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Ear infections are often a result of accumulation of fluid in the middle ear that results in growth of germs. This can be very painful when it presses against the eardrum. It may cause your baby to cry constantly, even between feedings and at night and would not like to lie flat. You can give your infant the appropriate dose of infant pain reliever and keeping him upright and let the fluid drain away from the eardrum to ease these earaches.
Call the doctor, if the baby’s ears look infected who may prescribe an antibiotic. If ear infections are not treated properly and are persistent then they may result in hearing loss and consequent speech delay. It has been seen that breastfed infants have fewer ear infections. While feeding the baby with the bottle, keep him upright. In case of colds, suction his nose to prevent germs from entering the ear and control allergens such as cigarette smoke, dust, and animal dander because they can cause fluid buildup in the ear.