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Why does my toddler tap her ear?
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Ear tapping: Babies will tap or rub at their ears when they perceive an infection or pain in the ear. If this is happening during a cold or with fever, take your child to see the pediatrician.
Answered 9/3/2013
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Ear problem?: It can be earache, water in ear canal, too much wax in ear canal, teething, sores in mouth or just nothing. It can also be just congested nose.
Answered 1/31/2015
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