Why a 1.5-Year-Old Baby Occasionally Tilts Their Head to Both Sides

Question

A 1.5-year-old baby occasionally tilts their head to both sides, as if scratching their ears. This condition has persisted for several months, and there is yellow, thick earwax in the ears that has never been cleaned. What might be the cause of this head tilting action?

Answer

Based on your description, your child may have otitis externa or earwax impaction. This could be due to discomfort in the ears. It is recommended that you take your child to an otolaryngology department for an examination of the external auditory canal to determine the true cause of the problem.