Before Putting Jewelry on Babies, Know the Risks

"Before Putting Jewelry on Babies, Know the Risks"

Dream - Newborn baby girls are often immediately pierced in the ears to wear gold earrings. In many regions in Indonesia, there is also a custom to buy gold when a baby is born and put it on.

Usually in the form of bracelets, anklets, or small rings to be worn on the fingers. The jewelry worn is sometimes also inherited. This baby jewelry is certainly very tiny in size.

Wearing jewelry on babies has become a cultural practice in Indonesia. It can serve as an identity and showcase social class. However, it cannot be denied that putting jewelry on babies can also pose risks, such as scratches, swallowing, allergies, and many more. In reality, is it safe to put jewelry on babies and toddlers?

According to Dr. Nabila Viera Yovita from KlikDokter, it is basically allowed for babies to wear jewelry on their bodies. Make sure to choose materials that do not cause any problems on the baby's skin.

"If you want to wear jewelry on a baby, choose materials that are made of pure materials such as real gold. Avoid using jewelry made of silver, iron, plastic, and nickel as they can trigger skin allergies in babies. This allergic reaction is usually known as eczema or contact dermatitis," said Dr. Nabila."

Apart from choosing the right material, pay attention to the baby's age. Little ones who are 6 months old usually enjoy putting foreign objects into their mouths.

Because of that, avoid putting on accessories like bracelets and rings on babies at that age. This is to prevent the risk of the accessories coming off and the baby swallowing them, which can be very dangerous.

"Risk of Choking and Entanglement"

Important to know, dad and mom, babies at 6 months old tend to put objects around them into their mouths because their oral motor skills are developing rapidly. This can make babies accidentally swallow jewelry. The risk of choking becomes higher.

It is important to find jewelry that is simple without small beads that can easily come off and be swallowed. Swallowing objects like this jewelry can be dangerous for the child's life. Another thing to consider is the material used in the jewelry. Some jewelry contains lead which can cause poisoning. The effects include seizures, fatigue, weight loss, and severe irritation due to exposure or ingestion of lead.

"Lead poisoning can be caused by the use of jewelry that contains lead. If a baby uses jewelry that contains lead or accidentally puts this jewelry in their mouth, the above effects can appear."
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The problem that can also arise is when a child is entangled while wearing a necklace. The hook, ribbon, string, or pendant on the necklace can be dangerous and threaten the baby. Therefore, it is advisable to wait until the child is older before putting on a necklace. Source: KlikDokter

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