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Why Is 9 Month Old Grabbing At His Left Ear?

My 9 week old son is grabbing at his left ear but only since he had his grabs last weds can this be connected? He is slightly off his feed but all his nappies are wet as normal he seems to be sleeping alot since his grabs do i need to be concerned? Please help.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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A Thank you for your concern in your child. Grabbing the ear may not have any specific reason, but the child may be showing his boredom ( as you would do nose nose picking or grab your knuckles). However you have to examine his ear cavity by gently pulling down his ear lobe to left, to open the ear canal and see if there is wax or any debris which can be slowly removed with a soft bud or cotton. As there is no crying associated with grabbing, ear pain is unlikely.After trying this if there is still a cause for concern you can show him to your pediatrician or family doctor.In case of any further doubts please feel free to ask me.
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Why Is 9 Month Old Grabbing At His Left Ear?

A Thank you for your concern in your child. Grabbing the ear may not have any specific reason, but the child may be showing his boredom ( as you would do nose nose picking or grab your knuckles). However you have to examine his ear cavity by gently pulling down his ear lobe to left, to open the ear canal and see if there is wax or any debris which can be slowly removed with a soft bud or cotton. As there is no crying associated with grabbing, ear pain is unlikely.After trying this if there is still a cause for concern you can show him to your pediatrician or family doctor.In case of any further doubts please feel free to ask me.