herself consciously asks her parents about the adornment, realizing that it will hurt. If you are going to pierce the ears of a three-year-old daughter, be prepared that she will change her mind at the very door of the office or refuse the idea, pierce one ear. Despite the seemingly painless puncture with a "gun", such cases are not uncommon.
It should be noted and the fact that, according to recent studies, ear piercing after eleven years increases the risk of keloid scars at the puncture site by 2.5 times. Keloid is a tumor-like growth of a dense cicatricial connective tissue of the skin, which can reach the size of a large grape. The causes of keloid scars were not completely revealed. Nevertheless, physicians know areas of the human body that never have keloids, and areas where even the slightest scratch can lead to improper scarring. It is precisely to such "dangerous" areas that the lobes of the ears are concerned. Keloid scar is difficult to treat. Incorrectly selected therapy can only lead to its increase, and unsuccessful removal - to the re-emergence of a keloid.
It is important to know
To the birth of the baby in various parts of the skin, including the earlobes, many biologically active points are formed, the influence of which is caused by reflex reactions of various organs and systems, such as the heart, brain, liver, eyes. This was written in ancient Chinese manuscripts. Today acupuncturists act on these points in order to influence certain functions of the body. Therefore, when piercing the ears, a specialist tries to find a neutral zone on the lobe, so that the puncture does not affect the work of the organ, which is responsible for this or that point.
Where to pierce?
Do not in any way try to pierce the ears of young children in the old fashioned way! Such self-activity can result in infection and inflammation. Moreover, the channel can turn out uneven, and it will be problematic and painful to insert earrings. Ear piercing should be done in a medical center or a beauty salon. Make sure that the person who takes up the puncture has a medical education.
The procedure is carried out using a special device - the so-called "pistol", which is filled with special sterile stud earrings, made of medical alloy, covered with 24-carat gold. This method of ear piercing is practically painless and takes only a few minutes. The procedure for inserting earrings with a "pistol" is extremely hygienic, since the risk of infection in the wound is minimized. It is worth such a pleasure about 10-15 $ together with earrings.
How to care?
Depending on the age of the child and the wishes of the parents, care for the punctured lobes can take place according to one of the following scenarios.
First: the puncture site is glued with medical glue. Until the glue comes off, the earrings can not be touched, pulled and scrolled. Then, the lobes should be wiped daily with a 1% solution of salicylic alcohol or any other weak alcohol solution until complete healing. If the child is already 5 years old, puncture sites can be treated with vodka.
The second: right after the puncture daily, repeatedly (up to 6 times a day), the lobules are treated with a cotton swab densely moistened with a 1% solution of salicylic acid or vodka (if the child is older than five years old), and each time the ear ring is scrolled well.
In case of occurrence of an erythema, an inflammation and morbidity lochki process 3% peroxide of hydrogen, and then - an alcohol. If after several days of progress is not observed, but on the contrary, the situation is aggravated and a swelling appeared, it is necessary to see a doctor.
Take note that ear piercing is best done in winter, when the risk of infection is minimal. However, in winter one should be cautious with putting on hats and sweaters.
Choose earrings
To choose the earrings for the baby you need to make the most stringent requirements, no matter at what age you decided to pierce your daughter's ears. Earrings should be as light as possible, without additional jewelry and pendants, so as not to deform the earlobe. Moreover, the observance of this condition will save the young woman of fashion from discomfort and inconvenience when wearing earrings. If you can not wait to find a more beautiful pair of ornaments, wait at least a month or two and do not remove the "stud" stud earrings until the wounds finally heal. But then do not forget that the size of the earrings should match the area of the ear and the lobe of the child.
Earrings should be made of gold, silver or special medical alloy. Due to their disinfecting properties, noble metals do not allow inflammation to begin.
Experts advise to choose earrings with a straight shackle. This can be the so-called "carnations" that are inserted when a "pistol" is pierced (the safest and in all respects the best option) or earrings with an English fastener - they will not squeeze the small eye too much and, importantly, the baby can not unfasten the earring and even more so to lose. But experts do not recommend embroidering earrings with a round eyelet at least 3 months after piercing. Subsequently, such decorations can lead to the formation of an uneven arcuate channel, which will cause discomfort when changing earrings.
Contraindications and complications
Even trifling at first glance manipulation has a number of contraindications. Since we, the parents, are responsible for the health and safety of our children, we must carefully study the issue.
You can not pierce the ears of babies with flu and colds that can trigger inflammation. It is impossible to carry out this manipulation also for those who suffer or suffer from eczema, allergy to metals, certain blood diseases, cystic acne, impetigo, rheumatic attacks. As you can see, a doctor's consultation never hurts.
Sometimes, a baby is allergic to metal, and you still want to pierce ears. By trial and error, you can pick up earrings from metal, which will not cause irritation. Probably, earrings from platinum, gold, silver or medical alloy will approach.
If sterility is not observed, serious complications may occur. In particular, there is a risk of infection with hepatitis and other internal infections, the formation of keloid scars.
Perhaps you will find that the risk of unpleasant consequences is extremely low. However, there is no guarantee that this will happen to someone, but not with you. Therefore, before piercing your daughter's ears, mom and dad should all foresee.
Only on the parents depends on when and where to pierce the ears of young children. But before you realize your desire, think: maybe you should not rush? After all, when the daughter grows up, she can consciously make a choice and fully experience the joy of a new ornament. What can be more pleasant for a young fashionista?
Think at your leisure that piercing ears to a very small child can serve not so much as decoration, but as an embodiment of parental ambitions and desires, by imposing one's will. After all, the baby is not able to decide on his own and defend himself against our sometimes "bad" influences. Are you ready to take on this responsibility?