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Why Do My Baby’s Ears Stick Out?
With the birth of your newborn, one of the first things every parent does is to look over the infant to confirm that all the “parts” are there: 10 toes, 10 fingers, and so on. What sometimes will happen, is that parents notice that their newborn’s ears stick out from...
Dumbo Ears in Babies: How to Address Protruding Ears Without Surgery
Congratulations on the birth of your newborn! Undoubtedly, your little one is the apple of your eye, and you’re grateful to have a beautiful, healthy baby! However, there’s one thing that you notice that concerns you a bit: your baby’s ears stick out more than normal....
Understanding Pointy Ears in Newborns: Causes and Non-Surgical Solutions
Congratulations on the birth of your newborn baby! You might have noticed—or a friend or family member noticed—that your baby has pointy ears at the top, more than you might expect. The first thing you probably did was to confirm that your infant has 10 fingers and 10...
Stahls Ears vs. Stahl’s Ear: Understanding the Difference
When people search online for information about ear deformities, one phrase stands out: Stahls ears. In fact, it appears in search data far more often than the technically correct spelling, Stahl’s ear. At first glance, the difference looks minor — just an apostrophe...
Tape, Headbands, or EarWell? Comparing Common Ear Correction Method
It is important for parents to know that non-surgical ear correction can effectively reshape newborn ear deformities when started early. You have waited many months to see your sweet newborn baby, and now he or she is here! After confirming there are 10 fingers and 10...
Why The First 6 Weeks Matter Most for Correcting Baby Ear Deformities
Why The First 6 Weeks Matter Most for Correcting Baby Ear Deformities It can be life-changing for your baby when ear molding in newborns is started within the first six weeks of life. If you now recognize that your newborn baby has an external ear deformity, you may...
Top 5 Signs That Your Baby’s Ears May Need Correction
Your Newborn’s Ear Shape: Understanding Newborn Ear Deformities Your newborn has just arrived, and you couldn’t be more pleased. While your baby is healthy, you may notice something unusual about one or both ears, in terms of shape. Some babies are born with newborn...
Is It Covered? What Parents Need to Know About Insurance and EarWell
Is It Covered? What Parents Need to Know About Insurance and EarWell Parents are often relieved and grateful to learn that EarWell—a non-surgical molding system for babies’ ears—can quickly and gently treat newborn ear...
What Causes Stahl’s Ear? Understanding the Science Behind the Deformity
What Causes Stahl’s Ear? Understanding the Science Behind the Deformity You are undoubtedly delighted with the arrival of your newborn baby and, as parents ourselves, we well remember the complete and total fascination at each child that entered our lives. Hopefully,...
Stahl’s Ear Fixed Without Surgery? Discover the Proven Solution
Can Stahl’s Ear Be Fixed Without Surgery? Here’s What Parents Need to Know Does your newborn have a Stahl’s Ear deformity? A Stahl’s Ear deformity is one in which the ears are pointed at the top and may occur in just one or in both ears. It is sometimes called...
Why Stahl’s Ear Won’t Fix Itself—and Why Early Treatment Matters
Why Stahl’s Ear Won’t Fix Itself—and Why Early Treatment Matters About 33% of all babies are born with an external ear deformity—ears that stick out (protuberant or protruding ears), ears that are too curled over at the top, ears that are pointed at the top, and ears...
External Ear Malformations: The Serious Risks You Should Know
Classification and Diagnosis of External Ear Malformations Compared with most mammals, we humans wait nine long months to see our newborns, making it quite the event when you finally hold your brand-new baby for the first time! Parents are both overjoyed and relieved...
Cryptotia Ear Deformity: The Ultimate Path from Diagnosis to Treatment
Cryptotia Ear Deformity: The Path from Diagnosis to Treatment Nothing matches the thrill of seeing and holding your brand-new baby. After you’ve checked to confirm that your infant is perfect in every way, you might notice something “different” about your baby’s...
Microtia and Anotia Ear Deformities: The Path from Diagnosis to Treatment
Microtia and Anotia Ear Deformities: The Path from Diagnosis to Treatment Seeing your newborn in your arms for the first time is the most beautiful sight you have ever seen, and it brings an unrivaled sense of delight. Your newborn's coos and gurgles bring you...
Protruding Ears and Prominent Ears Deformity: The Path from Diagnosis to Treatment
Protruding Ears and Prominent Ears Deformity: The Path from Diagnosis to Treatment There’s nothing in the world like holding your newborn baby in your arms. Undoubtedly, your infant is the most beautiful and precious thing you have ever seen. Although every part of...
EarWell Revealed: A Safe, Non-Surgical Fix for Newborn Ear Deformities
The Why’s and How’s of Infant Ear Deformities The EarWell system has revolutionized how doctors and parents approach infant ear deformities, offering a gentle, non-surgical solution at an early stage. We’ve all seen people with unusually shaped ears—some that stick...