Jessica L

USA

November 2024

“We wore these for 2 months at 2 months old. We are sooooo thankful that there was such a cost effective solution! Thank you EarBuddies!"

Jenna

Pennsylvania, USA

September 2024

“I’m so happy I found you guys! We even saw a plastic surgeon and he was amazed by the progress as well 💙 Thank you thank you!!!"

Tajanpreet & her Daughter

Alberta, Canada

May 2024

“We are very happy with the results. We started at 3.5 months, and used till 5.5 months with some gaps, but still so good results. First of all, I am so grateful to your company, you were the only option to fix my baby’s ear. Thank you for this product. When my daughter was born her ears looked normal to me, but after 1.5 months I noticed her ears started folding whenever she slept. And then her ears started coming out. When she was about 2 months I was so worried to see her ears out, it's in her genes her uncle has, and grandma also has ears outwards. I went to family doctor to ask her if there is anyway we can fix it, she said it's no way we can fix it. Only solution is surgery.

Deenat's ears starting to drift outwards

I was not satisfied so I emailed different ear specialist - they all had same opinion that no way to fix 2 months baby ear. For one month I was anxious, worried about my daughter. I used Google overnight if there is anything to fix her ears. At one night I saw EarBuddies - when I saw your Instagram with results I was so happy. Next morning I made up my mind. I am going to fix her ears and she is not going to be bullied.

Before EarBuddies - 3.5 Months Old

EarBuddies fitted

After 8 Weeks using EarBuddies

I ordered them right away without asking anyone in my family. She was 3 months old at that time. As we live in Canada it takes 2 weeks to arrive - by the time it came, she was 3.5 months. We started our journey when she was 3.5 months old. Everything was well explained in instructions manual, so it was easy to put on. After one week we noticed she got a minor pressure mark, so we put barrier cream on her ears for couple of days and then again we put splints and taped it for another week. I was amazed to see results in just one week. Some of days we gave her break and kept open her ears for couple of days.

Before EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies

After EarBuddies

We saw amazing results. Today she is 6 months old we no longer splint her ears anymore. Her ears look normal now. I have shared link for before and after pics. And with splints. I am amazed with the results. Thank you. Thank you. Millions times thank you for creating this product, it's a life saver.
Lots of love,
Tajanpreet (Deenat's mom)”

Mrs. Goff

USA

May 2024

“My son was born with cryptotia and all the medical professionals just told us to wait until he got older and do plastic surgery. 😔 I did my own research and found EarBuddies and was thankfully able to correct one of his ears painlessly when he was an infant! 🙌 I truly believe if I had found EarBuddies sooner I would’ve been able to correct his other ear as well but because we started EarBuddies when he was older we were unable to correct one of his ears. Unfortunately he did have to have very painful and expensive plastic surgery on the other ear. EarBuddies is a miracle device that I wish all medical professionals and parents knew about! I am so thankful we were able to at least correct one of his ears! Thank you EarBuddies!!! 🫶💛"

Sofia & her daughter Imaan

Birmingham, UK

April 2024

“We purchased EarBuddies in February 2024 and we are absolutely delighted with the results. As two doctors we had never previously heard of the Stahl's ear deformity. Soon after our daughter's birth her bilateral ear deformity came to our attention. Our ENT and GP friends had not heard of this presentation either. After a bit of Google searching we found the EarBuddies website and ordered our kit without delay. We were keen to start correction whilst she was as young as possible given how malleable the cartilage is in newborns. The transformation is remarkable and we are so pleased and relieved that we could help her in a non-invasive way. We have most likely prevented her growing up with a complex about her ears/her appearance. Given that the only form of correction later on in life is surgery, we are so pleased that we discovered this pain free and straightforward management option. She wore the splints for approximately 6 weeks and she is currently 7 months and her ears are still perfect! We cannot thank EarBuddies enough.

Left ear before EarBuddies

After 3 weeks of splintage (halfway through the process)

5 Months after using EarBuddies

Right ear before EarBuddies

After 3 weeks of splintage (halfway through the process)

5 Months after using EarBuddies

A couple of negatives worth mentioning: the process can require an extra pair of hands as the splints can be quite fiddly especially to mould them into the right shape with a wriggly baby. Secondly, given how early we applied them, our baby was still under the care of the midwife/health visitor and they did write to our GP to inform them that we had splinted the baby's ears. I'm sure this was just them being attentive as it's not something they would have heard of or seen before, but it was a bit awkward explaining to various different healthcare professionals (who often have contact with the baby in those early days) why our baby had taped up ears. Regardless, we are eternally grateful and would do this again in a heartbeat if needed. The kits are quite pricey but well worth it given the outcomes. Thank you again.”

Matt, Jess, & their son Zeph

Arizona, USA

March 2024

“We love EarBuddies!!! Our son had two “cauliflower” ears as we call them here in the States. Really he had a Rim Kink in his ear and a Folded-Over Helical Rim. Our Pediatrician recommended EarBuddies at our one week appointment. We saw results within one week! Putting on EarBuddies was easy - he slept through the whole thing! We highly recommend EarBuddies!”

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies

Charlotte & her son

Nottingham, UK

February 2024

“I just wanted to email to say a huge thank you! My son was born with Cryptotia and despite this being pointed out numerous times by health professionals when he was born, none of them had any advice or guidance around it! I ended up doing my own research, and I came across EarBuddies! I’m so glad I chose to purchase EarBuddies as it’s really helped reshape my son’s ear! Please see the images attached and thank you again!”

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies

Olivia & her daughter Isadora

London, UK

January 2024

“I wanted to write in and express my huge gratitude for EarBuddies. My daughter Isadora was born with a conchal crus in her right ear. Despite my mother's instinct thinking that something was a little off, friends, family, midwives and health visitors all insisted that it was normal, and all our ears are unique. After emerging out of the first 3 weeks of the newborn haze, I spoke to a friend who’s a paediatrician who suggested EarBuddies as a non-surgical solution to remould her ear within 4 weeks. I felt that it was worth a shot given it seems so much more straightforward the earlier you start.

Given the conchal crus deformity is a little less common, and more complex to fit the splints, we enlisted the help of Mr Anooj Majithia (Consultant ENT Surgeon) who was fantastic in fitting the splint, and taping when she was 4 weeks old. We decided to go back to him after two weeks to reposition the splint and maximise the result that was obvious to us after just two weeks. Mr Majithia couldn’t have been nicer, and gave me full confidence that we were doing the best we could. It also took some of the pressure off me as a nervous first time parent!

Before EarBuddies - 4 weeks old

EarBuddies fitted

After 2 Weeks - 6 weeks old

After 4 Weeks - 8 weeks old

I’m delighted with the result, and just feel so lucky we spotted it early and I was directed to EarBuddies. Keen to share our story as I think it’s been so transformative, and I just hope that all those in need can be made aware. Huge thanks to the EarBuddies team, we are so grateful!”

Sara & her son

Monterrey, Mexico

December 2023

“Hello. I attach the pictures of my baby’s ear. He was born with just one folded ear. We are from Mexico. I ordered EarBuddies and applied in the ear at the age of 1.5 months, when they arrived. The last picture is after 1 month of using them. It still has a mild fold but is imperceptible. Thank you for the opportunity to correct it.”

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After 1 month

Keri & her Daughter

Northamptonshire, UK

November 2023

“I used EarBuddies with my 2 youngest children. Best decision ever. Their ears are perfect now. One is 2.5 years old and the other is almost 6 ❤️. When we used EarBuddies with our daughter, the results were amazing! We were talking to friends one day about the shape of our daughter’s ear. They recommended EarBuddies. We hadn't even heard of this before. So we did some research and decided to give it a go.

What if it didn't work? She would be no worse off, as it's a painless process. Yes, you have to pay for the right package, but for us and our daughter, it absolutely paid off. We are so pleased. We tell everyone that talks about their baby's ears.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies fitted

After EarBuddies

Nearly 6 Years Later

Nearly 6 Years Later

I'm still amazed all these years later when I look at her ears! 100% worth every single penny! This is her now, at almost 6 years old. Thank you!”

Lauren & her son

Florida, USA

October 2023

“I just wanted to share a pic of our EarBuddies results!! My son was 4 months old when we started. I was afraid it would be too late, but after only 20 days wearing the EarBuddies, his conchal crus was GONE. Two months later and it still looks as perfect as the day we took them out. THANK YOU!!”

