Putting in the drops
- Position the head so that the ear faces upward. ...
- If the bottle has a dropper, draw some liquid into the dropper. ...
- For adults, gently pull the upper ear up and back. ...
- Gently pull the earlobe up and down to allow the drops to run into ear. ...
- Wipe away any extra liquid with a tissue or clean cloth.
What is the correct position of the ear for instilling ear drops to a child?
For children younger than 3 years, gently pull the outer ear down and toward the back of the head. For children older than 3 years, gently pull the outer ear up and toward the back of the head.
What age do you pull pinna down and back?
If your child is younger than 3 years: Gently pull and hold your child's ear down and back. If your child is older than 3 years: Gently pull and hold your child's ear up and back.
