How to Change a Navel Ring for the First Time

The most important thing to remember is to leave your piercing in until it is completely healed. If the piercing has not healed, it can easily get infected once you have changed the jewelry. The piercing area and the new jewelry must be completely sanitized. You should also use all new materials while changing the naval ring.

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Water
• Hand towel
• New jewelry

Instructions

1. Leave your naval ring in place for at least 3 to 6 months. It generally takes this amount of time for a naval piercing to heal, to prevent infection.

2. Thoroughly wash the piercing area, your hands and the new jewelry with soap and water. It is not necessary to use a special type of soap. The new jewelry must also to be cleansed, even if it has not been used in the past.

3. Unscrew the ball to remove the piercing jewelry.

4. Replace it with the new jewelry you have chosen. Guide the new jewelry up through the piercing hole and screw the ball back on.

5. Wash the area again with soap and water. Then dry thoroughly with a clean towel. Check the piercing frequently after you've changed the jewelry to ensure there is no redness or swelling. These signs would indicate an infection and would need to be addressed quickly.