Where To Get Your Kid’s Ears Pierced In Beijing

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Let me start by saying that whether or not you’re going to get your little one’s ears pierced is totally up to you. I had mine pierced when I was only a few months old and as far as I know, things haven’t changed a lot in the past 35 years.

Some parents decide to do it during the first year of their baby’s life, although there are those who prefer to wait until their children are older. Some people couldn’t be more into having their baby’s ears pierced, while others are completely and utterly against it. Whichever group you fall into, you have your reasons and that’s fine.

Like everything else, there are pros and cons for ear piercing during infancy, however, most pediatricians agree that it’s generally safe to do it at around three months. Babies this young still don’t localize pain and are unable to reach up and tug and pull at their earrings, so there’s less risk of infection.

The older they get, the harder it is to keep them from touching the piercing. The risk associated with ear piercing is minimal, so as long as you follow the aftercare instructions and make sure the provider uses sterile equipment, your baby should be fine. It will probably cause a little discomfort, but that’s totally manageable and nothing to worry about.

Whenever you decide to get your kid's ears pierced, you can choose to do so at a pediatrician’s office, a jewelry shop or even a tattoo salon, and we've got you covered with options for each:

Jasmine’s Jewellery

Conveniently situated opposite the main entrance of Beijing United Family Hospital, Jasmine’s Jewellery is a cute little shop that’s been open throughout the recent Covid outbreak and offers ear piercing services for kids. The owner, Jasmine, does the piercings herself for RMB 180/pair. She’s done them for kids of all ages, the youngest being a three-month-old baby. The shop is open 10am-9pm, and due to the current situation, Jasmine does not accept walk-ins.

For appointments, please call 13718664461. She speaks decent English so you can discuss all the details with her, just make sure there are no scars or damaged skin on your child’s earlobes.

Find it:
Jasmine’s Jewelry
1 Jiangtai Road Commercial Street (opposite Beijing United Family Hospital), Chaoyang District
朝阳区将台路商业街一号(和睦家医院正门对面)
Tel: [phone]

Beijing Wuzhou Women and Children’s Hospital

Another place you can take your kids to get their ears pierced is Beijing Wuzhou Women and Children’s Hospital, located just a short walk away from Jiulongshan subway station. Appointments are required, and the first step is a consultation with a doctor, who'll assess the situation. If your child is not willing to cooperate, you’ll be rejected and no piercings will be done. If everything goes smoothly, you’ll be charged approximately RMB 200.

They’re open 8am-5pm and you can call them to get an appointment on 8777 9299.

Find it:
Beijing Wuzhou Women and Children’s Hospital
24 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District
五洲妇儿医院: 朝阳区西大望路24号
Tel: [phone]

QWT

If you decide to go with a more affordable option, then this tattoo salon should be your first choice. They offer ear piercing services for kids at a price of RMB 50, aftercare products included. There is no special age requirement, but they prefer working with kids over five years old due to them being more mature and cooperative. No special preparation is required prior to your visit.

You can call 13366351313 to book an appointment anytime between 12.30-9.30pm.

Find it:
QWT
78 Xinjiekou Beidajie, Xicheng District
奇文堂: 新街口北大街78号 (德云社售票处旁)
Tel: [phone]

Images: Pexels, courtesy of the vendors

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