Newborns with smelly ears can be caused by amniotic fluid residue in the ear, infection of the external ear canal, otitis media and other reasons.
1. Residual amniotic fluid in the ear: When a newborn is in the womb, amniotic fluid or meconium enters the external ear canal, and after birth, amniotic fluid or meconium remains in the external ear canal, which is prone to breeding bacteria, thus leading to foul smell.
2. External ear canal infection: earwax is not removed from the ears of newborns for a long time, and when newborns sweat or breastfeed, the sweat and milk enter the ear canal, resulting in ear canal infection and a slight odor.
3. Otitis media: Newborns are not careful when bathing, the bath water into the ear, induced otitis media, the inflammatory reaction may lead to ear odor.
You should go to the hospital in time to see a doctor, symptomatic treatment.