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Originally Posted by artisanrox
If you have unusual buildups of earwax (which can impair your hearing) YES these are really used.
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I know all about build ups of ear wax but NOT in babies or small children. Heavens the risk of infection and puncturing the ear drum!!
I was a childrens/babies nurse until recently (retired now) - and in the UK I have NEVER heard of them and I do not think they would be allowed anyway! The ENT consultants would have a fit! We DO have ear syringing for adults - and occasionally for older children done by a qualified person.
I know this is a game - but I was just amazed that such a thing might be on sale somewhere - it sounds archaic to me!