Ear infection or teething?

Question

My little girl is 23 weeks old today, EBF. I notice that she plays with her ears while nursing, sometimes swatting at them and sometimes tugging. I’m concerned about an ear infection, but she hasn’t had a fever or acted distressed/in pain. She does have a slight runny nose, clear, and not affecting her nursing. I suspect teething..but should I make an appointment to have her ears checked? I just HATE taking her to the pediatrician unnecessarily during cold/flu/RSV/stomach bug season 😬

Answer

My LO constantly plays with her ears! Especially while eating. I’ve even had her checked out before, and she was totally fine. She’s just over 6 months -and has done this for months. Pediatrician says babies just find their ears and play with them. Of course If you feel like maybe something is going on like an infection then it doesn’t hurt to have her checked over...mamas know best:) I think that it’s normal otherwise and something babies do.

Answer

My girl is doing the same thing! I’m assuming it’s teething because she seems completely fine otherwise! I’ve been giving infant Tylenol when it seems like she’s in pain & it helps!

Ear infection or teething?

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