A family calendar to fill in before booking
| Commitment | Date or rule to write down | Question for the piercer or organizer |
|---|---|---|
| Swimming or water travel | Lesson blocks, pool days and holiday dates. | Can we choose a timing that avoids submersion during healing? |
| School and sport | Uniform, PE and jewelry-removal requirements. | Would required removal make this a poor time to begin? |
| Equipment | Helmets, headphones, hats and straps. | Where does this touch the ear or jewelry? |
| Daily care | Who can help and when. | Can the family support the recommended routine? |
The current kids’ service page lists ages 6–16 and a $100 service fee for both earlobes, with initial jewelry separate. Confirm eligibility, required documents and the full two-ear jewelry quote directly with the studio. Review current family appointment details.
A child’s first earrings can be a memorable milestone. The best date for the appointment is the one that works with the weeks afterward: swimming lessons, school rules, team practices, travel and the everyday help your child will need.
This planning guide helps Denver families compare those commitments before booking at Nina Wynn Tennyson. It is a calendar tool, not a promise that a piercing will be ready for swimming or jewelry changes by a particular date.
Start with your child’s routine
Before choosing a date, open the family calendar and look beyond the appointment itself. Include recurring commitments, not just vacations. A weekly swim class or a team’s jewelry rule can matter more than an otherwise quiet weekend.
| Commitment | Question to resolve |
|---|---|
| Swimming, camp or a beach trip | Will the schedule require submerging newly pierced ears? |
| School and PE | Does the school allow earrings to remain in throughout the day? |
| Team sports and performances | Does the organizer require jewelry removal, and what equipment touches the ears? |
| Glasses and headphones | Can your child show the piercer the items they actually wear? |
| Daily care | Which adult will help the child follow the written instructions? |
| Follow-up | Can your family return if the piercer recommends a fit check? |
There is no single best season for every family. Write down any commitment that cannot change, then discuss it with the studio before paying for an appointment.
Plan swimming and water vacations first
The Association of Professional Piercers advises avoiding submersion in pools, lakes, hot tubs and similar water while a piercing heals. Its minors’ aftercare guidance also explains that an ear can look healed before the inside is ready. A child saying “it feels fine” is not a reliable swimming clearance. Read the APP’s aftercare guidance for minors.
If your child has lessons, competitive swimming or a water-focused holiday approaching, tell the piercer the actual dates and frequency. Ask whether postponing the piercing is the more practical choice. Do not build the plan around an assumed waterproof covering or a last-minute jewelry change.
An illustrative planning example
A family is considering ear piercing before a birthday, but the child attends weekly swim lessons and has a pool holiday booked. The useful first step is to compare those water commitments with the piercer’s advice. The birthday can remain a celebration while the piercing appointment is scheduled for a more workable period.
This is a planning example, not a customer story or an individual healing recommendation. The point is to resolve competing plans before the appointment.
Ask the school and coach about jewelry rules
Read the current policy or ask the person who enforces it. “Small earrings are usually fine” is less useful than a clear answer about PE, training, competitions and performances.
You can send a simple question: “We are planning ear piercing. Can suitable initial earrings remain in for every activity, including PE and matches? If not, which dates or activities require removal?”
If removal is required, share that information with the piercer before booking. Do not assume new earrings can be taken out each morning and put back in after school. Ask the studio to help you decide whether the season is workable.
Bring the real equipment
Glasses, a bicycle helmet, sports headwear and school headphones can sit differently from what a reference photo suggests. Bring regularly worn items for the consultation, or ask the studio how best to show them.
Talk through how the equipment is put on and removed. A helmet might clear the ear once it is in place but brush it on the way off. Follow the manufacturer’s fitting instructions; the CDC emphasizes proper helmet fit. Do not alter protective equipment or its required fit to accommodate a piercing; choose the timing and placement around the equipment instead.
The APP’s minors’ guidance recommends keeping items contacting the area clean and avoiding friction and unnecessary trauma. Use that as a reason to plan ordinary routines carefully, rather than trying to make a new piercing fit an incompatible activity. See the minors’ aftercare guidance.
Include your child in the decision
Talk about the appointment in calm, concrete terms: choosing suitable earrings, reviewing the placement marks, having the piercing and learning what to do at home. Ask what your child is curious or worried about.
- Do they want earrings for themselves, rather than only because someone else does?
- Can they describe when they might need help from an adult?
- Will they let you know if an earring feels different or is bothering them?
- Do they understand that changing to a different pair will be a later decision?
