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How do I clean the wax from my baby's ears? Sticking a cotton swab into the infant's ear canal is an absolute taboo. Clean just the outer ear with a wet washcloth instead. Newborn wax also comes out of the ear on its own accord. So cleaning the outer ear will take care of the wax discharged from the ear. How do I clean my baby's nose? When you clean mucus from a baby's nose, use the corner of a wet washcloth, rather than a cotton swab. If the baby's nose gets uncomfortably stuffed from a cold you can use an aspirator. (If the congestion persists, take your baby to the paediatrician.). As a home remedy for congested noses, you can also steam up the bathroom and then take the baby there. As a precaution, turn off all hot water taps before you take the baby in the bathroom. Newborn are anyways born with very narrow nasal passage, which calls for the need of frequent nose care. Nasal congestions can hinder daily life and activities like sleep, feeding and bear negative effect on the overall wellbeing. Thus, it is important to gently clean the nasal passage if you feel it is disturbing her. Cold and cough can make a baby miserable, but the good news is it usually does not have any negative effects on her health. However, if not treated in the initial stage, it may result in infections, pneumonia and influenza There aren't many ways to cure a cold, but try some simple home remedies to make sure she's comfortable. Taking care of her also reduces her chances of developing serious medical conditions. You need to make sure she gets enough rest. If you think you have nasal congestion, consider using saline drops prescribed by your pediatrician. How to care for baby's ears? When it comes to ear care, you have to remember that the more you do it, the less effective it will be. Before the eardrum is damaged, the ear should be given due attention. Their ears tend to clean themselves, but if they need special care they should be careful. You need to clean behind the baby's ears and look around. Using cotton swabs or cotton buds to clean your baby's ears can damage the eardrum and also tends to push earwax in. Therefore it is better not to use them. How do I treat ear infections? Ear infections are common in children. Repeated infections can cause permanent damage. Apart from that, babies can also endure a lot of pain if the infection is not treated in time. Learn more about ear infections here. most infections often occur in the middle of the ear A viral or bacterial infection can cause otitis media behind the eardrum. Most ear infections are caused by bacteria. Eustachian tubes are another cause of ear infections. This bacterium affects the middle ear. Infections in the middle of the ear are common in the winter. This often ends with the baby running a fever. It is important to initiate treatment to avoid long-term effects. Children who suffer from recurrent ear infections should be monitored closely as these cases increase the likelihood of long-term hearing loss. Sticky Ears is another condition that children can suffer from. You can see the glue protruding from the center of the ear like a sticky substance. This usually happens when a baby suffers from repeated ear infections. It is important to contact your doctor as soon as possible if you notice white discharge. A discharge may be caused by a hole in the eardrum. What are the symptoms of ear infections in babies? However, it should be remembered that symptoms are different for each child. • Yellow or whitish discharge from ear • Ear pulling, grabbing • Fever • Diarrhea • Vomiting • Poor appetite • Lightheadedness • Unpleasant odor chronic. It is important to act the moment she complains of ear pressure or pain.