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How can i avoid ear popping during travel (planes)? may i place cotton balls in my baby's ear to avoid ear popping?
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No cotton balls: Ear popping during air travel is due to changes in air pressure. A cotton ball will not provide any protection against the change in air pressure.
Answered 5/21/2015
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