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies

Laurie

UK

October 2023

“We have had such a positive experience and the results have been fantastic. EarBuddies is not available on the NHS in the area of the country where I live, so we travelled to Newcastle UK for treatment. We have had an absolutely fantastic experience and I have gained confidence in fitting the splints over the duration of the treatment period. Alder Hey and Manchester Children's hospitals do not offer the treatment. Alder Hey Plastics simply said that they did not offer this treatment but could put our name down on the list for ear pinning surgery aged 8+. We had to do a lot of work to find another hospital that offered the treatment and navigate the NHS system to get a referral. It would be fantastic if this treatment was available so that parents can access Professional Fitting in the North West region of the UK. "

Magdalena & her son Oscar

London, UK

September 2023

“We would like to share with you progress of the ear correction of our now 6 months old boy and how happy we are with the results of wearing EarBuddies. We purchased the product when Oscar was 2 months old and he was wearing it for 3 months. We regularly changed the tapes weekly and we followed the instructions. Please see attached pictures:”

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies

Coady & her son Jude

UK

September 2023

“Thank you so much for developing this, you saved our little boy a surgery in the future 🩵 Our baby Jude’s finished his splinting process. We are doing an extra week to pin down the end of the ear by the lobe but the difference is life changing. Thank you so so much you have saved our little boy a surgery with your creation honestly we are forever thankful to even have been informed of your company, let alone have the chance to use the splints to completely reshape his ear non invasively. Thank you again we literally will forever be grateful 🩶"

Before EarBuddies

After 2 Weeks

After 4 Weeks

After 7 Weeks

Christina & her daughter Ava

Iowa, USA

August 2023

“Our baby Ava was born with a very noticeable Stick-Out Ear on one side. Thinking that we were on top of things, we brought her to see an ENT at 8 weeks old. The doctor diagnosed it as constricted “cup” ear and told us it would get much worse over time. He also told us that it was too late to intervene because the cartilage had already hardened. I left feeling totally deflated and cried on the way home because he mentioned that we could just “come back for surgery when she turned 5 yrs old”. I later came across EarBuddies online and got started when Ava was 3.5 months old. Once it was in place, I found myself frequently checking the EarBuddies Instagram to find stories of success. Seeing other people’s improvement kept me hopeful during the 12 weeks of her wearing it. Ava has had the EarBuddies off for 3 weeks now (photo included) and we are so grateful for the results!

Before - 3.5 months old

EarBuddies Fitted

After 12 weeks (Photo taken 3 weeks after removing EarBuddies)

I just really hope we can inspire more families who are going through something similar. Thank you EarBuddies!”

Loretta & her baby

London, UK

August 2023

“Hi, just wanted to message to say how incredible the EarBuddies are! We started the process at 12 weeks and even by 14 weeks we could see a huge difference! We finished splinting at 24 weeks then resplinted until 26 weeks as the ear looked like it was losing its shape. The photos below are now the finished results. Thanks so much 😊"

Before EarBuddies

After EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies

After EarBuddies

Stephanie & her son Ezra

Minnesota, USA

July 2023

“This is Ezra. Since Ezra was born, he had a ‘floppy ear’ that he loved to fold over, especially when sleeping. We mentioned it to the medical providers at his initial well-child visit within the first week of life, but they weren’t concerned. His ear didn’t ‘get better’ - it kept sticking out. We tried using silicone tape to keep him from folding the ear, but the silicone tape squished and flattened the cartilage at the top of the ear. So, we again mentioned the concern to his pediatric team who then put in an ENT referral (when he was 4-weeks old). The ENT team rejected the referral, saying Ezra was now too old to consider splinting. So, I researched online to see if there were splinting options we could try on our own - and found EarBuddies. Ezra used EarBuddies from 4 to 7 weeks of age - we had to switch them out twice as they got wet with spit up, but otherwise didn’t have any issues and are very pleased with the result. Thank you!”

Before - Erza folding his ears forward

EarBuddies Splint in Position

Narrow Tapes fitted

Wide Tapes fitted

Before EarBuddies

After 3 weeks

Artur & his son Kai

Scotland, UK

July 2023

“It was easy enough to follow the instructions on how to install EarBuddies and we’ve seen great results within two weeks of usage.”

Before EarBuddies

After two weeks

Jasmine & her daughter

Minnesota, USA

June 2023

“Our daughter's ears began to really stick out at a few months old. Other kids would make comments like she had elf ears and I knew that we had to do something. We found EarBuddies and started it when she was 4 1/2 months old. She wore them for 18 weeks. I was worried people would judge me for having tape on her ears but most people who did ask thought it was neat there was something like EarBuddies that exists. We are so thankful for EarBuddies!”

Before - 4.5 months old

EarBuddies Fitted

After 18 weeks

Sofia & her son

BW, Germany

June 2023

“Our son had problems with his ears sticking out and we were worried about the impact this might have on his future, but we were determined to find a solution. We did some research and found EarBuddies. At first we were excited but also a little skeptical, so we decided to give it a try. To our surprise, the EarBuddies worked wonders! We could already see a noticeable improvement in his ear shape after just a few days of use. Over the next few weeks our son's ears continued to improve thanks to the EarBuddies!”

Before EarBuddies

After a few weeks

Alexandra & her son

North Carolina, USA

May 2023

“We love EarBuddies! Our son was born on 4/16/23 with a folded-over helical rim. The fold was very slight, and we didn’t notice it for a few days. Once discovered, we asked our pediatrician about it, and she referred us to an ENT. Since ear deformities are considered cosmetic, our insurance company will not support funding of the splints, no matter the brand of the splint. The ENT charges $3,500 for ear molds from another company, so we decided to order EarBuddies and fit them ourselves! And I’m so glad we did. Please see the attached pictures!

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies fitted

Wide Tapes fitted

After 2 weeks

After 3 weeks

We hope that others are inspired by his story. We have personally told so many people and will continue to do so!”

Andrea & her son

Seattle (WA), USA

May 2023

“Sharing the progress of our little man! Thank you!!! This is him now, 3 months after treatment.”

Before EarBuddies - Lop Ear

1st tape change

2nd tape change

After EarBuddies

3 months after finishing EarBuddies

Genevieve, Chris, & baby Clay

Tennessee, USA

April 2023

“Our son Clay had one stick-out ear at birth. He’s two months old now and today we took off his tape that was on for one month. We’re so impressed with the results! Clay’s grandfather also had the same ear and had surgery for it as an adult. Because of your product, Clay will avoid the unneeded attention that his grandfather experienced (and the surgery!). We had no idea such a treatment existed, and are grateful our pediatrician (Vanderbilt Hospital) made us aware of our options. Thanks so much!”

Before - 1 month old

EarBuddies fitted

After - 2 months old

Kathleen & her son

California, USA

April 2023

“Hello EarBuddies! We’re happy to say that your ear molds have worked well with my son's ears. Our pediatrician recommended you and we couldn’t be happier. This is just two weeks with EarBuddies. The tape in the first photo was put on by the NICU doctor, and we took it off once the EarBuddies arrived. We started it when he was 4 weeks old out of the NICU.”

Before EarBuddies (tape applied by NICU)

Before EarBuddies - Stahl's Bar

After 2 Weeks

Carrie & her daughter Joanna

North Carolina, USA

March 2023

“My daughter was born with a conchal crus on one side and mild helical rim deformity (pointed on the side). I asked the pediatrician about the conchal crus (not knowing that’s what it was called) immediately after delivery and they said they thought her ears looked “fine”. I had no idea of the potential implications of this - that she may not be able to wear in-ear headphones or hearing aids if needed. I had no idea about splinting, and did not realize this was an option until I was trying to name her deformity around 2 months of age. I was disappointed that I did not order EarBuddies right away at birth since the whole process could have been done in about 2 weeks if started immediately. But it’s a challenging time and our priority at that stage of her life was just surviving!

On the one hand, my daughter was perfect and I didn’t care about her slightly different ear. On the other hand, with this limited window with which you can reshape cartilage painlessly, it felt silly NOT to try (for only about $90!) if there was even a chance she would one day feel self-conscious about her ear or have limitations in its function with headphones or hearing aids. We ordered EarBuddies when she was about 2.5 months old and received them right at 3 months due to an international shipping disruption. We started that day.

Before EarBuddies

After EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies

After EarBuddies

We changed the tapes right around 5 days and the shape of her helical rim had already changed dramatically. This was minor and aesthetic only but was really amazing to see and gave me hope that the conchal crus might resolve too. I so appreciate having this option. I appreciate the cost, the quality of the item, the ease of use, the ability to do this yourself, and the international shipping. I am an OBGYN and will share your product with any parent that asks about their child’s ears. It is so simple to use and can prevent much potential suffering. I am so amazed with this product. I only wish it were more widely known about.

Regarding conchal crus corrections specifically, I began molding tape into the shape of the conchal bowl (as described in the conchal crus tab at Step 5 of the Fitting Guide) and placed that molding on top of the EarBuddies molded into a heart shape. We did some trial and error and this worked best for us. While her ears are still a little unique, the shape of the conchal bowl on both sides is dramatically improved. I feel they are beautiful. This was well worth the effort. Thank you so much!”

Diana & her daughter

Nevada, USA

March 2023

“It was incredibly shocking that a lot of Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists here in Las Vegas NV didn’t offer this product or anything similar. I had to do my research and even then there were only two products that I found. One had to be fitted by a physician, or this option (EarBuddies!). I’m so glad to have come across your product! We are so happy with the results! ❤️ Thank you!!!!!”

Before EarBuddies

Stahl's Bar

EarBuddies fitted

After EarBuddies

All smiles!

