Before you go shopping for those lovely earrings for her freshly pierced ears, whether your daughter is 6 months old, 6 years old, or 16 years old, there are a few things to consider.
We’ve heard from so many mothers who are concerned about whether children’s earrings are suitable for delicate skin.
When shopping for children’s jewelry, avoid inexpensive materials and costume jewelry to avoid irritating your child’s sensitive skin, especially if you don’t know whether she has allergies.
How can you verify the earrings you purchase do not include elements that can hurt your child’s sensitive young ears?
We’ve put up a few quick guidelines to help fellow mothers out there figure out what to look for while buying earrings for their daughters.
Lead-Free – Always avoid lead! Lead-based jewelry may be less expensive, but don’t be fooled! Lead may be toxic if it comes into touch with your skin for an extended period of time and can be quite dangerous if your children put it in their mouths. Because lead is a heavy metal, opting for lead-free will be lighter and comfier on her delicate ears. Sticking to pure metals like sterling silver, gold, and hypoallergenic are excellent ways to ensure that your girls do not react to any jewelry containing this material.
Nickel-free – Nickel is another major source of discomfort in children’s earrings. Nickel can create a rash or itchy skin as early as 12 hours after your kid wears it, and depending on the intensity of your child’s response, it can lead to subsequent skill issues and health concerns.
Sterling Silver – Premium.
925 sterling silver is a nearly pure metal that is an excellent choice for children’s jewelry. Sterling silver is both strong and gentle on the skin (unless she is allergic to silver). Sterling silver contains at least 92.5% silver and just 7.5% by mass of other metals such as copper and tends to be a low allergen.
