Question
While my child was sleeping, I was using scissors to clean his ears when his hand accidentally touched the scissors, causing him to cry. I’m worried that I might have injured his eardrum. Can the eardrum be damaged this way?
Answer
Based on the situation you described, accidentally touching the eardrum while cleaning a baby’s ears with scissors is generally unlikely to cause any damage. If there is any damage, it would typically be accompanied by a skin abrasion. I recommend closely monitoring your child’s condition and avoiding letting water come into contact with his ears for the next few days. If there are any discomforts, please consult a doctor promptly. This is my suggestion for the question “Will touching scissors in sleep harm a baby’s eardrum?”, hoping it will be helpful to you, and wishing you good health.