With the beginning of swim season in many areas, ear infections can be common. If you want to avoid antibiotics, check out this video for information on how to use natural remedies.

If your child is prone to Swimmers’ Ear, a condition where water becomes trapped in the ear after baths or swimming, use drops after every bath or pool session. Alcohol (plain rubbing alcohol) will work great. Be sure to watch for extra wax build-up, as alcohol can cause this.

Never, ever put anything bigger than your [or your childs'!] elbow in your [or their] ear! Cotton swabs pushed in too far can rupture the eardrum and cause deafness!

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