https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 02:18:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2902031 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:17:49 +0000 hellobeeboston 2902031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy: My son got his first ever ear infection last year his 4th week of Kindergarten (he had just turned 6). It was actually the first time he ever had to take antibiotics. It was weird. He had had a cold for a week or so and I guess the fluid just built up in his ear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2902001 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 09:53:45 +0000 Ajsmommy 2902001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsADS: I sure hope this isn't the route DD is about to go down..... but I guess we'll see. Her baby brother has had 2 sets of tubes and he's 2.5</p> <p>I will say it is nice to have her be able to communicate what is hurting her. It was so much easier than playing the guessing game. She woke up, said her ear hurt, we went to dr, she told them and we got meds. hallelujah for communication skills of 6 yo vs baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901998 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:35:27 +0000 MrsADS 2901998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is 4, never really got ear infections when he was little, and now has gotten four ear infections back to back and is about to get tubes placed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901991 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 21:48:27 +0000 misolee 2901991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My seven year old just got her first ear infection ever. The doctor said it happens and also how now their ears are more prone into infections </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901989 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 21:15:44 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2901989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one as an adult a couple years ago so I say normal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901975 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:08:20 +0000 cake2017 2901975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very very normal. Anyone can get an ear infection </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901969 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 11:42:19 +0000 KT326 2901969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 16 year old cousin gets them once or twice a year, usually around the time seasons are changing summer/fall and winter/spring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901963 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 10:01:41 +0000 SweetCaroline 2901963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not unusual! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901962 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 09:59:31 +0000 ALV91711 2901962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Normal. My mom still gets an ear infection every few years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901960 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 09:09:00 +0000 Petitduck 2901960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It’s when they get lots close together that you need to be concerned and look into it further. A random ear infection here and there is no big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901959 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 08:54:30 +0000 gotkimchi 2901959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Normal </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ear-infection-in-older-children#post-2901958 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 08:50:01 +0000 Ajsmommy 2901958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 5 yo(almost 6) was just diagnosed with an ear infection . She hasn’t had one in years. I didn’t think anything about it but DH thinks it’s unusual for a kid so old to get one</p> <p>Is he right? Should we look into it further or worry? Idk </p>