My baby gets repeated ear infections. If she turns fussy, or starts crying more than usual, you should be on the lookout for a problem. Ear infections tend to strike after a common cold or sinus infection, so keep that in mind too. Your baby pulls, grabs, or tugs at her ears. This is a sign she's in pain.
Ear infections can cause gastrointestinal upset.
They can also make it painful for your baby to swallow and chew. You may notice your baby pull away from the breast or bottle after she takes the first few sips. A yellow or whitish fluid draining from the ear. This doesn't happen to all babies, but it's a sure sign of infection. It also signals that a small hole has developed in the eardrum.