daughter got water in ears (has grommets)?

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hi, my daughter was sitting in the tub while i was showering (our shower is over our bath) and as i was washing shampoo out (because my head was under water and eyes shut) i didnt realise she went to stand up not on the slip mat and she fell under the water it was only a second pr two and i pulled her up.. her face was still above the water but her ears were both fully submerged.
i know she shouldnt get water in her ears because of her grommets but i havent actually been told why its bad or what it can do? (when i am washing her hair etc i use the putty but shes not a fan of it so i only use it when im washing her hair a few times a week)
so does any one know what this can do and if you think i should be concerned/see our gp?? she seems fine shes not rubbing them or anything or complaining.

thanks

Canadian Snowgirl · Accepted Answer

She's fine.

They used to suggest wearing ear plugs when swimming with tubes in their ears because the tubes actually require putting a tiny hole in the eardrum to insert the tube.  Water can get in the hole.  However, it is extremely unlikely that water will get into a hole that tiny.  

Having her head in the water for two seconds will not hurt her.  You do not need to see your doctor.  Most doctor's now don't always suggest ear plugs when swimming.  

My daughter has had tubes in twice.  We put ear  plugs in her ears when she was swimming, but not in the shower or tub.  Water can get in and pool, which breeds bacteria and potentially causes an infection.  Shower/bath water is normally clean (treated with chlorine), so we don't worry about that, plus the fact that her head is not submerged.  We use them when she's swimming, particularly in a lake or river, due to the likelihood of bacteria being present in the water.

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