Baby with Ear Infection

Hi, I am a new mom and my baby has had an "ear infection" for nearly six weeks and today the DR gave us the 3 rd round of medicine and she said if this doesn't work, next comes shot, then if that fails, comes the ENT. I was wondering about the echcinea root tincture (sorry about the spelling) and if that may help her! And can I give it to her with the antibiotics?? I'm so desperate! My baby seems to be in no pain and I am terrified that this may lead to her getting tubes in her ears!!! Please help! Thanks so much.

Yes you can use Echinacea root tincture while taking antibiotics.  To do so, use one drop of the tincture for every two pounds of her body weight - that is if she is 20 pounds, give her 10 drops in water or other liquid.  Do this every hour diligently for at least 20 hours.  In your case 48 hours may be best.  Then go to every 2 hours for the next 48 hours, then every 3, etc.  Keep it going for 10 days at least.  This means at night as well.  I know this is tough on you, but well worth it.  Sleep is essential when battling so if you can't get it to her thinking she is nursing, if she still nurses, then do it as soon as she wakes after an hour is passed.  The regularity of it is really important so set a timer if that helps during the day.  I have seen this work wonders where antibiotics struggle or fail.  I understand the fear.

I tend to be leery of oil in the ear, moreso with such a young one and ongoing infection.  However if you have herbal oils of most sorts, warming it with a candle under a spoon to comfortable warm, massage all around the outside of her ears.  If no herbal oil, use plain olive oil.  The massage and warmth of the oil help at least bring a little relief.  If you have herbal oils some of my favorite for this are Yarrow, Meadowsweet, and Monarda.

If you are feeding foods please do let her get bits of live culture yogurt to help replenish her good bacteria after all the antibiotics.  She can even suck it off your fingers.  This will help strengthen her as well as she battles infection.

Write any time.  I am happy to help however I can.  Let me know if I can help more.

Blessings,

Karen Joy

http://www.wisewomanweb.com

wisewoman@herbshealing.com

Comments

[babyhawk]

I remember when my son had an ear infection and i was the real culprit i couldn't forgive myself.

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