ear infections - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

AshleyLD · 02-19-2010, 10:02 AM

Is there a way to keep my DD (6) from getting them? She takes showers.. Doesnt have allergies or a sniffly nose most of the time.

Are there any natural way to "fix" them with out going to the DR?

Any advise would be helpful!

Thanks

Emma · 02-19-2010, 11:28 AM

Does she use a binky/pacificer? If she does, that could contribute to chronic ear infections (did w/Ivy).

For natural remedies, you can use garlic/mullein ear drops. I get mine from mountain rose herbs.

mommy2abigail · 02-19-2010, 01:07 PM

A mixture of 50% white vinegar and 50% alcohol warmed to slightly warmer than room temp, 3-4 drops in infected ear 3-4 times per day will 'cure' and ear infection. The acidity in the vinegar will restore the proper ph balance in the ear. It's worked for us every time!

AshleyLD · 02-19-2010, 01:21 PM

Thank you so much!!!

tallanvor · 02-19-2010, 02:15 PM

Train her to not get water in her ears. I've never heard of anyone getting ear infections because of showers. And I had chronic ear infections as a kid (until I was 8 and then I still had them, just went down to 2 a year or so), so I have experience with them. You could also get her some ear plugs.

2beauties · 02-19-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mommy2abigail

A mixture of 50% white vinegar and 50% alcohol warmed to slightly warmer than room temp, 3-4 drops in infected ear 3-4 times per day will 'cure' and ear infection. The acidity in the vinegar will restore the proper ph balance in the ear. It's worked for us every time!

What kind of alcohol do you use?

calind115 · 02-19-2010, 03:47 PM

We tried everything at one point. But according to dd's ENT some kids/environments are more prone to them. Needless to say dd is on her second set of tubes.
The ear plugs are def a good idea but moisture can still get in even out of the shower.

froggymiamore · 02-19-2010, 05:05 PM

chiropractics!!

doodah · 02-19-2010, 05:55 PM

I second chiro adjustments! Worked wonders on my two kids!

02-19-2010, 10:02 AM	#1
AshleyLD Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South CA Posts: 13,856 Ratings: 133 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	ear infections Is there a way to keep my DD (6) from getting them? She takes showers.. Doesnt have allergies or a sniffly nose most of the time. Are there any natural way to "fix" them with out going to the DR? Any advise would be helpful! Thanks __________________ ~Ashley~ SAHmama to 3 + 1 Check out my Knitting Gallery and "Like" me on Facebook! Check out the amazing Waldorf items at The Waldorf Dollhouse!

02-19-2010, 11:28 AM	#2
Emma Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WNY Posts: 2,180 Ratings: 164 Feedback: 100%	Re: ear infections Does she use a binky/pacificer? If she does, that could contribute to chronic ear infections (did w/Ivy). For natural remedies, you can use garlic/mullein ear drops. I get mine from mountain rose herbs. __________________ Ivy - 6, Lily - 3, Max - 1.5. Proud wife of an Air Force Bomb Squad Tech My Homeschooling/Girl Scout Blog

02-19-2010, 01:07 PM	#3
mommy2abigail Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,642 Ratings: 18 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: ear infections A mixture of 50% white vinegar and 50% alcohol warmed to slightly warmer than room temp, 3-4 drops in infected ear 3-4 times per day will 'cure' and ear infection. The acidity in the vinegar will restore the proper ph balance in the ear. It's worked for us every time!

02-19-2010, 01:21 PM	#4
AshleyLD Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South CA Posts: 13,856 Ratings: 133 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: ear infections Thank you so much!!! __________________ ~Ashley~ SAHmama to 3 + 1 Check out my Knitting Gallery and "Like" me on Facebook! Check out the amazing Waldorf items at The Waldorf Dollhouse!

02-19-2010, 02:15 PM	#5
tallanvor Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,584 Ratings: 43 Feedback: 100%	Re: ear infections Train her to not get water in her ears. I've never heard of anyone getting ear infections because of showers. And I had chronic ear infections as a kid (until I was 8 and then I still had them, just went down to 2 a year or so), so I have experience with them. You could also get her some ear plugs.