7. Hair Dryer
A hair dryer, indeed! After your child’s shower or bath, dry her ear with a low-powered blow dryer. Keep the gadget at a comfortable distance from the ear. This approach should only be used for one or two minutes at a time. Warmth is relaxing, and drying the ears prevents water from accumulating in the ear. Germs and fungi can develop more easily in pooled water (e.g., swimmer’s ear). If you get an earache that lasts longer than 24 hours, you should seek medical help.
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