How to Remove Ear Wax in a Baby

Earwax helps keep the ears clean and healthy. While some earwax is fine, if it starts to build up it can hinder your baby's hearing. Don't let this happen; take a few minutes to follow these steps to remove wax from your baby's ears.

Things You'll Need

• Washcloth
• Baby safety swab

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Instructions

• 1

  Dampen a washcloth with warm water. If possible, use a baby washcloth since the material is softer and will be gentler on your baby's ears.

• 2

  Clean around your baby's ears with the washcloth, and wipe away any visible earwax.

• 3

  Use a baby safety swab to clean wax from your baby's ears if you are unable to remove the wax using a washcloth.

• 4

  Schedule an appointment with your baby's pediatrician if the earwax has built up inside his ear. The pediatrician can flush out the wax.