I'm wondering about what's happening with my 6-month-old baby. We've been putting coconut oil in his ears every day, and now it seems like there's this wax-like substance covering them. Should we keep doing this, or is it something we should stop?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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No you are harming the baby, visit ENT doctor for evaluation and appropriate management.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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My daughter's earring is stuck in her ear lobe, and I'm having trouble getting it out. It's the front stud that's stuck in the hole. How can we safely remove it?

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