Ear buddies stick our ears and ear deformities

[Bravouniformmike]

Has anyone used ear buddies splints on there children that would like to share how it went?
My 5 month old has one ear much bigger than the other, both are very prominent. Baby also has a rim kink (like a dent ) in the top of the ear, and the other ear is pointy also.
The ear buddies website has me sold on these splints. They are basically little rubbers that you tape into the cartilage and they re shape the ear. The results pages are fantastic and they are so well reviewed.
Iv left it this long as my baby is beautiful and I didn’t want to mess with his ears however as he grows they look so much worse and I am worried he wi be teased like his dad was for having these ears.

I guess I am reserved to go ahead without a healthcare professional telling me to. Even though it says 98% of parents fit them at home, and the company has reassured me no consultation with your gp is necessary. I have this worry that when a doctor or health visitor etc sees him, at appointments and the like, they will wonder what on earth I am doing to my baby.
Because even though they are used on the nhs and are recommended, not many people have seen them before.

If I call my doctor will they just talk me out of it?

Experiences welcome . No judgement, thank you

Bravouniformmike, I am facing the same questions right now with my infant son - what did you decide? Was it available via NHS or if not, how did you go about it?

We used ear buddies with beautiful results. They were easy to fit, caused her no bother and she had lots of adorable hats she wore with them. Worst that happens is they don't work that well and you've wasted a bit of money. Would 100% recommend.

This is an old thread but I used them on my baby for about a month, from when she was 3 weeks old. They have definitely made a big difference to the shape of her ears.

However I received so many judgy comments and questions from health visitors, doctor, midwives and family. Which made me feel awkward and dread seeing anyone new! The doctor did say that kinks etc often resolve on their own but we didn’t want to risk it.

I’m considering putting them back on to one ear which still sticks out a bit. But now she’s 10 weeks I’m aware the cartilage is harder so it will take a lot longer.

One issue I had is that my baby has a lot of reflux which would often get onto the tape and made it unstick In places, so I had to change them more than suggested. Even when I soaked the rest of the tape off it still hurt her a little when I removed it and the skin on her ears looked irritated.

However, they do work - it just depends how long you’re willing to persevere.

They are also very expensive for what they are. It’s just two tiny bendy bits of rubber and some medical tape. The head gear was a pointless addition in my view.

I think you can get them on the nhs but if there is a wait then it just adds to the amount of time they’ll have to wear them as the cartilage hardens.

Hope that helps!