How do you clean the ears of your 8-month old babies?

You can clean your baby’s ear by wiping the outer ear with a warm, damp cloth. Twist the end of the cloth to clean a short way into the ear canal. You can do these during bath time. Do not to insert any foreign objects (such as Q-tips) into your baby’s ears to prevent accidentally rupturing of the eardrum. Some amount of buildup is normal and it only becomes serious when the earwax traps water in the external ear canal or when baby's hearing becomes compromised. A sign to look out for would be If you notice that your child is not responding to sounds appropriately or appears to be experiencing pain. In such cases, please consult a doctor. For more information: http://www.parents.com/baby/health/ear-infection/earwax-buildup/