Avon Complaint - Be wary if you're buying for children - Disney Mickey Mouse Stud Earrings

Posted by andbran on 2009-09-15:

i dont think earrings from avon are suitable for children.when my niece had hers peirced at 6 months her mother was advised to use real gold. i love to wear avon jewelry but i do take them out before i shower. the rep should have taken them back. i would contact their head office

Posted by karleebarlee on 2009-09-15:

you probably shouldn't ever assume that anything is safe for children. maybe they are allergic to nickel?

Posted by MundoCani on 2009-09-15:

I'm surprised they you weren't given a refund immediately. Those big direct selling companies, like Avon, Amway, etc. have good return policies. At least I thought they did. (I know Amway does.)

Posted by Diabolical on 2009-09-17:

Maybe it's just me, but when I have children, I'm waiting until they're old enough to consent to an ear piercing! Maybe they don't want to be like everyone else. If they want one, they'll ask.

And btw, I'm 20 and can't wear anything but titanium or acrylic in any of my piercings, ear or facial. It likely had nothing to do with Avon. Your children probably have a sensitivity to one of the alloys used.

Posted by Diabolical on 2009-09-17:

Oops, I missed this - "goldtone".

It's nickel coated in a gold color. Nickel is cheap and I know very few people who can wear it.

Posted by PepperElf on 2009-09-17:

At all ages earrings will hurt and the area will get red after a piercing

you are suppose to repeatedly sanitize the area to prevent infection.


it doesn't matter if you think the earrings are "safe for children" this is a requirement for all new earrings regardless of age.

sanitize the area, and take the earrings out at least every other day (if not daily) and put neosporin on the post to help prevent infection

Posted by Diabolical on 2009-09-17:

PepperElf, I have to disagree.

Infected/inflamed piercings should be handled GENTLY and left in. The more you mess with them, the worse it will be.
Neosporin is one of the worst things you can use because it keeps the piercing too moist. It won't heal/re-heal properly. Dial soap and warm water are perfectly acceptable. If you take out an infected piercing, there's a chance of abscessing. See a doctor before removing their earrings.

Posted by PepperElf on 2009-09-17:

well you're suppose to do that before they get infected or inflamed...

but i somehow suspect the OP did nothing at all to keep the area clean... just assumed 'safe for kids' meant it could never get infected

Posted by Diabolical on 2009-09-17:

Yes, I agree with you. I'm biting my tongue to keep my personal opinions on these kid's ears out of the picture!!

Posted by LadyScot on 2009-10-02:

OP. I am going to try to say this nicely. You bought el cheapo earrings for your girls. They apparently are allergic. You would have gotten the same reaction out of dollar store earrings if your children have an allergy to metals.

My eldest has to wear gold only. My youngest can wear anything. Just a note though. Even gold can irritate if the nickel alloy content is too high.

Posted by jktshff1 on 2009-10-02:

First thing I learned MANY years ago 'bout the Mrs. Don't buy plated, fake etc jewelry. Save up and buy the real thing.