Reviewed guide

My Child’s New Earring Fell Out — What Should We Do?

The short answer

Do not force the jewellery back through a shrinking channel. Place the jewellery in a clean bag or container and book a reinsertion appointment at Tribal Expression as promptly as practical. We have professional tools and experience that may allow the jewellery to be guided back into a viable channel without unnecessary repiercing — often with minimal discomfort when addressed early.

Save the jewellery, do not force it back, and book reinsertion promptly — early is easiest.

For parents

An earring backing that loosens or a post that slips free is alarming — but it is a solvable problem, especially when addressed early.

What to do

Do not force the jewellery through the opening.
Place the jewellery into a clean bag or container.
Book a reinsertion appointment at Tribal Expression as promptly as practical.

Why we do it this way

A young channel can begin contracting as soon as the jewellery is out.
We have professional tools and experience that may allow the jewellery to be guided back into a viable channel — often with minimal discomfort when addressed early, though we never promise it will be pain-free.
Catching it early can mean the difference between a simple reinsertion and an unnecessary repiercing.

If the earring goes partway in and stops

Stop. Do not poke around trying to find the channel, and do not force it through. Book a professional reinsertion assessment — the channel is likely contracting, and searching at home irritates it.

When we want to see you

Right away — same-day or next-day appointments are ideal for reinsertion.