How To Care For Baby Ear Infection. Use antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor. Always take your child to your family doctor for an ear check 4 to 6 weeks after an ear infection to make sure the ear fluid has gone.
Pain relief is important. A promising study published in the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics indicates that there is a strong correlation between chiropractic adjustments and the resolution of ear infections. 7182019 Ear infections in babies and young children are common especially after a cold or flu.
11202017 Breastfeed your baby for six to 12 months if possible.
Antibiotics are often not needed. Most ear infections are. Do not put any oil eardrops or cotton buds into your childs ear unless your GP advises you to do so. One surefire indication of an ear infection includes pus or fluid that drains out of the childs ear.