These questions help you prepare for a conversation with the studio; they are not an eligibility test. Tell the team about communication needs, anxieties or previous experiences when arranging the visit. Ask how the appointment can proceed at the child’s pace, including what happens if they decide they are not ready.
Make a small jewelry shortlist together
Look at shapes, colors and scale. A simple round design, a small flower and a favorite gemstone can make a useful three-option shortlist. Initial jewelry must still be selected and fitted by the studio; the online collection is a way to discuss taste.
Online retail prices checked October 17, 2026. Product links show the selected variants. Availability online does not reserve studio stock or establish suitability for a fresh piercing.
Amethyst Gemstone Flat Back
$125 USD · one earring
A natural amethyst in a solid 14K yellow gold decorative top, measuring 2.2 mm. Sold as one earring with a 5 mm titanium post included.
Save the color as a preference to discuss together; the piercer confirms the full initial-jewelry choice.
View exact earring variant
Emerald Gemstone Flat Back
$125 USD · one earring
A natural emerald in a solid 14K yellow gold decorative top, measuring 2.2 mm. Sold as one earring with a 5 mm titanium post included.
A green-stone inspiration option, subject to studio assessment of the child’s placement and available assortment.
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White Topaz Gemstone Flat Back
$125 USD · one earring
Natural white topaz offers a clear-stone color option in a 2.2 mm solid 14K yellow gold top. One earring with a 5 mm titanium post included.
Compare a clear-stone look with favorite colors; it is not automatically approved for every child.
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Small Solitaire Bezel Lab-Grown Diamond
$195 USD · one earring
The Small option pairs a lab-grown diamond with a solid 14K yellow gold bezel. One earring with a 5 mm titanium post included.
Use the small round bezel to communicate the scale your child likes, then confirm fit at the studio.
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Clover Lab-Grown Diamond Flat Back
$285 USD · one earring
A 5 mm clover-shaped solid 14K yellow gold decorative top with lab-grown diamonds. One earring with a 5 mm titanium post included.
A motif to discuss if your child likes flower-like shapes; its 5 mm top needs an individual spacing and fit review.
View exact earring variantBrowse flat-back earring designs and save a few favorites to discuss during the appointment.
Prepare for your Tennyson appointment
Nina Wynn’s current kids’ service is for children ages 6–16 receiving earlobe piercings. A parent or legal guardian must attend and provide their government-issued photo ID and a clear photo or digital copy of the child’s birth certificate. Review the kids’ piercing service page and your confirmation for the full current requirements.
Your piercing visit is at Nina Wynn Tennyson, 4258 Tennyson Street, Unit 102, Denver, CO 80212. Choose the appointment option that matches everyone receiving a service; a family outing and a multi-person piercing booking are not necessarily the same reservation.
- Before booking: resolve school, sport and swimming conflicts; check service and jewelry pricing.
- Before leaving home: check the confirmation, required documents and the items you want to show the piercer.
- At the studio: review placement, initial jewelry and the written care instructions together.
- Before you leave: save the studio’s contact details and ask how follow-up and fit checks work.
Keep the written instructions somewhere both the child and attending adult can find them. If questions arise later, use the studio’s guidance rather than advice intended for a different placement or another child.
Family planning FAQs
Is school vacation always the best time for ear piercing?
Not necessarily. A school break can also include swimming, travel or sports camps. Compare the full schedule and ask the piercer about your child’s routine before choosing a date.
How long before swim season should we book?
Do not choose a date by counting back from a universal healing estimate. Tell the studio when swimming begins and how often your child participates. The piercer can discuss whether the plan is practical; individual healing cannot be guaranteed to fit a deadline.
Can my child remove the earrings for PE or a match?
Raise any jewelry-removal requirement before booking. The answer depends on the activity, the school’s rules and professional advice about the piercing. Do not plan repeated removal of initial jewelry as the workaround.
Can we bring our own earrings?
Nina Wynn’s kids’ service information says initial jewelry is selected from the studio assortment. Bring style ideas and let the piercer confirm the appropriate complete jewelry.
What if my child has a medical condition or I am concerned about healing?
Discuss medical questions with your child’s healthcare professional and tell the studio about relevant concerns before the visit. A blog and a booking consultation cannot provide individualized medical clearance.
Sources and related guides
- Association of Professional Piercers: Aftercare for Minors.
- CDC HEADS UP: Helmet Safety Guidelines.
- Nina Wynn: Kids’ Piercing Denver and Piercing Aftercare.
- Continue reading: What to expect from ear-piercing discomfort.
Plan your next step
Use Nina Wynn locations for current studios and service routes. For a new or healing piercing, visit a qualified local piercing shop for selection, fitting and jewelry changes.