Christina & her son Matthew

County Durham, UK

February 2023

“Matthew had perfectly normal looking ears at birth. Then at around 2 and a half months his right ear started to drift outwards. We didn't think much of it but as time went on his left ear started to drift too. I noticed this more than my husband and when I brought it to his attention he figured it was no big deal and just to leave it. Time went on and at 4 months the prominence of his ears got more obvious. I then discovered EarBuddies online. I asked my health visitor and midwife about it but none of them seemed to know what EarBuddies were. At 5 months after speaking again to my midwife, she suggested pinnaplasty surgery and said we should wait until our son was old enough to decide on his own. After doing research I decided to try EarBuddies first.

My husband wanted a second opinion regarding EarBuddies and so I booked a GP appointment. The GP knew nothing of EarBuddies and referred us to an ENT specialist. So in July we finally had an appointment for an ENT Doctor to see Matt. My husband's concerns were soon put to rest as this doctor did know all about EarBuddies and its success. So we bought the kit and started when Matt was 6 months old.

Before - 6 months old

EarBuddies fitted

After 4 months - 10 months old

He is now 10 months old and the difference is significant. He has worn EarBuddies for 4 months. It was not until he had them on for 2 and a half months the difference really began to show for him. So just to encourage parents out there struggling because they can't see results yet, or just because it's so darn fiddly, I can honestly say... Keep going it's worth it!”

Georgette & her son Alexis

Cumbria, UK

January 2023

“My initial happiness turned into worry when I first met our first born baby boy at the operating table when I noticed that something was not right with his ears. My husband and I took a closer look and confirmed that his ears don't have the normal shape. We mentioned this to our consultant, midwife, nurse, and any healthcare worker we encountered and they didn't seem to see this as an issue. We knew that this will affect his self-confidence when he grows up so we decided to take matters into our own hands. We first researched about ear correction surgeries which apparently costs thousands of pounds! Luckily I came across EarBuddies.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies fitted at 2 weeks old

After 1 week

EarBuddies refitted - 3 weeks old

After 2 more weeks - 5 weeks old

We immediately purchased without a second thought after seeing great results from other cases. We had to take it off after a week since we needed it off for a photoshoot session. We were so delighted as his ear already looked much better! Two weeks after the second application, his ear is already normal. It's like magic! Instructions are straightforward and application only took around 20 minutes; didn't bother our baby much at all. Our baby never showed any discomfort whilst the EarBuddies were in his ear. Definitely recommend it to all. Thank you EarBuddies, really is life changing for our boy!”

Alexis with EarBuddies fitted

Follow Up - 9 Months Later:

“I'm absolutely thrilled to learn that my submission has been awarded Ear of the Month for January. It's nice to be recognised, and I'm grateful that my story can help other parents facing similar challenges. Please see attached current photos of Alexis, I would appreciate it if you include them as well.”

Alexis 9 months later

All smiles!

Sierra & her son Silas

Pennsylvania, USA

January 2023

“We are SO grateful for EarBuddies. We felt so ignored by our pediatrician, and we were so thankful to find something non-invasive and quick to fix our son’s ears. We will now be avoiding a surgery, lots of money, and potential teasing in school. Thank you so much for offering this option! I also wanted to send a current photo! He’s 19 months now, and the ear still looks great.🥹❤️”

Before - 4 months old

After - 8.5 months old

Update: 19 months old

Hadley, Josh & their son Boden

Idaho, USA

December 2022

“My son Boden was born with cryptotia, which means the upper part of his ears was tucked under the skin instead of sticking out like most people. After a lot of googling for a solution, we came across EarBuddies and I have never been more thankful. With this simple, easy to use, and inexpensive little device we were able to correct the cryptotia of his ear! I was very skeptical that this little thing would even work. Most of the reviews I saw talked about using EarBuddies to correct stick-out ears, but the EarBuddies website said it could correct cryptotia too so I figured it was worth a try. We placed our order and it arrived in Idaho within about a week. By the time we found this little miracle and started using it my son was four months old, which in baby time frames for correcting ears is actually quite old. However, within about two months of using EarBuddies his ear was fixed!

Before EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies fitted

After 2 months

This was such a blessing and saved us from having to do expensive, painful, and invasive surgery on that ear! This ingenious device sure has made a huge difference for our little boy! Thank you EarBuddies! We are so grateful!”

Stacy & her son Mason

Florida, USA

November 2022

“Please see photos of the correction of baby Mason’s ear. We applied EarBuddies when he was 3 weeks old and used it for about 2 weeks with great results.”

Before EarBuddies

After 2 Weeks

Talia & her daughter Millie

Essex,UK

November 2022

“My daughter Millie was born in Essex in the UK, with an extra fold of cartilage going through the middle of her left ear. It wasn’t concerning at first but after some research, I found it to be a Conchal Crus deformity of the ear, which could limit her ear canal and make her unable to use earphones. After speaking to our Doctor and Healthcare Workers, they advised that they would observe her ear and offer surgery later in life. I had heard about EarBuddies and did my own research and felt it was worth a try, as I did not want to put our daughter through any surgery.

I purchased the Premium Pack, and found the instructions and fitting very easy. I saw a change in her ear after a few days, and it did not bother her at all. The EarBuddies are comfortable, and she slept and fed as usual. I kept them in for 8 weeks, as she was 8 weeks when they were fitted (she was a breastfed baby). We are more than ecstatic with the results, they are more than we could have imagined.”

Before EarBuddies

After 8 weeks

Michelle & her son Tommy

Birmingham, UK

October 2022

“I just wanted to say thank you to EarBuddies for this amazing creation. We started using EarBuddies when Tommy was 6 weeks old. We had noticed from birth Tommy had got a Stahl Ear or Elf Ear as people call it. It also stuck out quite a lot. Although this was cute while he was a newborn, we knew that as Tommy got older this was something that could potentially make him a target for bullies and could be something that made him self-conscious in the future. We decided to do some research to see if there was anything out there that could help, that is when we came across EarBuddies. We were quite hesitant at first as I never wanted to do anything that would make him uncomfortable. We weighed up the pros and cons and decided to try EarBuddies. Once fitted, Tommy was oblivious to the fact he had them in. We kept them in for 5 weeks, taking them out once a week to thoroughly clean his ears. I really couldn't believe the difference. The results were outstanding.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies fitted

After 5 weeks

7 Months later - 10 months old

He is now 10 months old and his ears are still perfect. I will be forever grateful that we came across EarBuddies and I'm so glad that we took the plunge and gave them a chance. I genuinely believe we have just saved my son from years of feeling self-conscious and years of bullying.”

Kat & her son Luke

Oxford, UK

October 2022

“Luke was born with lop ear on one side and we used EarBuddies from 6 weeks old for 6 weeks and the difference is huge. The instructions in the Premium Pack are great and it came with everything we needed. So glad he won't have to grow up with something that would make him self-conscious or require surgery. Thanks EarBuddies!”

Before EarBuddies - 6 weeks old

After 4 weeks

After 6 weeks

Rachael & her son Adam

Jersey, Channel Islands, UK

September 2022

“Our baby was breech the whole pregnancy, so when he came out with squashed ears it was inevitable. We thought like everyone that as Adam’s body adjusts to the outside world the ears will also settle. We saw that the ear protruded slightly (which we were not bothered by) and they started to curl forward. My partner works in a school and has seen first hand how cruel kids can be towards those that look different and we didn’t want bullies having an excuse to pick on Adam later in life so after a lot of research we found EarBuddies.

Although worried at first what people would think of us adjusting our baby’s appearance at 3 weeks old, everyone was accepting and congratulating us for our early correction. We kept the EarBuddies on for 4 weeks (1 extra week as I was breastfeeding) and the difference is noticeable.

Before - 3 weeks old

During the process

After 4 weeks

We are glad that we used them so early (as the earlier you use them the less time they need to stay on) and Adam was not bothered by them in the slightest. It’s crazy that people do not know about this easy way of correcting a baby’s ears and I had some parents looking into getting some themselves for their baby. Thank you so much EarBuddies.”

Leora & her son Idan

London, UK

August 2022

“I just wanted to share my success story of my son's ears using your amazing EarBuddies. When he was born, I knew something was wrong with his ear. The midwives told me it was just from squeezing through the birth canal and would go back to normal after a few days. Nothing changed and one night I spent time googling and found this amazing website. This enabled me to find Dr Gault who fitted the EarBuddies when he was about 1 month old. Within 3 months, with lots of persistence, a few setbacks and encouragement from Dr Gault, we managed to fix his ear better than any plastic surgery could have done.

Before - 1 month old

During the process

After 3 months

He is now almost 3 years old and his ear is perfect! No one would ever know. I can’t thank the wonderful Dr Gault and the amazing EarBuddies enough! They have saved him from potential recurrent ear infections from trapped water and he will now be able to use ear phones without any issues!”

Gabriela & her son

Durango, Mexico

August 2022

“We are from Durango, Mexico. When our baby was born and we saw that his ear was folded, the doctors told us that it was not going to be repaired without treatment. I was looking on the internet and I found the EarBuddies page. I really very grateful and I hope many people know about the treatment because it makes a big change.”

