Baby Has Sticky Ear Wax

Wax naturally works its way out of the ear canal bringing those trapped particles with it.

Baby has sticky ear wax.

Many parents make the mistake of seeing a bit of wax in the ear and cleaning it with a cotton swab or hairpin says kozak but that s likely just going to push the wax further inward and risk injury. Though it may be bothersome it is a completely normal part of your baby s. But if you think he has wax buildup inside his ear ask his doctor to take a look at it during a routine visit. In addition to avoiding those things that are associated with the buildup of excessive earwax it might help to prevent earwax buildup if your child routinely uses a preventative wax softening agent has his ears irrigated or sees his pediatrician every six to 12 months to have them manually cleaned.

If there s wax on your baby s outer ear you can wipe it away with a cotton swab or better yet a wet washcloth. Earwax or cerumen is made up of dead skin cells and a thick sticky material produced by glands lining the ear.