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Toddler earwax blockage

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BePinkTiger · 23/10/2026 18:57

Hi all. My 2 year old has got a big build up of earwax in both ears. Doctor noticed it when checking her ear for something else. I did Earol for a week and nothing happened. Called the GP and they said to do it for another week. We’ve just ended the second week and no earwax has come out.

GP won’t refer her to EMT as she’s able to hear and talk ok. She’s too young for private ear wax clinics to see her.

I can see the ear wax in her ear, it’s a huge amount and it must be so uncomfortable for her. I’ve had ear wax build up myself and I know that it’s so frustrating until you get it removed! Has anyone been in this situation with their little one? What did you try?

Thank you 🙏

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Nsky62 · 23/10/2026 19:19

Warm water with a dash of olive oil, in pipette?
after or during hair wash

ImJustATeenageGreboBaby · 23/10/2026 19:31

Try the bicarb ear spray instead. It's like blooming magic! So much more effective at breaking down the wax than olive oil.

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