How can I ease my toddlers ear pain?

Place a cold pack or warm compress over your child’s ear Put a cold wet washcloth on the outer ear for 20 minutes to help with pain until the pain medicine starts to work. Some children prefer a warm compress to help alleviate pain. Use a warm washcloth and apply until it becomes cool.

Should I take my child to the ER for ear pain?

Take your child to the emergency room if your child develops: Severe pain in an ear, whether or not your child has a fever. Loss of hearing or trouble hearing in one or both ears. Pus or discharge from an ear, especially if the pus is thick, yellow, bloody, or foul-smelling.

When should I be concerned about my childs ear pain?

Get Medical Care if: your child has trouble taking liquids. the ear drains pus-like fluid or blood. the ear pain worsens. there is swelling and redness behind the ear.

Can Vicks cure earache?

In a word, no. While Vicks VapoRub may have some value in treating colds and muscle aches, there’s no evidence supporting its use for earaches.

How can I help my toddler sleep with an ear infection?

Children over the age of two can be encouraged to sleep propped up with pillows. With younger infants, you can give their crib mattress a slight incline by placing a thin pillow or two beneath the mattress itself. Warm compresses can provide some temporary pain relief.

Are ear infections in toddlers serious?

Middle ear infections are also called otitis media. They are very common, especially in children between 6 months and 3 years of age. They are usually not serious and aren’t contagious.

Why is ear pain worse at night?

WHY IT HAPPENS: Pain is worse at night because of low cortisol levels. Laying down also backs up drainage into the middle ear, causing pressure on the eardrum and pain. With swimmer’s ear, even the ear touching a pillow can cause excrutiating discomfort, and pain is always worse without daytime distractions.