Children under age 2 are unable to simply say, “I have pains in my ear,” and this makes a baby ear infection difficult to detect. Pediatricians say to look out for fever, especially if preceded by a cold, clinginess, as well as crying, loss of appetite, and irritability. Kids with an ear infection often won’t sleep very well because the pain in the ear will increase when they’re lying down. And if you see pus or fluid draining from your baby's ear, it’s a sign of infection. You may also notice your baby rubbing or pulling on their ear. Pediatricians say that the good news is that most baby ear infections disappear on their own. Some babies may require antibiotics, although pediatricians prescribe the wait-and-watch approach. If your child is more than six months old, if he is fine and there’s no high fever, then wait and watch before giving him antibiotics. However, if the baby shows no sign of improvement after a day or two, then know he can be given antibiotics. Either way, baby's acetaminophen can help relieve pain in babies that are older than 3 months, and infants’ ibuprofen for babies over six months. With over 60 years of experience, Gastonia Pediatric Associates has served thousands of children and their parents. Do you need specialist advice for your baby or toddler? You can get advice from medical professionals for calls, questions, and concerns at any time 24 hours a day. Gastonia Pediatric Associates are open 360 days per year, 7 days per week, and always available when you need them. They are conveniently located, and easy to access. Gastonia Pediatric Associates, your Gastonia area pediatricians, offer top quality pediatric care. Schedule and reach out today!
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