My 1-year-old has started messing with her ear when she is tired: Thoughts?

My youngest did this. Whenever she was upset, she would “pat ears”. She even held onto my ears while trying to fall asleep at one stage. She’s 4 now and if very over tired or upset will pat my ears.

Could be self soothing, teething, or small chance of ear infection. If she starts having a fit get her checked out but I dont think you have anything to worry about

im in my fifties and I do that all the time
its normal

My 1 year old pulls his ears when tired also… I just put him to bed🤷‍♀️

Yes normal. But keep an eye out for possible infection.

Rubbing it more then just before sleep, redness, lack of hearing (doesn’t respond)…

It’s a common thing and sometimes can be overlooked and get war jnfectins. But it’s rare.

Good luck.

My daughter rubs her ear or mine or daddy as like comfort and when tired. I did the same as a child and do it now as well sometimes. It’s normal I guess.

Congrats on your little one, they are a handful but wouldn’t want it another way💗

I took my son to the doctor when he starting doing this. I wasn’t sure if he had an ear infection or what. Our pediatrician told me “he discovered he has ears” :laughing: