> Hi there! Not a medical opinion but tried and tested mother's opinion ;)
> I feel for you both - ear infections are so awful. They look so painful
and
> theres not much you can do.
> After 2 infections he recommends grommets?!?!? Good grief! It is quite
> normal for kids to get them at this age because if they are really
congested
> and don't know how to blow their nose (most can't at that age) the mucous
> just sits there breeding bacteria (well thats my understanding). Certainly
> if they were recurring I would look more into it.
>
> My 1st daughter(now 2) suffered with lots of infections last winter (and
> always both ears)and the only thing that helped was garlic oil. This was
> recommended by my lovely midwife Julie Pratt after having my whiny, sore
> girl attend my prenatal visit in tears. You crush up the garlic cloves and
> just put a few drops of oil into each ear. Worked wonders!So everytime she
> got congested out came the garlic. Don't know why that works but it does.
>
> I try and keep the mucous "draining" so sleep her more upright etc this
> seems to reduce the pressure in the ears so they can sleep a little better
> (hopefully!).
> I know dairy and mucous can be related and you may want to cut down while
> she's sick but I wouldn't switch to formula just for that!
>
> I guess it really depends on whats causing the infections - just a cold
etc
> or a mucous reaction to the cows milk. I wouldn't rush into anything just
> yet.
>
> Anyhoo thats my thoughts for now, very tired Mummy here with 2 sick girls
> myself.
>
> Sending you lots of healthy vibes ~ Larissa
>
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