How to Get Rid of Earwax in Children

Earwax is a natural substance that does not need to be removed from the ear on a regular basis. However, if your doctor has suggested that you remove your child's earwax, there is a technique you can use to make the process easier.

Things You'll Need

• Mineral oil (or hydrogen peroxide and water)
• Thermometer
• Dropper
• Hair dryer
• Wax softener (non-prescription, optional)
• Ear syringe (optional)

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Instructions

• 1

  Heat 2 tsp. warm mineral oil to body temperature over a low flame. Alternatively, mix 1 tsp. hydrogen peroxide and 1 tsp. water.

• 2

  Place two drops of the mineral oil into your child's ear. This will soften the earwax and make it easier to remove.

• 3

  Have your child take a warm shower and direct the warm water into her ear. Then encourage her to tip her head so the earwax can drain from the ear.

• 4

  Hold a hairdryer several inches from your child's ear. Turn the hairdryer on low to dry out the ear canal.

• 5

  Repeat this process twice a day for five days.

• 6

  If the process does not remove sufficient earwax, apply the non-prescription wax softener to your child's ear, as per the package instructions. Then flush the ear with room temperature water using an ear syringe.