Hello, Welcome to HCM, It s important to not use a cotton swab, a finger, or anything else to poke inside the ear because of the risk of damaging the delicate ear canal and eardrum, or packing the wax in even further, which could cause infection. If your child is having any ear pain, discomfort, hearing problems, or an uncomfortable blocked feeling in the ears you need to talk with your doctor. Ear candling has gained a lot of attention as a home remedy for earwax removal. Your doctors will remove earwax if it s causing pain and discomfort or interfering with hearing. Earwax removal usually is done in the doctor s office. Your doctor may use a variety of different tools to remove earwax, including a curette, graspers and suction. Removal takes just a few minutes and usually doesn t require any further treatment. If there s a sign of infection, the doctor may prescribe antibiotic eardrops. Thank you.