Before EarBuddies

After EarBuddies

Chloe & her daughter Holly

Buckinghamshire, UK

July 2022

“My daughter Holly was born with her ear in a cup shape after getting a bit stuck during birth! A week after she was born, it wasn’t looking too much better so we decided to purchase EarBuddies in the event the ear didn’t rectify itself. After fitting them and Holly having them on for just a week and a half, her ear was perfect and finally matched the other. I am so pleased with the results and they really do work! I hope my feedback encourages other parents as it’s the best money we spent!”

Before EarBuddies

After 1.5 weeks

Luise & her son Tallan

Cornwall, UK

July 2022

“During a long night feed, EarBuddies popped up on my Facebook, I had to wake my partner and show him immediately. After a few passing comments about our son's ears and noticing more and more he wasn’t ‘growing’ into them, it was a case of what have we got to lose? I ordered them immediately and fitted them the day after they arrived.

I found it easier to clip his hair before his bath and then fit his ear splints after his feed and whilst he was dosing. I always kept a close eye on his ears and as soon as I noticed any redness I removed immediately, sometimes prematurely. Any redness was always calmed with the Medihoney. I definitely recommend buying the additional strips as you do seem to use more than you think! Especially with additional changes. Although the Appeel Wipes were good I would recommend buying the spray, it made removal very easy and didn’t upset my son at all.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies

We had to stop our journey slightly early as my son played with his ears as he slept and he was starting to peel his tapes which was waking him, but we are still extremely happy with the results! The earlier you start and the younger they are the better!”

UPDATE: Luise also provided the following update photos 16 Months after using EarBuddies:

“These are recent photos to show some further results after some more growing.”

16 Months after Finishing EarBuddies

16 Months after Finishing EarBuddies

Sharon & her son Mason

Northamptonshire, UK

June 2022

“After myself and my older son both had our ears surgically pinned back I paid close attention to my newborn baby Mason's ears, which not only were starting to stick out, but one stuck out more than the other. We researched EarBuddies and figured if we could use a non-invasive method that would save a painful operation in the future it was definitely worth a shot!

Before - 7 weeks old

EarBuddies Fitted

After 7 weeks

7 weeks later we are so pleased with the results! I only wish we knew about these 12 years ago for our other son!! Thank you!!!”

Before - 7 weeks old

After 7 weeks

Mrs L & her Daughter

UK

June 2022

“7 months splinting but so worth it. We started at 4 months.”

Courtney & her daughter Macy

Texas, USA

May 2022

“Our daughter was born with mild prominent ears. Many family members commented on this and our fears of how this would impact her socially in the future began to increase. We found out about EarBuddies at 1 month old and started the process. Just four weeks later, we are finished and beyond happy with her outcome, and the fact that we can avoid the potential need for more invasive procedures to correct her ears when she is older. Thank you!”

Before - 1 Month Old

EarBuddies Fitted

After 4 weeks

Before - 1 Month Old

EarBuddies Fitted

After 4 weeks

Liane & her Son

Hong Kong

May 2022

“I just wanted to say thank you to EarBuddies. My son was born on September 23, 2021 with Stick-Out Ears. With the assistance by Dr Wong Ka Yin from Hong Kong Santorium Hospital, my son was on EarBuddies for two weeks. And now his ears look perfect now."

Stephanie, Matt & their Daughter Molly

Wisconsin, USA

April 2022

“When Molly was born and handed to me, the first thing I saw was an extra fold of cartilage in her ear as my husband brought her towards me. This turned out to be a conchal crus. At her 2 week Pediatrician appointment, I brought it up to our doctor who referred us to an ENT specialist. He recommended we order EarBuddies. When it arrived, he helped us shape the splint and Molly wore it for 2 short weeks. We were planning to just change the tape after 2 weeks and re-apply it, only to find that her ear already looked perfect! We did not even have to put it back on.

Before EarBuddies - 1 Week Old

EarBuddies Fitted - 3 Weeks Old

6 Weeks Old (1.5 weeks after EarBuddies removed)

We are very impressed with the ease of using EarBuddies and the great results in such a short time. Our daughter will be able to comfortably wear in-ear headphones one day and never have to be self conscious of her ear. Thank you EarBuddies!”

Mrs. B & her Daughter

Virginia, USA

April 2022

“Your product worked wonders!!! This was only 2 weeks with the EarBuddies!!!! The product was a life saver! I am attaching her current photo [18 months after EarBuddies finished]."

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After 2 Weeks

18 Months After End of Splinting

Danielle & her Son Jack

Surrey, UK

March 2022

“My name is Danielle and my son is called Jack. We are in Surrey, UK. I have attached some before, during and after photos of the brilliant success we achieved with EarBuddies. When my son was born, I noticed he had Stick-Out Ears that were getting worse as he got older. I spoke to the doctor who recommended to leave them and consider surgery when he was older. This seemed drastic so I researched alternatives and came across EarBuddies. I was worried that they would not work and I had left it too late because my son was already 8.5 months old when I fitted the EarBuddies. He was eating solids and drinking formula milk during the day, but was still having breast milk before breakfast and at bedtime.

It was definitely more of a challenge with an older baby than a younger one. The tapes didn’t cause any irritation, but there were occasions when he would manage to pull part of the tape off or even the entire splint. As his parents, my husband and I were very strict about it and refitted immediately. He wore the EarBuddies 24/7 for just over 5 months. Before splinting, his ears stuck out 2.5cm from his head. I removed the EarBuddies 2 months ago and his ears stabilised after a couple of days at 1.7cm from his head at the furthest point. They are now within the normal range and you wouldn’t notice his ears any more, which is what I wanted.

Before - 8.5 Months Old

EarBuddies Fitted

After 5 Months

I am so pleased with the results. For a very small cost (relative to surgery), I have saved him from potential bullying and self-esteem issues. I wish more people, particularly doctors, knew about EarBuddies and could recommend them to parents when their babies are young. It’s such a simple solution. Thank you EarBuddies!”

Rafaela & her Son

Canada

March 2022

“My Son was born with both his ear cartilage bent. I'm so happy I searched online quickly and found you guys. I ordered right away as I read the sooner the better. It actually surprisingly arrived really fast from UK to Canada. I've used it for 4 weeks and seen a drastic change and improvement in both his ear's shape.

Right Ear - 3.5 Weeks Old

EarBuddies Fitted

Right Ear - 7.5 Weeks Old

Left Ear - 3.5 Weeks Old

EarBuddies Fitted

Left Ear - 7.5 Weeks Old

I was a little hesitant at first but thought to myself what do I have to lose. Thank you for this product and helping my son's ears look normal.”

Julia & her Son Ralph

Cheshire, UK

February 2022

“My name's Julia, and this is Ralph. Ralph has just turned 6 months old, and has finally finished wearing his EarBuddies, with AMAZING results! When he was about 2 months old, I noticed his ears starting to 'cup' slightly. I often talked to friends and family about it, and they all said the same thing - "aww they're fine, they're cute". Yes, maybe now it's cute, but what about when he's a teenager? Kids can be so cruel, and I would hate for him to become self conscious about it. I pondered EarBuddies for the next few weeks, until I finally decided to just do it....and I'm so glad I did!

Ralph's worn them every day for the last 3 months. We managed to keep the tapes on for about 2 weeks at a time. They were tricky to put on at first, but got easier. The worst bit was always taking the tapes off cos he would cry (but not for long). Yes, we had some funny looks, and blunt people would just ask "what's up with his ears?" (which I actually preferred to be honest), and initially I felt a little awkward and like people would judge me, but the amount of people who understood was pleasantly surprising.

Before - 3 Months Old

After 1.5 Months

After 3 Months

From the pictures you can see the before, half way and end result. I'm over the moon. And now, when I show everyone the before and after pictures, they see where I was coming from :) I'm so glad I went with my gut and did this. Thank you so much EarBuddies. Julia and Ralph xxx”

Anas & her Daughter Maya

Dubai, UAE

February 2022

“Hi heros! How can I express my gratitude to you guys?!!!! YOU ARE A LIFESAVER AND A GAME CHANGER! Your product just changed my daughter's life and corrected her ear. I looked for a phone number that I can contact and express how I feel towards you and tell you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After 1 Month

I am so lucky that I found you and for the internet gift that led me to you. I never thought that something exists and could correct my daughter's ear. Even doctors here didn't even care and told me that it's how it is and only surgery can fix her ear, but I believed there would be a solution somewhere in the world. And here you go all the way from UK to Dubai I ordered your product and fixed it simply myself to my daughter's ear and in 1 month a miracle happened. God bless you, and I will always thank you whenever I see my daughter.”

Kinzie & her Daughter Tess

Utah, USA

January 2022

“We had our daughter Tess in February of 2021. At first we didn’t notice anything wrong with her ears. But as she got older, they progressively stuck out more and more. By the time she was 3 months old, people were starting to make comments about her ears. We noticed that when she slept, her ears would fold over and that they were sticking out more and more every day. I started researching options online and all I could find was corrective surgery, which we were not interested in. But then I came across EarBuddies.

