#AskTheExpert hello doctor, my 6 month old son recently had cold and cough. since last 3 days he is itching behind both his ear while breastfeeding. he does it now while he is sleeping as well. pl advice.

A. Your baby is self-soothing Your baby might be pulling, rubbing, or touching their ears because it feels good and helps them relax. If your baby is playing with their ears to self-soothe, you'll probably notice that they do it more right before they fall asleep or between feedings