Ear Infection

Prevention of Ear Infection

Wash hands and toys frequently. Also, day care with 6 or fewer children can lessen your child's chances of getting a cold or similar infection. This leads to fewer ear infections.
Breast milk contains antibodies that offer protection from ear infections.
Avoid propping a bottle in your baby's mouth while he or she is lying down.
Make sure that no one smokes in your home. Away from home, stay in smoke-free environments.
Avoid overusing antibiotics.

Home Remedies for Ear Infection

Use Colloidal silver, as an ear wash, it can be taken orally too. This is a natural antibiotic.
Use ajwain oil as an ear drop for earache relief.
Using ear candles available from health stores can also help draw impurities out of the ear.
Fill a small bag with salt and press it against the ear.
Dropping few drops of hydrogen peroxide in to your ear will cure you of the infection.
Consume a lot of vitamin C. It helps in fighting infection.
Make a mixture by adding 1 tablespoon of almond carrier oil, 2 drops of lavender essential oil, 2 drops of chamomile oil and 3 drops of tea tree essential oil. Warm this mixture and add 2 drops thrice a day to the infected ear.