Clara and the ear cleaning

Page 1 — Discovering the care, gently

1. 1. Welcome!

   • On the poster: “Welcome to our clinic!”
   • Clara: “Hello! I'm Clara. We're going to look at your ear together.”
   • The mother: “Thank you, she was a little worried.”
   • The child: “Okay!”

2. 2. Let's chat a little

   • Clara: “Does your ear hurt? Do you have a fever or any discharge?”
   • The child: “No… I just can't hear quite as well.”
   • Key point: Clara first checks whether the care is appropriate.

3. 3. What is earwax for?

   • Clara: “Earwax protects the ear, but sometimes it builds up.”
   • The drawing shows the ear, the ear canal and the earwax.
   • Key point: sometimes, too much earwax can affect hearing.

4. 4. First, we take a look

   • Clara: “It might tickle a little, but it shouldn't hurt.”
   • The child: “It tickles!”

5. 5. The care is possible

   • Clara: “I can see some earwax. A gentle cleaning can help.”
   • Important: we do not clean the ear if it is very painful, or if there is a fever or discharge.

6. 6. Ready for what's next?

   • Clara: “I'll explain every step, and we'll stop if you're uncomfortable.”
   • The child: “I'm ready!”
   • A little star: “Mission clean ear!”

“A reassuring comic to help children understand their care.”

Page 2 — The care and going home

1. 1. Getting settled

   • Clara: “I'm getting you nice and comfy so it's easier.”
   • The child: “Like a little cape!”
   • A little star: “Ready for the mission!”

2. 2. The cleaning begins

   • Clara: “We clean gently to help remove the earwax.”
   • The child: “It feels funny… but it's okay!”
   • Key point: the care is done gently.

3. 3. Checking that you're comfortable

   • Clara: “If it's too uncomfortable, you tell me, okay?”
   • The child: “Okay!”
   • The mother: “You're very brave.”

4. 4. All done!

   • Clara: “Well done! Your ear is clearer now.”
   • The child: “Already?”
   • The screen shows the ear before (with earwax) and after (clean ear).
   • Key point: after the care, the ear can sometimes be a little sensitive.

5. 5. At home

   • Clara: “At home, watch especially for pain or anything that worries you.”
   • Watch for: significant pain, discharge, fever, dizziness.
   • If you are worried, contact the clinic.

6. 6. Time to go

   • Clara: “Well done! You did a great job.”
   • The mother: “Thank you for being so gentle.”
   • The child holds a card that says “Super brave!”
   • On the poster: “Healthy ears for big adventures!”

“Understanding the care often helps children feel more confident.”