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[quote=Anonymous]We use a device called dry ears - it's a bulb that blows a gentle stream of air inside the ear and has holes that ensure the stream is not too forceful. It has no batteries, is relatively cheap and you can get it on amazon. One of my kids uses it once every couple of months when he can feel water stuck in his ear. My theory is that he is using earbuds against my advice, more below.

Other options for treatment
- 1:1 solution of isopropyl alcohol and white vinegar. The alcohol dries the ear and the white vinegar acidifies, killing bacteria
- Commercial ear drops, which are pretty much the same as above

Prevention is easier than treatment. Tell your child to tell you as soon as they feel water stuck in their ears. Do not wait a few days and give the infection a chance to start.
- Commercial drops or isopropyl alcohol. No vinegar needed if caught early.
- The classic jump up and down while cocking the head technique
- Using a hairdryer or ear dryer afterwards - be careful. I prefer the dry ears bulb because it's impossible to blow too much air in with the design
- Twisting a tissue into a long "wick" and placing one end in the ear to wick the water out. I don't recommend this method 
- Being adamant about NO EARBUDS after swimming. Get them over the ear headphones instead. A lot of kids use earbuds at swim meets and the water doesn't have a chance to evaporate.

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