Can You Sleep with a Dangle Belly Ring?

Save your elaborate chandeliers and dangle belly button rings for day wear or special occasions. Whatever you do, don't sleep in elaborate navel rings. This preserves your piercing, keeping it from getting irritated, and also keeps your jewelry in good shape.

When can I wear a dangle belly button ring?

Q. When can I start wearing heavier jewelry, like dangle belly button rings? A. It's best to wait 3 to 6 months after getting your belly button pierced before attempting to change your jewelry.

Are dangling belly rings safe?

During healing, protect your navel piercing from being snagged on clothing, irritated from friction, or injured during physical sports and activities with this simple tip: get a vented eye patch of hard plastic (found at most pharmacies), and secure it over your piercing using an elastic bandage like an ankle wrap.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

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