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14 wo baby - one stick out ear

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Ivfgottahope · 09/03/2022 20:34

Looking for some advice to see if people have experienced similar and if so any recommendations. My 14 week old daughter favours the right side and recently (over about a fortnight ago) I’ve noticed the right ear protruding way more than the left and it now folds over when she’s laying down and turns her head including whilst she’s asleep.

I’m aware it’s just a cosmetic thing but I really want to prevent it worsening and I can’t exactly reposition her throughout the night. Keen to see if anyone experienced similar and if it’s something she may grow out of… feel very guilty for even noticing but also want to do anything that may prevent future teasing at school etc

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Someonemustknowtheanswer · 09/03/2022 20:35

Get it pinned back.

MrsEricBana · 09/03/2022 20:39

I'm no expert but I have heard that this can be done v easily in a tiny baby as the cartilage is malleable. Something like small support behind the ear then taping it back. An older child would need a simple operation so good to get it sorted now.

AlpacaRabbit · 09/03/2022 20:41

Worth having a look at these.

www.earbuddies.com

MrsEricBana · 09/03/2022 20:45

Yes! I found Earbuddies too. That's what you need, sooner rather than later it looks like.

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