When your child has an ear infection, what do you do? Do you run to the doctor for antibiotics, or do you watch and wait and see what happens? Often a childhood ear infection will run its course in the same amount of time with or without antibiotics! For the last few years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has been suggesting watchful waiting for ear infections that are not severe. The drawback to over-using antibiotics is that your body (and the bacteria) can become resistant to antibiotics over time. When to watch and wait: If your child is still eating … Continue reading →