Should I be worried about my son's ears?

My oldest was just the same. She started having them at 6 weeks and continued until she was 5 years old. I finally got a Ear Nose and Throat specialist to look at her at 5 when her kindergarden teacher said she thought she was having a problem hearing. They put tubes in then and she has been fine since. Please have your pediatrition refer you to a Ear Nose and Throat specialist so you can discuss the options with a specailist that deals with this type of illness all the time. You cannot prevent the infections, the ENT told me that the eustation tube that leads from their ear drum to their throat is just too narrow and their ears can't drain well, therefore the tubes help their ears drain and the fluid doesn't build up and cause the infection. You can go through years and years of this if you don't have the tubes put in, the eustation tube grows as they grow, but my daughter was 5 and still having them with no indication they were going to stop. I was just sick of her being in so much pain all the time, not to mention being concerned about her hearing.

My oldest was a lot like that, he would get an ear infection every time he got a cold, and he ended up getting quite a few colds his first year. With his last ear infection, it was close to spring, and the doctor told us, that if it didn't clear up, or if he had one in the springtime, he would need tubes put in his ears. We were scared, but he didn't have another one. (which was amazing, because he was having them back to back) I guess in springtime, it's more rare for a child to have ear infections. But infections like this CAN do damage, permanent damage to your son's hearing abilities, BUT if you haven't noticed it, it's possible it hasn't done anything. If you are worried, have his hearing checked. Also, whenever you are bathing him, put ear plugs into his ears, this will help keep the water out, He WILL HATE it, but it's better than getting water in there and causing another infection. Also, talk to your doctor about getting tubes in his ears, if he needs them? If you feel like your doctor has dropped the ball, there is nothing wrong with getting a second opinion. Some things that helped my little one sleep better during this time was elevating his crib mattress with a pillow, they like to sleep with their heads elevated, I think it takes some pressure off of their ears. Pamper him, a little, try not to start TOO many bad habits now, that you'll have to break later, you'll just be setting you and your son up for a very frustrating time. Good luck. I hope his ears start getting better soon.

some kids get ear infection alot my son did and he had to have tubes put in his ear to help draiin the fluid. you might wanna bring that up to his doctor