For myself and my children, this is the home remedy that has worked the best. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Here’s Why it Works…
Salt is naturally drying and pulls fluid out of the ear. The salt pack is heated, and the heat also offers relief from the pain and Himalayan salt creates beneficial negative ions when heated. These negative ions are known for their ability to bind to pollutants, bacteria, and infection and this helped draw the moisture and infection from the ear.

Lavender is naturally antibacterial and the addition of lavender flowers helps soothe and reduce inflammation. Lavender is also calming and the scent helps induce restful sleep.

How to Make a Lavender Salt Ear Infection Remedy
Supplies and Ingredients:

•1 organic cotton muslin bag or a white cotton sock (no colors or size markings on bottom or it will melt!)
•1/2 cup Himalayan salt crystals (regular coarse ground salt will work too, but these seemed to hold heat better and didn’t leave a salt dust like powdered salt did)
•Optional: 2 Tablespoons dried lavender flowers (or 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil placed on pack once heated)

Instructions
1.Place salt and lavender in muslin bag or sock and seal tightly. I liked the bag for this reason because it was easy to tie.
2.Heat the bag in a pan over low heat (carefully) until warmed or microwave for about 30 seconds.
3.Make sure the pack is warm to the touch but not hot enough to burn and place over the painful ear.
4.Warm and repeat as needed for relief of ear infection pain.

While I will say that this is an AMAZING pain reliever again it is simply that a pain reliever. Just like everything else it is not a cure or end all it has simply been the thing that works the best for us.  Obviously, if your ear ache does not go away or is followed by a fever then contact your doctor or pediatrician immediately.

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