As a mom with a young daughter, I am anticipating the special day when she asks me if she can get her ears pierced. When that day happens, I want to know all of my options to make that moment for her perfect in every way. Parents want places that they can trust can help them with such a milestone for their little one.
There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to ear piercings — options range from jewelry stores, salons, pediatricians, and tattoo parlors in the Chicagoland suburbs. Please remember to call ahead to confirm specifics on kids ear piercing and schedule your appointment. Then, get ready for lots of cute earring shopping to commemorate this milestone!

Jewelry Stores/Retail/Salons That Offer Piercing
Adorn512
1010 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 442-7266
106 W. Second St.
Elmhurst, IL
(630) 447-8111
Offers kids ear piercing for all ages, including infants.
Express Med Spa
320 W. Burlington Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
Offers ear piercing for ages 6 months old and up with a sterile single use cartridge.
Claires
Locations in Aurora, Bolingbrook, Bloomingdale, Burr Ridge, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oswego, Schaumburg and Wheaton
Free piercing with the purchase of a starter kit (priced from $29.99 onwards). They encourage you to make an appointment before your visit. Claires uses single-use sterile cartridges and requires no needles.
Merle Normal Cosmetics
Locations in Niles, Elmhurst, Wheaton, and more.
Offers ear piercing for kids 6 months. They also offer $10 piercing for dolls to join in on the fun!
Banter By Piercing Pagoda
Locations in Lombard, Chicago Ridge, Rosemont, Schaumburg and more.
Offering free ear piercing for infants ages 2 months and up with in-store purchase of piercing earrings.
Lovisa
Locations in Lombard, Chicago Ridge, Orland Park, Rosemont, and Schaumburg
No reservations needed; walk-ins welcome. Piercing is free with purchase of Studex or Medisept earrings in-store.
Kay Jewelers
Kay Jewelers Stratford Square Shopping Center
616 Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 893-9464
Kay Jewelers Kendall Marketplace
905 Erica Ln.
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-1654
Kay Jewelers The Promenade Bolingbrook
641 E Boughton Rd.
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 783-9459
Kay Jewelers Outlet Chicago Premium Outlets
1650 Prem. Outlets Blvd. Space 1139
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 499-1822
The above Kay Jewelers locations in Chicagoland offer ear piercing for ages 8 weeks and up. Parent/guardian must be present for anyone under the age of 18. Online form is available on their website to schedule a piercing session.
ICING
748 Orland Square
Orland Park, IL, 60462
(798) 226-0059
5 Woodfield Mall SPC D204
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 330-1066
Claire’s also operates under the brand name ICING, geared towards older children and teenagers. Babies three months and up are welcome at their locations. Walk-ins are welcome.
Rowan
440 Oakbrook Center
Oakbrook, IL 60523
(331) 317-8889
Coming Soon!
50 S Main Street
Suite 136
Naperville, IL 60540
(347) 835-4289
435 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago IL, 60611
(347) 835-4289
Ear piercing by registered nurses. All jewelry is hypoallergenic. Woman-founded and woman-led.
Pediatricians That Offer Kids Ear Piercing
Hinsdale Pediatrics
911 N Elm St. Suite 215
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-0890
Ear piercing services are offered from 6 months and up. No walk-ins allowed; call to set up an appointment.
A2Z Pediatrics
550 E Boughton Rd #110
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 755-5437
Provides ear piercing services for ages 6 months and up. Call to schedule an appointment.
Medical Ear Piercing Clinics
15614 S Harlem Ave,
Orland Park, IL 60462
1952 McDowell Road, Suite 106
Naperville, IL 60563
Recommended that babies weigh at least eight pounds to have ears pierced. All piercings are done by licensed nurses. Options include piercings with numbing creams as well.
DuPage Medical Clinic
621 Plainfield Rd Suite 107
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 323-2414
Ear piercing services are offered for babies and children ages 3 months and up.
Alzein Pediatrics
6700 W 95th St #250,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 430-7700
5540 W 111th St,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-7600
Both locations in Oak Lawn provide ear piercing services for ages 3 months and up.
All Star Pediatrics
6410 Joliet Road, Unit 3
Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 352-4448
Ear piercing are offered for infants age 3 months to 10 months and for children 5 years of age and older. They practice the Blomdahl Medical Ear Piercing System which is available only to physicians. Refer to their detailed ear piercing page for more details.
Tattoo Parlors That Offer Ear Piercing
Downers Grove Tattoo Co.
615 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL
(630) 960-1409
Ear piercing for children 6+ and above are offered by appointment Saturdays through Mondays. Call to set up an appointment.
Divine Ink
7315 Lemont Rd Suite 127,
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(708) 205-0575
Offers ear piercing to kids, but at time of inquiry, they were fully booked so be sure to call to make an appointment or drop them a Facebook message.
New Hope Tattoo
1300 S Main St Unit J
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 376-6587
Parents and guardians have to be present for minors under the age of 18.
Tomato Tattoo
1205 Maple Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 241-0669
Provides ear piercing for ages 10 and up. Call for appointment.
Luxe Piercing Boutique
7439 Madison St
Forest Park, IL
(708) 689-0348
Appointments strongly encouraged. Earlobe piercing services for ages 8+.
Color Theory Tattoo
1047 E St Charles Rd,
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 785-3666
Only for ages 12 and up. A parent/guardian must be present for piercing sessions for children aged between 12-17. Walk-ins are accepted.
Angels Body Piercing
270 W North Ave Ste 34
Villa Park, IL 60181
Infant to 12 years of age. They will do check ins as often as needed until your child’s piercing is fully healed. It is required to purchase after care soap and spray.
Constable Tattoo Parlor
16122 Route 59
Plainfield, IL
(815) 254-6601
Offers ear piercing for infants ages 6 months and up with parent identification and child’s birth certificate. $45 per ear for children from 6 months to 12 years; $40 per ear for kids ages 13+.
Atmosphere Tattoo Gallery
Locations in Schaumburg, Franklin Park and Roselle.
Piercings start at 6 years of age and older. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged.
Bead World Inc
7. N Bothwell St.
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 776-2323
Ear piercings are offered for children under 18. Appointments are required for piercings.
Klas Piercing and Tattoo
38 Terry Drive
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 962-8072
This parlor came recommended in various mom Facebook groups. Ear piercings are offered for ages 4 and up. Be sure to call for an appointment.
Skynn Piercing PMU Tattoo
909 Oak St.
North Aurora, IL 60542
(331) 274-5749
Ear piercings are offered for ages 4 and up. Make an appointment online on their website before visiting.
The Piercery
19w330 W Lake Street
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 815-5781
Ear lobe piercing is offered for children ages 8 and up.

Interested in ear piercing after-care? Check out this article. And, for more helpful guides, check out our full list of resources for families!
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I have to say going anywhere that uses a gun is a bad idea. Unsanitary. Always go with a tattoo/piercing place.