A parent shouldn't pierce a baby's ears

Topic : A parent shouldn't pierce a baby's ears

            Since long ago, there has been an assumption that baby girls should be pierced. Some are pierced two days after birth, some are pierced a few weeks to a month after birth. Not only in Indonesia, baby girl ears are also pierced in various other countries. Of course there are several reasons why parents decide to pierce their babies since birth.

           Some parents often ask questions about piercing their baby's ears, and whatever the answer, there are bound to be various criticisms coming from those people. Some of them convey criticisms that are based on valid issues or concerns, but are delivered in a bad way

Argumen : 1

             Every parent certainly does not want their children to have memories of having to do something painful, whatever the reason. However, on the other hand, children definitely remember a little bit about how it felt to be pierced, so that when they want to pierce again, they know what to expect. Every injection given to children will cause them pain for a moment, even if it is for a useful purpose. Children will feel pain even when we protect them from the pain or not, so piercing when they are babies when their memories are more vague can be a good choice.

Argumen : 2

             lthough piercings are done since infancy, as your little one grows older, the earrings can tear and will cause some pretty serious injuries. A baby's earlobe can tear if the earring gets caught on the sleeve of a shirt and it can take a long time to heal the wound. The pain caused by the tear will be worse than the pain when your little one was first pierced, of course this is not something every parent wants to experience with their baby. Basically, babies have a very high curiosity, and as they grow older, they will want to play with interesting earrings in their ears. Well, when the earrings come off, they can also go into the mouth and can cause a serious choking hazard.

Conclusion :

            Piercing a baby's ears has several positive and negative sides, piercing a baby's ears is a decision that is often taken based on cultural preferences, family traditions, or aesthetic reasons. Tradition and Culture: Piercing a baby's ears is a common practice in many cultures as part of identity or family tradition. Babies' skin tends to heal more quickly compared to adults. Babies will probably not remember the pain or discomfort after the procedure.
The risk that may occur when piercing a baby's ears is that it causes infection if it is not done with sterile tools or proper care. Some babies can experience allergies to certain metals, such as nickel. Babies may feel uncomfortable or bothered by earrings, which can cause them to pulling or scratching the area. Piercing a baby's ears is not a cruel thing, but every parent also needs to consider all the positive and negative consequences that will be received if they implement the culture of piercing a baby's ears.

           The first important thing that Moms should pay attention to when wanting to pierce their baby's ears is the clinic or place that provides piercing services. Make sure the clinic uses equipment and piercing techniques that are guaranteed to be sterile and safe. Make sure the piercer is an expert in the field who has certification such as a doctor or nurse.