Having suffered chronic ear infections as babies and toddlers, my kids still complain of ear pain in airplanes and in the car, especially when we drive over one of the many mountain passes in our region. Since I’ve tried just about everything else to relieve it, I thought I’d give EarDoc a spin.
What EarDoc claims to do: relieve ear pain and pressure in an non-invasive way, by opening the ear tube (via vibration waves) and breaking up the fluids trapped there. What it does not claim: to be a medical device. (For specifics on how it works, watch our Eardoc review video on our Facebook page.)
What we found: During a recent road trip, EarDoc temporarily relieved ear pain caused by a change in altitude in Toby (age 7) and Calvin (age 10). Given those results, we’ll definitely be brining this little device along during future travels. I’m not convinced it’s effective enough to correct actual ear infection (that’s something to ask your doctor), but as a preventative measure and for treating acute ear pain pressure, it’s quite useful.
The cost: At $55, the price of an EarDoc is pretty steep. When my kids were all babies and toddlers, and we experienced ear pain problems on every trip, it would have been worth the investment (so maybe that’s you!) but you can get one for free by jumping through some hoops. Like EarDoc, then subscribe to EarDoc on YouTube and create your own video review, following their instructions. You can also learn more @EarDoc. If you don’t mind being in front of a camera, this is an easy way to go!