Before EarBuddies - 3 Months Old

After EarBuddies - 6 Months Old

She started wearing EarBuddies at 3 months old. They weren’t complicated to put on and didn’t bother her at all. Each time we took them off to change out the bandage we were noticing a big difference. When we finally took them off after 3 months, it was quite the transformation. We are so grateful that we found EarBuddies.”

Chandler & her Daughter

Indiana, USA

December 2021

“We started our journey with EarBuddies after my baby girl was born with a lop ear. She got caught in my pelvis during delivery and it caused her ear to fold. We were told in the hospital that a simple hat would correct it. We quickly realized that this was not the case. I did some research and found EarBuddies and decided to take the chance!

Before EarBuddies

Splint Fitted

After 2 Weeks

After 3 Weeks

After 5 Weeks

We started when she was 5 weeks old so she wore the splint for 5 weeks. We couldn’t be happier that we found EarBuddies! We’re so happy with the end result and we will continue to fit the splint if her ear loses shape! Thank you EarBuddies!”

Teresa & her Son

Chicago, USA

December 2021

“This is my newborn baby after 2 weeks of wearing his splint. Thank you EarBuddies!”

Jeffry, Judy & their Daughter Alaia Lucia

Colombia

November 2021

“When our little angel came into the world, we noticed that something seemed odd in her ear, but we did not have any idea about what's going on and we thought it was kind of normal because the baby will grow up and her ear will take its usual form. Time passed and we did not see any progress or change of form. We started to take action and investigated the condition we were seeing. Surfing over the web, my wife found some interesting images that were similar to what we were seeing on our daughter's ear. With this info we found some articles on the web and also some solutions that it might be worth to try it. That’s how we were informed about the EarBuddies solution, and the different cases posted on their website.

Before EarBuddies - 2 Months Old

EarBuddies Fitted

After 2 Months

7 Months after finishing EarBuddies

We followed the process as they recommended for at least 2 months and we could not be happier with the result obtained during that time. As you can see in the picture, it's like nothing happened to our baby and her ear looks awesome. We truly recommend EarBuddies.”

Mrs. P

Virginia, USA

November 2021

“Just wanted to share my daughter’s before/during/after! We are located on the east coast in the states! We splinted her ear for 6 weeks 🙂 Thank you!”

Caroline, Tom & their Son

Yorkshire, UK

October 2021

“Our son was advised by the hospital at birth to try the EarBuddies after being born with an ear problem. The two before photos are his ears when born. We used EarBuddies for three weeks inside the rim of both ears and then used them for a further three weeks on the outer edge of the ear as seen in the middle photo.

Right Ear Before

EarBuddies Fitted

Right Ear After 6 Weeks

Left Ear Before

Left Ear After 6 Weeks

We have been amazed by the results without the need for surgery, and friends and family are so impressed after only approx 6 weeks of wearing, starting at a couple of weeks old. I hope you consider our entry as we are thrilled with the results and would love you to share them to inspire others. Thank you.”

Sahar & her Son

Ontario, Canada

October 2021

"I started using EarBuddies when my son was 3 months old, and this is the result after 10 weeks.

Before EarBuddies - 3 months old

After 10 Weeks

I am really happy and satisfied with the result. I recommend everyone to try EarBuddies."

Cristina & her Daughter

Doha, Qatar

September 2021

“When our baby girl was born we noticed her right ear was sticking out and folding easily. We found out about EarBuddies by chance while looking for solutions online and decided to give it a go. We ordered the premium pack and everything was so easily explained. We did the fitting at home and left it for 4 weeks, we were amazed with the results!

Before EarBuddies

Narrow Tapes Fitted

Wide Tapes Fitted

After 4 Weeks

Before EarBuddies

After 4 Weeks

Before EarBuddies

After 4 Weeks

I had to have surgery at 10 years old to correct Stick-Out Ears and I am so glad my daughter won’t have to! Pediatricians should recommend this product worldwide.”

Kelsey & her Son

Oregon, USA

September 2021

“My son was born with folded ears. We started using EarBuddies at 4 weeks after a friend recommended them. We used them for 2 weeks and it corrected his ear. Amazing results and so easy to use!”

Picture from left to right: birth, 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks

Rebecca & her Son

Virginia, USA

August 2021

“I am so thrilled with the amazing transformation in our son’s ear. He was born with Conchal Crus in his left ear. The hospital pediatrician was the first to notice it, but did not have a name for it. Two pediatricians told us they weren’t sure what it was and that our son would just have a unique ear. My mama gut told me to try to find answers and my online search quickly led me to the EarBuddies website where I immediately realized what deformity my baby had. It alarmed me to read that people with this deformity may not be able to use in-ear devices like hearing aids. Hearing loss runs in my family, so this was a big concern. We also worried about bullying from other kids in the future. We found a medical practice that would fit him with a similar splint, but it involved a very uncomfortable looking ear piece and was well over $3,000. We decided to take a chance and order EarBuddies.

Before EarBuddies - 2 Weeks Old

After EarBuddies - 4 Weeks Old

It was such a great decision. At two weeks old we inserted the splint and taped our son’s ear without him ever waking from his nap. He never seemed bothered by the tapes or splint during the two weeks we kept it in. When we removed the splint at four weeks old, we were amazed. I am so grateful for EarBuddies. People cannot believe the difference when we show them his before picture. Thank you so much EarBuddies!”

Jessica A

UK

August 2021

Jessica corrected her baby's ear with EarBuddies in just 2 weeks. She sent us her photos of this excellent result via Instagram.

Amy & her Son Jacob

Birmingham, UK

July 2021

“Thank you so much EarBuddies for giving me the tools to be able to correct my son’s ear pain-free. Jacob was born with one ear sticking out and no fold, this was causing his ear to fold over when sleeping which was making it worse. I decided to have a browse on the internet to see if there was anything I could do, this is when I come across EarBuddies.

Before EarBuddies

After 2 Weeks

After 6 Weeks

I told family and friends before taking the plunge and buying the Premium Pack. Everyone thought I was crazy ( your baby is perfect ... of course! ) but I have always disliked my ears and to be honest I wish this was around for my mom to do when I was a baby! It would have saved me a lot of insecurities. So I decided to ignore everyone and do what I thought was best for my son.... and woah the results are amazing!!

Before EarBuddies

Splint Fitted

Wide Tapes Fitted

After 2 Weeks

After 6 Weeks

Jacob was 6 weeks old when I first fitted his EarBuddies, he is now 12 weeks and we have decided to remove it :)! I think it may put people off having to fit this all yourself however once you get your own little routine it is very easy to fit! ( bath, baby massage and white noise always got Jacob into a nice deep sleep ) ! I followed the instructions word for word, Jacob has not had one sore from the tape, his delicate baby skin is still smooth and healthy! I would highly recommend to any parent. Thank you EarBuddies.”

Jerri & her Son Nash

Texas, USA

July 2021

“Our son Nash was born with what we called “crimped” ear lobes. Although a cute feature on our newborn, we were grateful to learn it could be corrected painlessly and non-invasively with ear molding... until we saw the price tag! Then we found EarBuddies! It seemed too good to be true, but after visiting the website, seeing the testimonies and learning how the product worked we decided we couldn’t afford to not give it a try. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, adhering to the recommended time frame we taped for 4 weeks, starting at 4 weeks old and couldn’t be more pleased with the incredible transformation! Forever grateful for our EarBuddies journey and results! They truly speak for themselves!”

Amy & her Son Tyler

Rep. of Ireland

June 2021

“Can I just start by saying thank you so much for this amazing super simple solution to what could have been an enormous emotional roller coaster in years to come. I was online searching for an answer as to what age I could have my 3 month olds ears at the time corrected via surgery (for stick-out ears) only to find the answer that really made me quite upset and disappointed. As I was searching I came across EarBuddies and immediately started going through all the information and pictures. I knew straight away I had to try it and am ever so thankful I did.

Before EarBuddies

After EarBuddies

I ordered straight away and fitted as soon as it arrived after Christmas. Even the kit it comes in is lovely and very well presented. Fitting them was easy once you got the hang of it after the first time. As my son was 3 months at the time the recommended time for splintage was 3 months. After the first two weeks of splintage, while changing the tapes, I could not believe how much the ears had moved in. They had both moved in a good 5 to 8 mm.

Before

After

Before

After

I removed them yesterday (after 3 months) and am soooo happy with the results. They moved in 10 mm maybe even more. His ears virtually stick to the side of his head they moved in that much. I sent before and after photos to friends and family who were amazed that such a thing even existed. It is just such a pity that EarBuddies is not more known about as it really does save so much emotional trauma for something so simple and easy to use. I will tell everyone about EarBuddies and now have the proof to show people who may question it.

Thank you so so much from Amy and baby Tyler, who will thank you in years to come 🙂”

Luise & her son Zachary

London, United Kingdom

June 2021

"We put in EarBuddies on day 9 I believe, and after 2 weeks were very happy with the results."

