When, where, what else to know if your youngster wants pierced ears

Your child may want a piercing, but risks are involved, plus there is aftercare to consider. What parents should know before they say yes – and how to help kids take good care during the healing process. Berlin (dpa) – Your kids may suddenly want studs, hoops or shiny bead earrings – and preferably pierced ears. But are they ready? And if so, where to go and how best to prepare so the piercings heal properly and don't get infected? What to know – starting with when is the right time There is no minimum age for ear piercing. "Often, it’s not the parents who decide, but the children who want pierced ears," says Miriam Schramm, an ENT doctor and allergist in Frankfurt, who also offers ear piercing in her practice. "Most children usually come between the ages of six and 12," she says. Dependin