Tugging at the ears?

Julia started tugging at her ears today- she's never done this before - could it be that she realized she has ears- or is it likely an ear infection? She isn't whiney - but has been pulling at both of them - im dreading this...but

If it is an ear infection, What other symptoms should i look for?

Re: Tugging at the ears?

Thats a sign of teething, also it took me a few weeks to notice that Noah tugged at his ears when he is tired. Thats his tired sign!

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Hayley did this too and she didn't have an infection....and when she did have an infection I didn't know because she always tugged at her ears.

I took her to the dr the other day because I thought she had another infection and he asked is she congested and I said no so he said its not an ear infection...I give up!

Re: Tugging at the ears?

Jack does it when he is tired.

Re: Tugging at the ears?

Emily started doing this around when she started teething. She also does it when she's tired, just like Noah.

I don't think it would be out of the question for you to get her checked, just in case, but most likely it's just the teething and sleepyness.

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You can gently rub from the back of her earlobe downward to ease the pain. Motrin & a warm compress will also help.

More than likely not an ear infection. I agree with the others fluid buildup in the ears is common during teething but the fluid IS NOT infected.

Hope she feels better soon!