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2019-11-10 14:43:54
By which month is it safe to pierce baby's ears? My baby is 1 month old. Input will be really appreciated!
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5-6 months should be good enough ..

Answered2019-11-11 14:46:19

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It depend on size of lobule of the ears. Size of the baby should be big enough to hold in sitting position. Usually after 6-8 months of age better only when you get pierced by American gun shot method using sterilised studs & aseptic precautions by a pediatrician. Only some of us doing it.

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