Doctors Warn Against Newborns Wearing Gold Rings

News18 Hindi · india

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's 'Mama Golden Ring Scheme' provides a one-gram gold ring to newborns, launched in Madurai. While parents are happy, doctors caution against letting infants wear the rings. Potential risks include restricted blood circulation if the ring tightens, choking hazards if swallowed, skin irritation or allergies from alloys, injuries from sharp edges, and infection from accumulated dirt. Experts advise keeping the rings aside and only using them for brief photo opportunities under supervision.