How can I help my baby sleep with an ear infection?

How can I help my baby sleep with an ear infection?

You may want to incline your baby's bed or crib to help keep the pressure pain at bay and help with drainage if you suspect lying flat is an issue. Some parents give over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or Tylenol to manage the pain or homeopathic earache drops.

Do ear infections affect babies sleep?

Difficulty sleeping or lying down When a child with an ear infection lies down, it causes a shift in pressure in the middle ear. The change in pressure is painful and uncomfortable, which makes sleeping or just lying down flat more difficult for children.

How do you sleep with an ear infection?

The skinny: How you sleep can affect ear pain. Rest with your head on two or more pillows, so the affected ear is higher than the rest of your body. Or if the left ear has an infection, sleep on your right side. Less pressure = less ear pain.

How do I know if my baby has an ear infection or teething?

Top Tip: Red, swollen gums are a sign of teething. In general, the symptoms of ear infections could be described as a variety of illnesses — or a child who's just having a bad day. He might push his food away, have trouble sleeping, or cry more than usual.