Swimming is a fantastic activity for children—it keeps them active, builds confidence, and is a vital life skill. However, one important aspect of swimming safety that is often overlooked is ear health. Water exposure can lead to ear infections, discomfort, and even a build-up of wax, which may affect your child’s hearing. At Just Ears Clinic, we specialise in ear wax removal and provide custom ear plugs to help protect your child’s ears. Here’s how you can keep your child’s ears healthy while they enjoy the water.
Preventing Ear Infections
One of the most common issues children experience when swimming is swimmer’s ear (otitis externa), an infection caused by trapped moisture in the ear canal. To help prevent this:
- Ensure your child dries their ears thoroughly after swimming with a soft towel.
- Use ear drops such as ‘Ear Swim’ which makes a waterproof barrier around your ear canal.
- Invest in high-quality swimming ear plugs to keep water out and reduce the risk of infection.
Looking After Your Child’s Ears
Good ear care extends beyond just swimming. Here are some essential tips to keep your child’s ears healthy:
- Avoid using cotton buds to clean their ears—this can push wax further in.
- If your child complains of ear discomfort or muffled hearing, they may have excess wax that requires professional removal.
How Just Ears Clinic Can Help
At Just Ears Clinic, we offer professional, safe, and painless microsuction ear wax removal for both children and adults. Unlike traditional syringing, microsuction is a gentle method that removes wax without pushing it further into the ear canal. If your child swims regularly, we also provide custom-made ear plugs tailored to fit their ears perfectly, offering superior protection compared to standard shop-bought plugs.
Keeping your child’s ears clean and free from infection ensures they can continue enjoying the water without discomfort or hearing problems. If you’d like expert advice or professional ear care, Just Ears Clinic is here to help.
Book an appointment with us today and keep your child’s ears healthy, happy, and swim-ready!