Cleaning Out Baby Ears

Clean baby ears using a washcloth.

Cleaning out baby ears.

To clean baby s ears. Ask pretty much any pediatrician and they will likely tell you the best way to clean baby ears is with a washcloth. Remember not all baby earwax is harmful. Use the lukewarm washcloth to gently wipe away any ear wax build up behind your baby s ears.

Use a cloth or tissue to wipe away any wax that has migrated out of the ear canal. Wet a clean washcloth with lukewarm water. While cotton swabs are out most experts agree that it s safe to use a washcloth to clean the outside of a child s ears. Repeat this process for the other ear as well.

Squeeze out any excess water from the washcloth to prevent moisture from entering the ear canal. Follow these simple steps. You can also use a q tip for this. Then use another section of the washcloth to wipe away any wax along the outer part of your baby s earlobe.

If baby earwax drops and warm washcloths don t work when it comes to baby ear cleaning doctors may opt to use an infant earwax removal tool. Instead it will just remove some of the excess wax or dirt sitting on the outside. Stubborn earwax is sometimes scraped out with a tool called a curette. Wet the washcloth or cotton ball with warm water.

Wipe behind and around both of your baby s outer ears. Ring out the washcloth well if using. It may sound painful but doctors do it gently so baby doesn t get hurt.