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Can you perforate baby's eardrum with a qtip?
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Yes: Do not insert anything into a baby's ears or even adult ears. Eardrum perforation is possible in addition to more serious injuries. Q-tips are never to be used in the ear canals.
Answered 5/28/2020
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