Question
My baby is almost 2 years old, but I’ve noticed that since they were 1 year old, they keep pulling at their ears and often scratch them until they’re bleeding. What could be the cause?
Answer
Most children are more prone to putting their hands in their mouths, but the situation you described could be due to your child’s ears being itchy. Since summer brings more sweat and humidity, adults often have to clean their ears, but for a young child, you can gently clean their ears with a cotton swab while they are sleeping. At the same time, be aware of any abnormal skin conditions behind your baby’s ears, such as eczema, which could also cause discomfort and lead to frequent ear pulling.