Can I use ear buds to clean my infant's ears?

Dr Vidya Gupta
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist,
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: I have a 3 months old baby. Can I use ear buds to clean her ears? Is it safe?

A:Clean the ears on the outside only with a soft damp cloth. Please do not insert anything into the ear canal.