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Should i clean wax out of baby's ear

2022-10-01 08:36:18
How can I clean wax out of my baby's ears ?? He is 3 months old.. can we put oil in his ears or use earbuds ? Please suggest
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No don’t put on oil or cotton buds Just make a sterile cotton wisp and remove with it gently

Answered2022-10-02 05:59:48

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Don't put oil in ears. U can can clean wax with cotton wick. Don't use buds. If wax is hard use Dewax ear drops.2 drops three times a day. Later clean with cotton wick.

Answered2022-10-01 08:52:01

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