Itching in the ear canal may be related to excessive earwax, and some parents may find that their babies often scratch their ears, which may be the reason for this. But digging out a baby's ear can also make parents very worried, after all, the ear canal of infants and young children is very delicate. Can babies' ears be dug out?
If parents find that their baby often scratches the ear area with their hands or has a restless expression, it may be due to excessive earwax in the ear canal, sweating in hot weather, or itching caused by water in the ear canal during bathing. You can also dig your ears appropriately, but be sure to take appropriate safety precautions when digging your baby's ears.
When cleaning the ears of a baby, someone should assist. First, hold the baby's head to avoid sudden head turning and damaging the baby's eardrums. Additionally, use specialized baby ear cleaning tools or small cotton swabs to remove any moisture or earwax from the ears.
Some babies may have large or hard earwax in their ear canals. If you find such a situation, do not dig your baby's ears by yourself. You should go to the pediatric department of the hospital in a timely manner and seek the help of a professional pediatrician. The doctor will soften the earwax in the baby's ear canal according to its size and softness, and then use specialized tools to safely remove the large and hard earwax in the baby's ear canal.
In addition, as parents, it is important to note that babies generally do not need to frequently clean their ears. When there are no abnormal situations, it is not advisable to always clean their ears. However, when taking a shower, it is important to take precautions to prevent water from entering the baby's ears.
