Your child may need ear drops for an ear infection, swimmer's ear, or after surgery. Here are tips on getting drops into the ear.
Before giving the ear drops:
Follow these steps to be sure the drops go all the way into the ear. If your child needs drops in both ears, repeat the steps for each ear:
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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