Ear pulling; cheek rubbing

Teething toddlers may additionally tug furiously at their ear or rub their cheek or chin. The purpose? Gums, ears and cheeks percentage nerve pathways, and so an pain in the gums (specially from erupting molars) can travel some other place. (babies with ear infections can even yank on their ears, so do check together with your pediatrician in case you suspect your infant can be  by means of more than just teething.)