From what age can a baby wear jewelry

[Gangle]

We would like our son to wear a fine gold chain around his neck. Is it safe to do so?
He is 12 weeks old

[Twiglett]

"Incidentally though, DH is Jewish and says all Jewish children wear the Chai which is why he wanted DS to wear it, not to deck him out in gold jewellery and other bling. "

tell your DH from me he's a lying little toe-rag .. absolutely not .. and if you think you can get away with that you're very much mistaken

I know many Jewish families .. they are very anti-bling on babies and small children .. possibly at bar mitzvah age they wear the stars or a chai .. but on a baby .. get a life!

[christywhisty]

I was christened greek orthodox and part of the ceremony is the priest puts a crucifix round the babies neck. My mum had been so proud as I was the only baby that hadn't cried until the necklace was put around my neck. I then howled. Later my mum found that the necklace had cut into my neck and I had a long scratch.
My mum is english and resisted all the greek relations trying to get her to have my ears pierced. I had to wait until I was 13.

[madmuggle]

I think saving it is a nice idea, as it means your son will have a lovely keepsake when he is older.

[user1467619643]

I would say it is a bit early. Not that he won't be watched over 24/7 but if it was me I would be affraid for his safety.

Well if you live in a safe area then again I'd wait for few years.

Good luck with the decision.