If you are thinking about having your child’s ears pierced, there are a lot of options, but how can you be sure they are safe for your child? Ear piercing from your pediatrician is a safe option for you to consider. The pediatricians at Tri-Valley Pediatrics provide comprehensive medical services for children, including ear piercing. They have two convenient office locations in Pleasanton, and San Ramon, CA.
These are some frequently asked questions about ear piercing from your pediatrician:
Your child should be at least 4 months old before having an ear piercing. It’s also important for your child to have received both tetanus vaccinations before the procedure.
You may want to wait until your child expresses a desire for ear piercing. This means that your child is more likely to be able to care for pierced ears without your help.
There are many advantages to having your child’s ears pierced in a pediatric office instead of in a crowded, noisy mall. Consider that ear piercing in the pediatrician’s office means:
After your child has an ear piercing, you or your child need to:
Your child should visit the pediatrician if you notice these signs or symptoms at the ear piercing site:
To learn more about the benefits of having your child’s ears pierced by the pediatrician, call the pediatricians at Tri-Valley Pediatrics. You can reach them in Pleasanton, CA, by calling (925) 460-8444, or in San Ramon, CA, by calling (925) 380-6230, so call today.
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