I've seen a lot of things, but never this.

In 2013, doctors in Beijing performed surgery to remove a Dandelion that had been growing in the ear of a 16-month-old girl.

16-month-old “Ranran” had been scratching at her ear for months
Her parents took her to an ear, nose, and throat specialist who found the Dandelion growing
Worried about the possibility of internal bleeding, the doctors performed surgery to completely remove the flower
The Dandelion was nearly 2cm long and flowering when removed

Ok, so that’s a stock photo. I’m sure that the little girl didn’t actually have a blooming Dandelion in her ear, but how insane is that? I mean, I’ve taken a LOT of things out of some of your kids’ ears; but I can confidently say that I’ve never before seen this. How much dirt has to have accumulated in an ear to sprout a seed?

No judgment, though! If your kiddo has something stuck in their ear, be sure to bring them in. I’d much rather be the one to use specialized instruments than for you to go fishing around on your own.

Friendly reminder - I still only want you to use a damp rag and your finger to wash around and behind your ears as opposed to a Q-tip. Do I need to keep giving PSA’s re: Q-tips? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, read about it here.

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Unbelievable, EarErin ShellenbergerMay 13, 2020ear, unbelievable