Dear moms and dads, today we are going to talk about a seemingly simple but often worrying topic - earwax in baby's ears. Whenever we see some tiny yellow lumps in our baby's ears, we inevitably think, "Oops, are the baby's ears unclean? Should we pull it out for him?"Don't worry, today we will unveil this little secret, to see if the earwax in the baby's ear is so terrible, it is in the end not "dirty", and whether we need to pull out the baby's ears. What is earwax? Is it really dirty? First of all, earwax is not dirty. Its official name is "cerumen", which sounds a bit mysterious, doesn't it? It's actually a substance secreted in the ear canal, which is made up of dead skin cells, oil, sweat, and airborne dust. Although it looks a bit "unattractive", it is the "guardian" of your baby's ears! What is the role of earwax? It has many tasks: prevent bacteria, dust and other harmful substances from entering the ear canal, protect the ear from infection; can also lubricate the ear canal to prevent the ear canal from drying out. So, your baby's earwax is actually working for your ears; it's not dirty, it's part of your ear's self-cleaning process yet. Is it really necessary to pull out the earwax in baby's ear? What should we do if there is earwax? Shouldn't we rush to get rid of it? The answer is: not necessarily!In most cases, baby's ears do not need special cleaning.1. The ear canal has the ability to clean itselfThe ear canal actually has the ability to clean itself. The earwax in your baby's ear is usually gradually pushed out by the skin of the ear canal as your baby yawns, eats or moves around. You may find that your baby's earwax "walks out" on its own. So, earwax doesn't stay in the ear forever, it comes out naturally. As long as the earwax doesn't build up too much and doesn't affect your hearing, your baby's ear canal can clean itself out without too much worry. Excessive cleaning may cause problems Many parents see a little earwax in their baby's ears and can't resist the urge to take a cotton swab or other tools to pull out the baby's ears. In fact, this is not very good. Excessive cleaning of the ear canal may push the earwax deeper, and may even harm your baby's delicate ear canal skin, causing infections or other problems.So, unless your baby's ear canals are in discomfort and earwax clogging is affecting his or her hearing, there is no need to clean out the ears frequently. When do I need to clean my baby's ears if they have earwax in them? Although you don't usually need to pull out your ears in particular, sometimes your baby's earwax may accumulate more, or your baby may experience ear discomfort.At this time, we need to take the baby to the doctor to determine whether the earwax needs to be cleaned out. Baby's ear pain or itching If the baby often touches his ears, or shows symptoms such as ear pain or itching, it is possible that the earwax has accumulated too much, leading to blockage of the ear canals or triggering an infection. At this point, it is best to take your baby to the doctor to see if earwax is the problem. If it is, the doctor will take professional methods to clean up the earwax.Baby's hearing is affectedIf you find that your baby can't hear clearly or there always seems to be something blocked in the ear, it may be that the earwax is causing a blockage in the ear canal, which is affecting the hearing. At this time, you can go to the hospital for a checkup to see if there is too much earwax buildup. The doctor will clean the ear accordingly to restore your baby's hearing.Bad smell or discharge from the earIf your baby's ear has a bad smell or secretes abnormal fluid, the ear canal may be inflamed or infected. At this point, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to see if the ear canal problem is caused by earwax. How can I properly clean my baby's earwax? If you do need to clean earwax, parents must pay attention to the method. Here are some tips for safely cleaning your baby's earwax: 1. Avoid using cotton swabs to go deep into the ear canal Although cotton swabs are commonly used to clean the ears, never use them to go deep into your baby's ear canal.Not only may this push the earwax deeper, but it can also easily damage the skin inside the ear canal. It's best to clean only the skin on the outside of the ear, avoiding the deeper parts of the ear canal.Wipe the outside of the ear with a damp clothIf your baby has a small amount of earwax on the outside of the ear, gently wipe the outside of the ear with a warm, damp cloth. When wiping, be gentle and do not pull on your baby's ear. Use earwax softening solution For babies with hard, dry earwax, consider using an earwax softening solution, but this is best done on the advice of your doctor. Earwax softener can help soften the earwax and make it easier to clean out. Go to the hospital to clean the earwax If your baby's earwax has built up excessively, or if he or she is showing signs of an ear infection, it's best to take him or her to the hospital to have it cleaned out by a medical professional using a special tool. The doctor will be able to clean the earwax safely and avoid causing damage to the baby's ear canal. Summary: baby earwax is not "dirty" today, we learned that the earwax in the baby's ear is not "dirty". It is the natural protective layer of your baby's ear, which helps to prevent bacteria and dust from entering the ear canal and protects the health of the ear canal. In most cases, babies' ear can be cleaned by themselves, so parents don't need to worry too much or pull out their ears too often. Of course, if your baby's ears become uncomfortable, or if too much earwax buildup affects your hearing, we can take your baby to the hospital for a checkup and clean out the earwax under your doctor's guidance. In short, earwax in the ear does not mean unclean, mothers and fathers to rest assured that the baby's ears are self-cleaning function, earwax is just the ear of the "small guard" only! The next time you see ear wax in the baby's ear, do not rush to pull out the ear Oh, give the baby a little time, ear wax will "slip out of their own".over.
