Be safe and enjoy a healthy holiday season. Back to top Reduce Your Child's Risk for Ear Infections D espite everything you do to help your child stay healthy, you can't always protect little ones from ear infections. Middle-ear infections are one of the most common illnesses infants and young children experience. To help reduce your child's risk of getting an ear infection, try the following health tips. Breastfeed your baby.
Breast milk contains antibodies that help fight infections.
If you bottle-feed, elevate your baby's head during feedings. This may help keep the eustachian tubes from getting blocked. Avoid exposing your child to cigarette smoke. Second-hand smoke may make children more susceptible to ear infections. Wash your hands before feeding or handling your baby.