Luise also provided the following update photos:

8 Months after Finishing EarBuddies

8 Months after Finishing EarBuddies

Alyssa & her Daughter

Ontario, Canada

May 2021

“I had surgery for my stick-out ears as a teenager. When C was born, her ears weren't sticking out yet but they looked like they might start, and they slowly did in her first few months. We started with EarBuddies when she was almost 6 months old. She has very sensitive skin so we had to take breaks between taping because the tape and tape removal would irritate her skin. The Medihoney was helpful and any rash or redness was gone after a few days. This was worse the first few times, then her skin became more used to the tape and there was less irritation as time passed.

Before EarBuddies - 6 Months Old

After EarBuddies - 9.5 Months Old

It's been a few months since the second photo was taken and I'm often checking her ears, worried that they're starting to stick back out like they did in her first few months, but they seem to be staying where the EarBuddies put them! It's such a relief to have avoided surgery and any possible teasing. Thank you so much!”

Stephanie & her Daughter Ferne

UK

May 2021

When Ferne was born the cartilage was really thick, she didn’t have the fold at the back and her ears really stuck out. It was definitely a Cup Ear. My Mum came across EarBuddies and suggested to give it a go. I’m so glad I did! Thank you so much."

Before EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies - Cup Ear

Before EarBuddies - Cup Ear

After EarBuddies

Samantha & her Son Zachary

Newport, Wales

April 2021

“After welcoming my baby boy into the world it became apparent he had inherited my ears but only on one side. I have gone through corrective surgery twice on mine and still to this day I’m very self-conscious of them. Many family members said there was nothing wrong with his ear, calling it cute and saying I was being silly. I obviously thought he was perfect in every way but deep down knew that one day he may be bullied for his ear or feel self-conscious just like I do, and I did not want this nor want him to have to have surgery.

When he was 10 weeks old I came across EarBuddies online when searching for solutions to help protruding ears in babies. I felt I had left it too late but after reading some of the reviews I ordered straight away. I thought my husband may be against it, but after explaining what was involved and him knowing how much I hate my ears, he was more than happy to ‘give it a go’.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies

It’s so simple to fit and my little boy never even seemed to know it was there! I’m so pleased with the outcome. I wish more GPs and HVs knew about this to help others out when their babies are younger! Every healthcare professional I came across in the period he had his tapes on knew nothing about ear splints.

To anyone thinking about it, I 100% recommend these as it is harmless, pain free and for such a short period of their lives.”

Siobhan & her Son Logan

Virginia, USA

April 2021

"Logan was born in September. Around November my husband began to notice his ears started to stick out. At first I was in denial and then I came to the realization my husband was right. After accepting the fact my son inherited my ears, I began doing research and this is when I came across EarBuddies. I started EarBuddies when Logan was about to turn 4 months old and kept them on for 13 weeks.

Before EarBuddies - 4 months old

After 13 Weeks

I am so glad I came across this system! I wish I would have known about them sooner. I am very pleased and thankful for the results. At first my husband was skeptical but after showing him the before and after results off the EarBuddies website he agreed we should at least try. We couldn’t be happier with the results. I wanted to avoid my son being made fun of in school for his ears. As we all know, children can be so mean. Thank you EarBuddies."

Sydney & her Daughter Ava

Chichester, UK

March 2021

“Hello. Please find attached photos of my daughter Ava’s ears. She was transverse in the womb and so was not sitting properly in the normal position. This caused her right ear to fold over.

Before EarBuddies - 4 Weeks Old

EarBuddies Fitted

EarBuddies Fitted

After 4 Weeks

She also had an indented helix on her left ear. She started wearing EarBuddies at four weeks. She wore them for four weeks and these are the results.

Before EarBuddies - Newborn

Before EarBuddies - 4 Weeks Old

EarBuddies Fitted

After 4 Weeks

We are really pleased with the results and I think it will make a real difference to her in the long run.”

Simone S

Florida, USA

March 2021

“Hello! We purchased EarBuddies in October for our daughter. We were desperate to find something to try to help her progressively worse drooping ears. We were very frustrated because she was already 4 months old, her drooping ears were getting worse (one was almost folding over at the top) and even her Pediatrician didn’t seem to care. So glad we found you!! We knew starting earlier would of been ideal, but we decided to give it a try even though she was already 4 months old.

As per EarBuddies instructions we knew she had to keep them on for 4 months. We were very diligent about cleaning her ears properly, airing them out, applying barrier cream and literally every step of your instructions. The tapes never even bothered her! We finished up her 4 months a few days ago and are so happy with the results and we know she will be grateful one day !! Thank you so much !!! Your product is the only one out there like it! I do wish more doctors would recommend it early on. ❤️❤️❤️ it is life changing."

Mrs S. & her Daughter Baby H

UK

February 2021

“When Baby H was almost a month old I noticed that her left ear didn’t have a full fold, making it look like bat ears, while her right ear was normal. It kept bothering me for a while though I didn’t mention it to my doctor, but everyone assured me it would become normal in time. When she was 6 months old, one night when I was looking thru my little baby’s pictures I noticed her ears were just getting more protruding and very noticeable, as they folded inward every time she lay on her side. Out of curiosity I typed ear correction on google and EarBuddies was the first website that popped up.

I was so overwhelmed with happiness reading all the reviews on the website that I woke up my husband in the middle of the night and showed him EarBuddies reviews. The next morning I called up my pediatrician and he immediately suggested EarBuddies as well, and assured me it would be successful even though she was 6 months old now. We ordered the EarBuddies kit straight away (along with a cute cap and bandana!) and we received it in 3 days. The instructions were very clear and simple and we fitted it when she just turned 6 months old (Aug 2020).

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After 4 Months

Little H wasn’t bothered by the tape at all. We changed it every 2 weeks and could see progress in 2 months. But we kept it on for 4-5 months just to reassure it wouldn’t go back to previous shape. I was astonished to see that the fold was created where there wasn’t any before! Now my little girl will be celebrating her first birthday this month (Feb 2021) without any ear tapes on and we are so overjoyed that her ears will not be a problem for her self-esteem forever. Forever grateful to EarBuddies and hope that more people are aware of this revolutionary product.”

Kelly S

UK

February 2021

“Oh my gosh I am so shocked at my sons results!! This is only after 1.5 weeks of using EarBuddies and wow!! His ear was born flopped over from how he was laid when I was pregnant so we only had to splint the one ear and even so early on in his splinting journey he now has symmetrical ears we are so so happy!! "

Alyssa & her Son Marco

Toronto, Canada

January 2021

“Shortly after my son’s birth in September, we noticed that one of his ears was slightly folded over, resulting in a pointy appearance. We figured it was just a normal result of the birthing process, and that his ear would “round out” as he grew older. However, by the time he turned 6 weeks old his ear still had showed no signs of improvement, so we decided to take matters into our own hands and research if there were any solutions to help us. That’s when we came across EarBuddies (and we’re so glad we did!).

After reading more about their product and correctly identifying my son’s ear condition on their website (folded-over helical rim) we decided to begin his splinting treatment. We began when he was 6 weeks old and we were able to complete his treatment a few days after he turned 12 weeks. And what a successful transformation!

Before EarBuddies - 6 Weeks Old

After EarBuddies - 12 Weeks Old

We’re so happy with the results and that we happened to find this product to help our little one! It was easy to use and didn’t ever bother my son to wear it. We would certainly recommend this to anyone looking to help achieve a more natural shape to their children’s ears! Thank you EarBuddies!”

Alyssa made this compilation of her progress

Amanda D

Indiana, USA

January 2021

I wanted to share this because I wish I had known about this sooner! EarBuddies is amazing! We treated Abbey’s ears for only two weeks with this ear molding system and amazing results so far! Super easy to do at home and dramatic results. We will continue to treat for a while longer but very happy so far! "

Amanda also provided the following update photos:

Before

After

Emily & her Daughter Olivia

Hampshire, UK

December 2020

“I was bullied my entire school life about my stick-out ears. As a result, I never wore my hair up, never wore headbands and always tried to hide my ears as much as possible. I finally decided to have corrective surgery in my 20’s which did absolute wonders for my confidence and my self-esteem but was a painful and costly process.
When my daughter Olivia was born in late October 2020 I saw that she too had inherited my ears and though she was gorgeous, my heart instantly sank for her. She may never endure the same cruelness I did but if there was even a chance of it, I would never forgive myself for not choosing a quick, painless and non-invasive option sooner.

Before EarBuddies

After 3 Weeks

After chatting it over with my partner it was therefore a no brainer for us to use EarBuddies as quickly as possible. We started her at just over 2 weeks old and after 3 weeks her ears had improved so dramatically! I was so amazed and incredibly grateful for finding and using EarBuddies.”

Final Update: 20 Months Later

“We are delighted that our daughter’s ears are perfect and she is now nearly 2. With kindest thanks,”

Masako & her Daughter Emma

Auckland, New Zealand

December 2020

“Emma was born with a rim kink in her left upper ear lobe. At first, I thought it was because she had her left hand against her face when she was born and it was pressing her ear. I thought it would pop out in a few days, but when I didn't see any changes after a few days, I started to get a bit worried that she will grow up with a permanent ear deformity. I started googling about ear deformities in newborns and came across EarBuddies. I was hesitant at first and part of me was still hoping that her ear would naturally be fixed, but when she was 2 weeks old and seeing no changes in her ear, I decided to order the kit and give it a try.

