How to Safely Close Kids’ Screw-Back Earrings: Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
If you’ve already read our Parent’s Guide on What to Look for in Your Child’s First Earrings and our Guide to Screw-Back Earrings, you already know why 18K gold and secure backs are the best choice for little ears.In this article, we’ll show you How to Safely Close Kids’ Screw-Back Earrings — ensuring your child’s ears stay safe, comfortable, and stylish every day.
Now, let’s take the next step — learning how to properly close screw-back earrings to keep your child’s ears safe, comfortable, and looking adorable every day.
Choosing screw-back earrings for children is one of the best ways to ensure both comfort and safety. These earrings are designed so the back screws onto the post, making it much harder for a curious child to remove — or for the earring to fall off accidentally. But to get all their benefits, it’s important to know how to close them correctly.
🧼 1. Start with Clean Hands and Earrings
Before handling your child’s earrings, always wash your hands thoroughly. Make sure both the earrings and earlobes are clean and completely dry. A gentle wipe with alcohol or saline solution helps prevent irritation or infection.
✋ 2. Hold the Front Steady
Gently hold the front part of the earring (the decorative side) between your thumb and index finger. This prevents the post from rotating while you attach the back and keeps the design aligned.
🔩 3. Twist the Screw-Back — Not the Post
With your other hand, pick up the screw-back and slowly turn it clockwise onto the post. You’ll feel it begin to catch on the threads — keep turning until it’s snug but not tight.
Only make two or three full turns; twisting too much can perforate the screw-back, causing the post to go through the nut.
If that happens, replace the screw-back immediately to avoid pinches or irritation from the exposed post.
💡 Tip: If the back feels stuck, stop and realign the post before continuing. Forcing it can damage the threads.
🎯 4. Check the Fit
The back should sit comfortably against the earlobe without pressing too tightly. If it’s too tight, it can irritate the skin; too loose, and it might unscrew over time.
A small space between the back and the ear — about the thickness of a credit card — is ideal.
👶 5. Inspect Regularly
Children are active! Check their earrings once or twice a week to make sure the backs haven’t loosened. Avoid over-tightening — gentle adjustments are enough to keep them secure.
💖 Why Screw-Back Earrings Are Perfect for Kids
✔ Secure fit: Reduces the risk of losing the earring.
✔ Smooth edges: The covered back won’t poke or scratch delicate skin.
✔ Comfortable sleep: Children can nap or sleep with them on safely.
✨ Final Tip
Taking a few moments to correctly close your child’s screw-back earrings ensures they stay comfortable and safe all day long — and helps those tiny treasures stay exactly where they belong.
At Amalia Jewelry, all our kids’ earrings are crafted in 18K gold and designed with secure screw-backs — perfect for little ones’ comfort, safety, and everyday wear.
