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In most cases it is sufficient to clean the wax of the children's ears during the bath with a cloth or wet wipe, always avoiding the use of swabs or any object inside the ear. If there is any doubt, we should go to the pediatrician to assess if it is necessary to remove the wax and rule out other pr
In most cases it is sufficient to clean the wax of the children's ears during the bath with a cloth or wet wipe, always avoiding the use of swabs or any object inside the ear. If there is any doubt, we should go to the pediatrician to assess if it is necessary to remove the wax and rule out other problems. Tr 7 homemade tricks to remove excess wax from the ear of children
When children produce an excess of wax in the ear we can use some tricks to eliminate it although it is advisable to consult the pediatrician beforehand:
1. Olive oil:
soften the wax of the ear. Simply apply 2 or 3 drops of olive oil before sleeping.
2. Paraffin oil: paraffin oil
is sold in pharmacies. It is necessary to previously heat the oil and apply 2 or 3 drops in the ear.3. Saline solution:Mix one teaspoon of salt in half a cup of water and dissolve. Drop some drops in the ear, leave to act and then tilt the head to drain the solution.
4. Vinegar and alcohol: mix in equal parts white vinegar and alcohol. Apply a few drops of this mixture inside the ear.
5. Glycerin: Apply a few drops of glycerin to the ear. It is used to soften the wax and facilitate it to come out naturally through the ear.
6. Hydrogen peroxide: heat oxygenated water and introduce a few drops in the ear.
7. Chamomile tea: pour a few drops of the warm chamomile infusion into the ear.
If these tricks to eliminate excess wax do not work we should go to the pediatrician so that through other methods used by health specialists allow to eliminate the accumulation of cerumen safely. Cristina González Hernando.
Editor of Guiainfantil.com
