On the ethical side, an infant cannot give informed or competent consent for body modification. Years later, your child may not want pierced ears, but the fistulas may remain stable and difficult to close. Piercing is also moderately painful, and infants cannot mentally process or cope with that pain.

On the physical side, a piercing is still an invasive procedure that produces discomfort. An infant cannot understand that most pain is temporary. They also cannot grasp that residual soreness may last for weeks. Additionally, infants do not understand the need to clean wounds, or to avoid touching or pulling jewelry.

As a whole, we at Master Pierce suggest waiting until your child is old enough to ask for a piercing. If your child can ask and also shows the ability to understand basic hygiene needs, then it may be time. In that case, we encourage you to call us to schedule a consultation at (561) 753-1770.