Question
Last night, my baby spilled milk into their ear, and I only discovered it during the bath today. There’s yellow fluid beside the ear. What should I do if milk spills into a child’s ear?
Answer
Based on your description, the child had milk spillage a few days ago, and the milk may have entered the ear. Newborns have small stomach capacities, and spilling milk is a normal physiological phenomenon. After each feeding, it is important to hold the baby upright and pat them on the back, tilting their head to one side to prevent milk from being choked. If milk spills while the baby is lying down, it may enter the external auditory canal, but there is generally no need to be overly concerned. If the child does not show any obvious symptoms of ear discomfort, the milk in the ear will not cause significant irritation.