How Do You Care For Belly Bars?
There are many different types of jewelery you can wear on a pierced navel, including rings, studs and the ever popular belly bars. Belly bars come in a wide variety of designs, from simple colored bars to elaborate, embellished bars that have jewels hanging from them. No matter which belly bar you have, caring for it has the same rules and guidelines that any navel piercing would have. Until the piercing is fully healed, you shouldn’t change the bar, touch it excessively or go swimming without a waterproof bandage covering the bar for protection. There are also a few crucial ways to clean your belly bar to avoid infection. Clean the pierced area with a damp cotton swab before washing it with soap. Use the cotton swab to gently pull away any dried puss or crust that has formed around the piercing to allow proper air flow. Be careful not to snag or pull the belly bar while you do this to avoid irritation. Wash your piercing twice a day with an antibacterial soap and warm water. While yo