Her first fitting was at 3 weeks old. She was asleep in my arms as I fitted the splints and she remained surprisingly asleep the whole time. The tape started to come off after a week, so I took off everything and refitted her. I was very pleased then to see the improvement of her kink after just one week.

Before EarBuddies - 3 weeks old

Narrow Tapes Fitted

Wide Tapes Fitted

After 1 Week

After 5.5 Weeks

After 9.5 Weeks

The tapes only lasted 7-9 days so I refitted her each time. I was hoping to be done with the fitting after 4 weeks, but at that point she still had a slight kink so I decided to refit her for another week. Getting the splint to the right shape to fix her kink was tricky since I couldn't quite get the splint to push out the kink in the corners of her ear. After another 10 days, I only saw a slight improvement so I was going to end the fitting. But after 2 and a half weeks without splints, I kept thinking about if I could give it another try to make any improvements. Since I had some tape left, I decided to use it up so I don't have any regrets. The tape stayed on for another 10 days, at which point it didn't really make much improvement but I was glad I gave it a last try. Her ear is not perfectly smooth compared to her other ear but much better. I'm very happy that I decided to try EarBuddies early and not wait any longer.”

Doris & her Son Jacob

New Jersey, USA

November 2020

“I want to introduce you to my little baby Jacob. He was born in April 2020 and today he is 5 months old. I began to notice his little ear very different from the others, his right ear was dramatically open and the other ear had its cartilage very pronounced. At first it was hard to accept it but with the pass of days/months I began to find out through the internet what were the options for this type of aesthetic problems and that it entailed a surgery at approximately 5 years of age (which is what I didn’t expect at first, didn’t accept in any circumstances 😢). I decided to at look options and I found EarBuddies.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After 6 Weeks

I am totally excited about this small change since my baby started his treatment when he was 3.5 months old. Today we continue with his treatment day by day fighting to correct that small detail and I want to tell you that we have less than half of the processes and I am happy with the results. I am happy to know that with the help of EarBuddies I may be discarding the idea of ​​a surgery in the future, thanks to EarBuddies. I will make a future post when the process is over 💙🥰 thank you.”

Final Update: 2 Years Later

“Again I am so happy to have had the opportunity to use EarBuddies with my son and to know that it helped him a lot in the formation of his ear, after he started at 3.5 months. Today he is 2 years and 6 months old and I am very happy because the procedure is over and I feel the satisfaction of knowing that I will not have to think about surgeries in the future. Thank you EarBuddies.”

2 Years Later

Lillian & her Son Evan

Rep. of Ireland

November 2020

“Evan commenced treatment at 2 weeks old. He is currently 4 weeks old. We met the paediatrician regarding tongue tie release, which occurred on day 5 of life, and asked the paediatrician about ears, and he recommended this treatment “EarBuddies". Got online and ordered them asap. We are from Ireland and they took a very short time to arrive - approximately 4 days for delivery even with brexit. The results speak for themselves, we are delighted.”

Left Ear before EarBuddies

After 2 Weeks

Right Ear before EarBuddies

After 2 Weeks

Pilar, Lars & their Son Laureano

The Netherlands

October 2020

“Our son, Laureano, was born in March 2020 right at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. He was born with stick-out ears and one flop ear. Our midwife suggested EarBuddies after a disheartening conversation with our family doctor suggesting corrective surgery several years in the future. We did our research and ended up getting an EarBuddies professional fitting with Dr. Damen at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen. It is a 2 hour drive from our home, each way, but so totally worth it. We are so very pleased with the outcome after 3 months of treatment. Thank you so much, EarBuddies!”

Before EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies

After 3 months

Joanna & her Daughter Amelia

California, USA

October 2020

“Our sweet Amelia was born this past fall, and she was precious in every way. In fact, I was relieved to notice that her little ears were perfectly tucked back, and that she did not inherit her mommy's stick out ears. But at 3 months old, I began to notice her ears poking out. I hesitated in ordering the Ear Buddies because most family and friends said "they don't stick out too bad!" It wasn't until she was six months old that her ears were very noticeable sticking out, that we finally decided to make the Ear Buddy journey.

After 4 months of taping, we are finally done and can say, we are so grateful we did it! Her ears are so cute and holding their position perfectly. Many family and friends who see her ears now are so impressed with what a wonderful job Ear Buddies has done.

Before using EarBuddies

After 4 Months using EarBuddies

Before using EarBuddies

After 4 Months using EarBuddies

But it's not to say the journey was always easy... after this experience, here is the advice I would give:

Thank you Ear Buddies for a wonderful product!”

Molly, Tyler & their Son Killian

Boston MA, USA

September 2020

“We had an incredible transformation using EarBuddies and we would highly recommend. Here is our end of the process update:

Before EarBuddies - 1 month old

After 6 weeks

After 4 months

10 months old - 4 months after finishing EarBuddies

10 months old - 4 months after finishing EarBuddies

Killian is now 10 months old and we have no regrets with our decision to splint his ear at 1 month of age. We found the entire process with EarBuddies so straightforward and easy from the start. At birth we noticed Killian's right ear looked different from the left. As the days went on we couldn’t help but think of the ‘what if’s’ and wonder if he would be bullied for his ear deformity. After discussing with our pediatrician and Boston Children’s Hospital, we decided this treatment would be best.

We splinted Killian's ear for about 4 months and once removed we didn’t notice any regression! It is truly amazing to look back on the results. We would highly recommend this process as it was so seamless and gave our baby life long results!
Thank you for all of your help & support!”

David & his Daughter

Canada

September 2020

“I just wanted to thank you for this product. My daughter was born with one malformed ear. We didn’t know what to do and likely were going to consider surgery when she got older until we found out about ear buddies. Although we were both skeptical at first we decided to try the product. After using the product for a year and a bit we are still shocked as to how well it helped to correct the problem. Her ear was successful reshaped and is perfect and it looks symmetrical to her other ear. We are really thankful for the product and wanted to share this experience. It really was a life saver and provided awesome results!”

Lisa, Ben & their Son Remy

Staffordshire, UK

August 2020

“When Remy was born his ears were folded up at the bottom. The doctors told me they would ‘right’ themselves but as time went on and Remy was sleeping they were folding over and were getting worse. He has little ears but they were just growing like little cups! I researched what I could do for them and stumbled across EarBuddies. I wish I had found them earlier but was just so pleased I had an option to try before he got too big.

We started Remy’s ear journey at 6 months and 1 day old. We’ve had a rough ride with the tapes as they have made his ears sore on many occasions but we soldiered on and just extended his time that he had them on. We changed the tapes weekly and Remy got used to them being on and sometimes even let me apply fresh ones when he was awake. The best part has been doing them during lockdown as not many people have seen him with the tapes so I’ve been able to avoid any awkward questions. I am so pleased with the result. As you can see from the pictures, his ears are so much better.

Before EarBuddies - 6 months old

After EarBuddies - 5 months later

Before EarBuddies - 6 months old

After EarBuddies - 5 months later

I am so happy I found EarBuddies. It’s such a shame not many people know about them, no one I’ve spoken to knows about them and they are just fantastic. Thank you from a very happy mummy and daddy. I can’t wait to show Remy when he’s older and I’m sure he will thank us for putting him through 5 months of tapes when he sees the before photos!”

Update: “Here's an extra one taken of him last week to show how good they still are now he’s 17 months old.”

Remy 6 months after finishing EarBuddies

Joni & her Son Fletcher

Montrose, Scotland

August 2020

“I bought EarBuddies when my little boy was 3 weeks old as he had quite a curved ear that stuck out compared to the other one. I looked at the reviews and was hopeful they would work for him. I wanted to try to fix it without going down the surgery route when he was a lot older and would cause him pain.

I fitted it in his ear with the help of my husband which was fiddly but relatively easy after cleaning his ears and shaving his sides; which I was really worried about doing as no one wants to shave their babies hair but I'm glad I sacrificed a few weeks of him having a funny hair cut rather than him possibly getting bullied and needing surgery later on in life.

Before EarBuddies - 3 weeks old

EarBuddies fitted - 4 weeks old

After 4 weeks using EarBuddies

After 4 Weeks using EarBuddies

They were fitted for 3.5 weeks and there was a huge difference from before we fitted the splint to after. His ear now has definition to it and doesn't stick out as much and looks more symmetrical to the other ear. I am so glad we bought EarBuddies, thank you so much! ”

Brianna, Jake & their Son Bronny

Nebraska, USA

July 2020

“When our son Bronny was born, my husband Jake and I noticed his left ear was different. We noticed that he had extra cartilage in the inner part of the ear on the left side. We didn’t think much of it, we thought it would eventually correct itself. When Bronny was three months old, we started getting a little more serious about finding a solution when we noticed his ear was slightly getting worse, if anything. We called our pediatrician and he informed us that it was completely cosmetic and we did not have much to worry about because Bronny passed the hearing test with flying colors. He said that he would refer us to an ENT in town if we would like, otherwise, surgery in the future was the other option.

