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ear canal

The ear canal is the delicate passage inside the ear where wax is produced and should not be probed at home.

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Why babies pull ears

Why babies pull ears

Normal discovery and self-soothing One of the most common reasons babies pull their ears is also one of the least alarming: they have found them. Infants gradually learn that their hands can reach different body parts, and the ear is easy to grasp. Pulling, rubbing, folding, or patting the ear may simply be sensory exploration. […]

Do babies need ear cleaning

Do babies need ear cleaning

Why earwax is usually not a problem Earwax is part of normal ear physiology, not dirt. It is produced by glands in the ear canal and serves as a barrier against moisture, dust, and microorganisms. In babies, as in older children and adults, the ear canal has a natural outward migration of skin cells and […]