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Can i use neosporin ointment on 2 month old baby? he scratched his ear. thanks?
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Sure, you can. Be sure to trim baby's nails properly as well.
Answered 4/16/2021
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If possible, bacitracin would be preferred. Some people (not just babies) have a local reaction to neosporin which causes redness; then it is difficult to tell if the redness is from the ointment or from the scratch or an infection. So neosporin is safe, but not preferred.
Answered 4/16/2021
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