Distraction
If your child is experiencing an earache, distracting them from the pain can provide a temporary remedy. Do this until an appropriate mode of treatment is available. You can try out the following to distract your child from the pain associated with earache:
- Get them to focus on other things
- Put on their favorite movie
- Give your child a bubble bath with lots of toys
- Let them play a game on your phone or tablet
- Serve them their favorite snack
- Buy them a new coloring book
- Give them cooler rethink toys for chewing if they are of teething age
This method also works for adults. Treat yourself to a good book or a favorite movie to take your mind off the earache.