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Ear buddies.

34 replies

LittleMissBliss · 27/12/2009 17:45

Any positive stories please?
DS is just 3m and at birth his ears were 'normal' but they stick out quite allot now and one ear is more prominent than the other.

Is it worth getting ear buddies? do they work?

Thanks.

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babyboy1 · 21/06/2010 16:08

Hi I am new to the site. My baby was 4 months old when I first put ear buddies on him, he has had them on for a month now, so I have 2 months left. When I changed the tape I didnt really notice much difference. Has anyone used them on a 4 month old and did they work?thank you

kimbo147 · 02/07/2010 12:43

Hi i have the ear buddies and i have applied them 3 times and i find the tape that comes with them isent much use it sticks for 2 days or so then its all coming off ive washed his ears for the 90 mins as it says it to and dryed them ive tryed suiture tape and that only lasted 1 nite my baby is 6 weeks old was wondering if any of you had the same problem or if u have any idea of what tape would be best to use? ive got more tape here n thats going on tonight hopefully it will stay but im not getting my hopes up, i just feel sorry for my baby having to keep changing them cos it must hurt his lil ears getting the tape off thats stuck any ideas? Thanks Kim

kimbo147 · 02/07/2010 12:46

babyboy just read ur post and when i have had my babys ear buddies in and changed them after few days ive noticed the differece but it soon goes back to how they were cos there not in long enough cos of the tape! Im sure on the booklet i got with mine it says after baby is 3 months old they take longer to work so could take up to 6 months but u should of noticed a difference when changing the tape i would of through good luck

adasmommy · 01/09/2010 10:56

Hello! We were wanting to start ear buddies on our little girl (she is almost 6 months) - just wondering if everyone still has good things to say about them? Also, if you did not get tape from ear buddies, where and what kind did you purchase?

nisia · 08/09/2010 19:26

Hi

My daughter is 14 months. I would like to start using Ear Buddies. Do you think is too late? Have any of you used it for older children. I wish I knew about them earlier. thanks . Agnes

2010Dad · 22/09/2010 12:16

Our DS is 5 months old today. In the last 6 weeks or so I've noticed his ears are really starting to stick out, and are always folded over when he's in his car seat or just lying down.

Found info on Ear Buddies and seriously considering, although know time is against us now, as the sooner you catch it the better. Considering ordering some today, but I know they'd have to be in place till Christmas! (3 months advised for babies between 4-6 months).

Any other positive stories on here for babies around 5 months old?

I have to add that he couldn't be anymore cute and adorable, but having being bullied my whole school life for goofy teeth, I don't want him to suffer at in the same way.

Koochikoo2 · 17/10/2010 21:29

Our LO was just over 3months old when we fitted the ear buddies. This is only the 5th day he's had them on but the tape has come loose already on one side, so as per instructions I just trimmed the loose part of tape and retaped with fresh tape over it.
I didn't think the tape would come loose so quickly as recommended they stay on 2-3 weeks if possible at a time.
I completely followed the washing and drying ears for 90mins routine before I fitted them. So i'm not sure why the tape has unstuck so quickly. Anyone else have a similar problem?
I did order the extra thick tape from the website but definitely don't think it will last right through if it has to be changed so often. So I will most likely buy some regular surgical tape from ebay or the likes.
I will repost when the 10weeks are up and let you all know how it went.
Oh and to kimbo try using the off plaster adhesive remover wipes as they make it much easier.
Good Luck

bibiana17 · 08/03/2012 02:00

Hi!

My daughter is 14 months old and has just started putting on Ear Buddies. Anyone has any advice?
Anyone has children same age as mine that uses Ear Buddies? Is it successful? How long to keep it on? 4 months enough?
Thanks.

FeeFee382 · 10/03/2020 01:08

@littlemissbliss how did it go?!

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