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My baby is premature and the ears are tiny – will the splints be too long to fit?

April 26, 2017baby ears fit premature splints tiny

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My baby is premature and the ears are tiny – will the splints be too long to fit?

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In very premature babies the ears will indeed continue to grow until 28 weeks of age – the curved, crook-like end of the splint should be placed in the usual position whilst any over-length portion is positioned over the lobe. The splint should never be cut to reduce its length.