What to do if milk gets into baby's ears

Many new mothers will encounter some problems when breastfeeding their babies. Many babies are naughty when they are breastfeeding, and sometimes milk may accidentally get into the baby's ears. When this happens, the baby's ears must be treated, otherwise it will cause discomfort to the baby's ears and even cause other effects on the baby's ears.

What to do if milk gets into baby's ears

1. If the mother finds that milk has flowed into the baby's ears during breastfeeding, this should be dealt with in time. First, use a highly absorbent napkin to wipe the area around the baby's ears, then use a cotton swab to get the milk out and then let the child lie sideways and try to pour out as much milk as possible.

2. If you discover it too late and it has already become festered, you should first go to the hospital to have a doctor check it to avoid otitis media. If there is nothing wrong, carefully wipe the ear clean with a cotton swab. If this happens often, it is best to go to the hospital regularly to have it cleaned by a doctor.

3. If the baby's condition is more serious, with yellow discharge and scabs forming, and a foul odor, then treatment is necessary. Flush the inside of the ear with 3% hydrogen peroxide, then clean out any remaining liquid and instill ordinary antibiotic eye drops.

How to care for the ears of newborns

1. Clean the external auditory canal and back of the ear of newborns

If you find water in your baby's ears after bathing, you can gently wipe the baby's external auditory canal and auricle with a dry cotton swab. Be careful and gentle, and never go deep into the ear canal to avoid puncturing the baby's eardrum.

In addition, when mothers are bathing or cleaning their babies, they should also pay attention to whether there is dirt behind the baby's ears, because this area is relatively hidden and easily overlooked, but it is most likely to accumulate sweat and stains and cause eczema, so you should also pay attention to regular cleaning. If your baby has eczema, you can use a baby-specific eczema cream.

2. Prevent water and milk from entering the newborn's ear canal

To prevent water and milk from entering the baby's ears and causing ear inflammation, a key point is that when bathing a newborn baby, parents should pay attention to holding the baby's head with their hands and gently folding the baby's earlobe to cover the ear canal with the thumb and little finger to prevent water from accidentally entering the baby's ears during bathing (if the above actions cannot be done, you can also gently plug the ears on both sides with cotton, and remember to remove them after bathing).

Another key point is that after the baby finishes feeding, he should be held upright and burped for a while. This can prevent the baby from spitting up milk when lying down, and the milk will flow into the ear canal and cause ear inflammation. At the same time, mothers should try to avoid feeding their babies while lying down, as this can also easily cause milk to enter the ear canal and cause inflammation.

3. Never clean your newborn baby’s ears yourself

Some parents have the habit of cleaning their babies' ears. However, for newborn babies, parents must not clean their babies' ears at home. Although there will be secretions in the baby's ears, the baby's organs are extremely delicate and can be easily damaged if you are not careful. If the baby has particularly obvious stains, be sure to go to the hospital and ask a professional doctor to help clean it. In normal times, parents should also pay attention to the items around the baby to avoid hurting the baby's ears due to improper use of items or negligence of parents.