"Is scratching ones ears and eating quickly harmful to the stomach?"

This question may trouble some new parents. Scratching an infant's ear during feeding quickly usually refers to stimulating the infant's ears to promote swallowing function. Occasionally doing so may not have a noticeable impact on the infant's body, but if this method is used long-term, it may lead to problems such as choking cough and indigestion for the infant. Parents are advised to avoid feeding in this way.

1. Choking Cough Issue: Infants' laryngeal development is not yet complete, and they are prone to choking coughs while eating. If parents feed by scratching the infant's ears, it may interfere with the infant's normal breathing and swallowing actions, increasing the risk of choking cough. For infants, choking cough not only causes discomfort but may also lead to food entering the trachea, causing more serious health issues.

2. Risk of Indigestion: Infants' gastrointestinal function is still developing. Frequently feeding by scratching their ears may cause food to accumulate in the intestines, unable to be digested and excreted in a timely manner. This situation may lead to symptoms such as bloating and diarrhea, affecting the infant's digestive system health.

3. Potential Risk of Otitis Media: Infants' immune systems are not yet mature and are susceptible to attacks from external bacteria and viruses. Scratching the ears during feeding may damage the mucosal barrier of the ear canal, making it easier for pathogens to enter the body and increasing the risk of infection. Otitis media is one of the common diseases in infants and young children, which may cause ear pain, fever, and other symptoms, adversely affecting the infant's health. When feeding infants, parents should choose safer and more scientific methods to ensure the infant's healthy growth. Reasonable feeding methods not only aid in the infant's digestion and absorption but also reduce unnecessary health risks. At the same time, attention should be paid to the infant's diet structure, avoiding excessive spicy and greasy foods to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and promote the healthy development of the infant. I hope these suggestions can provide some help to parents and allow babies to grow up happily in a healthy environment.