how to soothe an ear infection in a child
Ear Infections-Home Treatment. Rest and care at home is often all that children age 2 or older need when they have an ear infection. Most ear infections get better without treatment. If your child is mildly ill and home treatment takes care of the earache, you may choose not to see a doctor. At home, try these tips:1  Use pain relievers. Apply heat to the ear, which may help with pain. 2  Use a warm washcloth. 3  Encourage rest. 4  Resting will help the body fight the infection. 5  Arrange for quiet play activities. 6  Use eardrops. 7  Doctors often suggest eardrops for earache pain.