When should ear piercing be done infants

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Hi Doctor, My daughter is 3.5 months old... When can ear piercing be done for her. Also is it recommended to get it done by a Dr for painless experience.

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Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 24 yrs exp Guwahati

12to 18months is better

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Yes it is recommended that a doctor to do the ear piercing as it can be done under aseptic conditions

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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Preferably between 6 months to one year

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Dr. Aanchal A Mittal

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hi. There are no recommendations as to when the ear piercing must be done. It depends on your comfort, though I would not recommend before 6 months age. Yes, it is recommended that the piercing be done by a doctor to ensure it is done under proper aseptic precautions. Warm regards, Dr Aanchal, Therapeia centre, Bangalore

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