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Child Gags When Inserting Q-tip In Ear. No History Of Ear Infections. Normal?
I have 2-yr old twin girls. When I clean one girls ears with q-tip, she doesn t mind at all. When I clean my other girls ears, she gags when I insert q-tip even a little. Neither of them have ever had ear infections or ear problems that I know of. Should I be concerned and make a doctor visit or is this pretty normal?
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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Ear wax needs removing to prevent buildup, it is called cerumen. wax forms to protect the ears from dirt and debris, but it can be bothersome and visible when too much forms. to remove baby's ear wax, use caution to avoid damaging the ear while you must clean buildup , don't remove all wax so that the baby's ear remain protected.
warnings-
The ear wax can be removed professionally.
Never place your finger inside the baby's ear.It will spread germs and it is unsanitary.
Never stick anything in the baby ear canal
Ear wax needs removing to prevent buildup, it is called cerumen. wax forms to protect the ears from dirt and debris, but it can be bothersome and visible when too much forms. to remove baby's ear wax, use caution to avoid damaging the ear while you must clean buildup , don't remove all wax so that the baby's ear remain protected.
warnings-
The ear wax can be removed professionally.
Never place your finger inside the baby's ear.It will spread germs and it is unsanitary.
Never stick anything in the baby ear canal
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