https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 24 May 2026 11:13:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133676 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:39:00 +0000 pinkb 1133676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: we use those too.</p> <p>Most of the wax does work its way out overnight, seems to kind of melt out. But I do use these Q-tips once in awhile. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133659 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:15:32 +0000 lemondrop 1133659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: lol, that's what I use for the outer part too... and to smear diaper cream, and vicks, and everything I don't want on my fingers ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133637 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:45:10 +0000 Adira 1133637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Those are the ones we use too! And not very often.</p> <p>@Beyond2: You're not the only one - I've used my nails to scrape out ear wax! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133631 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:38:48 +0000 regberadaisy 1133631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOL, lest anyone think I'm sticking regular Q tips in my baby's ears! </p> [attach=1325/13/mu7tgo.500x500.pG01-3724353dt.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133585 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:55:13 +0000 ALV91711 1133585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We wipe with a washcloth at bath time when needed. We don't stick anything in his ears to clean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133577 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:49:12 +0000 sunny 1133577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pedi just told us to wipe the outside with a washcloth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133576 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:47:17 +0000 lemondrop 1133576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told never ever to do more than just the outside by the pediatrician. "Never stick anything smaller than your elbow in the ear!" My little guy has very waxy ears, and she said to just leave them alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133508 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 14:52:54 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1133508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ears are typically self-cleaning; the wax will come out far enough that you can just wipe it out. I hate q-tips...I've seen one too many accidents at work (audiology/ENT office). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133506 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 14:51:02 +0000 aprk 1133506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beyond2: I don't clean then either. I feel like it's necessary. If it is too bad or something is wrong his ped will let us know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133444 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:44:03 +0000 allison 1133444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just use regular q-tips and clean very carefully. And not very often. Maybe 1x a month? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133419 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:07:20 +0000 Ra 1133419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use baby q tips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133350 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:54:22 +0000 regberadaisy 1133350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a wet wash cloth or sometimes I use baby q tips to get in a bit more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133344 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:45:29 +0000 Beyond2 1133344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like a horrible parent admitting this, but other than earwax build up I've scraped out with my nail that's close to the outside...I've never cleaned my sons ears. He's 13 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133286 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:47:04 +0000 autumnlove 1133286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: I soap up a washcloth and wipe it out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-out-your-babys-ear-wax#post-1133271 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:38:03 +0000 swedishfish 1133271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>R is 14 weeks old and I've noticed waxy buildup lately. How do you clean your LO's ears? </p>