Cleaning little ears..
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Topic: Cleaning little ears..
Posted By: kriss
Subject: Cleaning little ears..
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 7:10pm
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I am wondering how to clean my baby's ears..
She has eczema at the mo, and after a bath her ears have white mush inside, I think it is wet skin flakes?? And they are smelly 
Any advice for me please?? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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 Little Angel, April 10
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 7:16pm
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Usually the advice is a small wet flannel. Don't use cotton tips - they'll push the yucky stuff down the ear canal to fester and start smelling, and risk breaking off. You could also call your GP's practice nurse and see what they'd advise. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 8:11pm
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Hmm I dont really try to clean cadens ears unless there is some wax/dirt where i can sort of wipe it with a tissue.
There little ears are very delicate. i would get your docs advice. ------------- |
Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 8:15pm
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The nurse told me not to put anything bigger than my elbow in there lol! That being said my girls ears are extremely waxy so I clean the outer parts with cotton buds, I just don't go into the canal. You have to be very careful. -------------  
TTC #3 since Jan 2010 - PCOS MC April 2010 |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 8:36pm
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Yup thats what I do lisa, but with a tissue ------------- |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 8:48pm
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I'd just use a tissue. It's good that it has cleaned out by itself, just clean what you can see. ------------- |
Posted By: kriss
Date Posted: 19 January 2009 at 11:39pm
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I have tried to drain them by laying her on her side..
The gunk is just around the edge of the canal, and I haven't put anything in for fear of pushing it down into the canal. Will try a tissue, and maybe pop in to see the nurse at the Dr's tomorrow. Thanks to all replies  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Little Angel, April 10
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