For my husband and I, we didn’t feel right just sitting on this and waiting for eventual surgery. My husband did countless hours of research and read numerous success stories on the EarBuddies. Even finding ears that looked very similar to Bronny’s. We sat down one night and weighed out all of our options and quickly came to the determination to give EarBuddies a shot. Between the low price point, countless success stories and alternative option to surgery, we figured that we had nothing to lose. If they helped the reconstruction even a little bit, we felt that would be a big success.

The EarBuddies came in a very reasonable amount of time. We started the splinting process almost instantly. We’re 3 weeks in and we couldn’t be happier. In fact, I have shared photos with my family and friends and they don’t believe it is the same ear. Absolutely incredible and it has left Jake and I speechless. We typically have kept the splints in for 7-10 days before switching the tape and re-adjusting the EarBuddy. Each time we’ve switched out the tape, we cannot believe what we see. Only three weeks in, we cannot wait to see the final product. Updates to come soon.”

Bronny with EarBuddies Fitted

Final Update: 10 Months Later

“Bronny completed splinting for 2 full months when he was 4 & 5 months old. Once completed, his ear looked completely different – in the best way possible. After we stopped splinting, we watched his ear shape closely to see if there were any signs of his ear going back to its original state...It did not! We are thrilled to announce that Bronny is now 14-months old and his ear is still as perfect, if not better, than the day we stopped splinting.

Before EarBuddies

After 3 Weeks

Final Update - Aged 14 months

A HUGE thank you to the doctor who invented the EarBuddies. A HUGE thank you for getting them shipped to the United States from the UK so quickly. A HUGE thank you to all the people who submitted photos and their success stories. And, finally, the BIGGEST thank you to my husband who did all the research to find this life-changing option. 5/5 stars and I will be recommending anyone with ear deformities to EarBuddies. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Bronny 10 months after using EarBuddies

Nicole & her daughter Molly

Michigan, USA

July 2020

"I just wanted to thank you for your life changing product! We went to see a Cranial Facial Specialist who told us that since she was older than two weeks old then there was nothing we could do for her. We told him we were trying EarBuddies and he said to follow up with him afterwards to see if it worked and if so he'd start recommending it in his practice. Well, I'd say it worked wonders!"

Follow Up - 2 Years Later:

“Hi! I wanted to provide a 2 1/2 year check-in to let you know that Molly's ear is doing fantastic! One thing I was interested in when looking into your product is whether the ear would eventually start to move back after a few years. We're very happy to learn that's not the case! Thank you again!”

Before EarBuddies

After EarBuddies

Update: 2.5 years later

Carla & her Son Jude

Kent, UK

July 2020

“Thank you so so much for creating this home device that was so easy to use. Jude had no issues with us shaving his hair, applying the tape or removing it. I changed it once a week. Never grabbed his ears or anything.

Our son, as perfect as he was, was already getting comments from family members about his ears. His ears were getting progressively worse and I knew I needed to do something. My teenage daughter is conscious of her ears and said it was the right thing to do as I didn’t want him to feel like she does. So we went ahead.

Before EarBuddies - 5 months old

After 10 weeks of EarBuddies

8 months after finishing EarBuddies

Pics are before treatment of Jude at 5 months and after 10 weeks when the tape & splints stayed off for good. The other picture is a further 8 months on and still no movement in his ears. Thank you!”

Liza, Oli & their Daughter Yvette

Lincolnshire, UK

June 2020

“When Yvette arrived into the world I wasn’t surprised to see her right ear was quite squashed as my midwife had been reporting that baby was engaged from 35 weeks and ‘very low’ for a few weeks before that. No one at the hospital including the paediatrician mentioned about her ear and having had a friend who’s baby had a slightly folded ear that straightened soon after birth, I wasn’t initially worried.

One week later the ear was still the same shape so I consulted a friend who is a GP for advice - we are fortunate enough to have private medical insurance which automatically applied to Yvette at birth so I was actually asking the best route for a quick referral. My friend said she had never seen it before but was a member of a forum for other doctor mums and interestingly in the last few weeks someone had posted with a similar scenario and was offered advice ranging from 'leave it, it’s cute', to 'have you tried EarBuddies?'

I immediately looked up EarBuddies and was quickly able to see that Yvette had quite a pronounced Stahl’s Bar. I read through the reviews and instructions, and quickly realised time was of the essence. After a quick chat, my husband and I decided to order there and then rather than worry about waiting for referrals or getting a GP appointment. While we didn’t mind at all what her ear looked like, we thought about 13 year old Yvette who might be bullied for having a Pixie/Spock ear and felt that if we had the opportunity to fix it now we should. We did also do some research into corrective surgery later in life (if we did decide to leave it just to see if it bothered her or she got bullied) and found that for Stahl’s Bar it’s not terribly successful, so this was another factor we considered.

The kit arrived the next day when Yvette was 8 days old and we had already bathed her in preparation. Fitment was really easy following the guide. I breastfed her while my husband applied the splint and tape. We decided that as I was breastfeeding she would probably need the splint on for around 2.5 weeks.

We tried to manage our expectations as Yvette’s ear did look worse than many of the other examples on the website. After a week and a half the tape was looking pretty dog-eared and tatty so we decided to remove it and reapply. We were stunned with the results! The ‘Bar’ was entirely gone and her ear looked normal. We really couldn’t believe how successful it had been in such a short space of time. After taking progress photos we reapplied the splint, this time putting more focus on rounding the shape of the ear. Again I breastfed while my husband applied the splint. She was more alert this time but quite happy having it done. A week later, Yvette not even 4 weeks old, we have taken off the splint and are so pleased with the result.

Before EarBuddies

Hair around ear shaved

Narrow Tapes fitted

Wide Tapes fitted

After 1.5 Weeks

Final Result - After 2.5 Weeks

The ear is now more curved than after 1.5 weeks and looks perfect. We are so glad we just sorted this ourselves rather than wait and go down the referral route*. An inexpensive solution has offered a surgery-free alternative for our daughter which may save her years of bullying and torment in the future. We would definitely recommend this to others.

*Both our community midwife and health visitor said, coincidentally, someone else in the area's baby had just been born with the same affliction a couple of weeks before Yvette. For them it ran in the family so they were aware and raised it with the paediatrician at birth, and have since been given a referral. At 4 weeks old the health visitor said they had still been waiting for that referral to come.”

Update: “We are so thrilled with the result. Yvette is now 9m old and you would have never known. I’ve recommended EarBuddies to several friends since!”

Charisse & her Son Björn

Texas, USA

June 2020

"Hello! My name is Charisse and my son's name is Björn! We are from Texas in USA. A few days after he was born I noticed his left ear looked very different from the right and I wondered if there was anything I could do for him aside from surgery. I stumbled upon EarBuddies through a web search and was so happy this product existed! I read all of the reviews I could find and decided to give it a try. It worked great and I am so glad I went through with the purchase.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies fitted

After EarBuddies

While it was in place a lot of doctors questioned what it was/stated they had never seen anything like that. After explaining they thought it was such a neat product and they were astounded at my proactiveness as a parent and I have this company to thank for the great results!"

@earbuddies_journey

UK

June 2020

"Colour photos show the results 24hrs after the tapes were removed. As we started at 3 months then should wear for same length of time. Just a few weeks longer to go...hopefully 🤞❤️ Beyond pleased with the results...the EarBuddies have completely remolded the shape of her ears👂"

Ana, Milan & their Daughter Andrea

Serbia

May 2020

"My baby's name is Andrea and when she was born, she had perfect little, beautiful shaped ears. But I was afraid that she will have stick out ears in future as I have and her older sister has, because she inherited same ears as me. And as time past, this happened. She was very active baby from the beginning, especially throughout the night, and every morning when I looked her ears - they were folded! Every single night! So, until 4-5 months old, her ears were visibly stick out. I was really devastated.

Because I know that aesthetic operation is very expensive in Serbia and our wages are very low, I started to search the internet to find if some other solution exists. And I found your website and EarBuddies! We decided to give a try, and started to splint when Andrea was 6,5 months. We splinted about 16 weeks and results are here.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies

Just to mention that in some moments was very hard to put splint, especially when Andrea had already 8-9 months old, because she was already aware that she has something on the ears and few times she tried to pull down tapes. But we were persistent. And, we were very satisfied on the end.

Now, I can sleep calm and not wake up through the night to unfold the ears, because when Andrea sleep, ears are not folded any more. As parents, my husband and I are very proud because I know that when Andrea will be older she will be very happy to have beautiful perfect ears! Thanks to EarBuddies!"

Mrs. E & her Daughter

North Carolina, USA

May 2020

"Hello from the USA! I hope this message finds you well. I have truly loved your product and I honestly cannot sing enough praises of this product. I have been using them with my daughter for the last 3.5 months after a few rounds of using E** W*** that were placed by a plastic surgeon. The difference these have continued to make in my daughter’s ears is amazing! I have shared these with my pediatrician and the plastic surgeon. The process is so easy and pain free for my daughter."

Anne & her Daughter

New Jersey, USA

April 2020

"When my daughter was born my husband and I immediately noticed that one ear was misshapen. At first we didn’t think much of it, but after researching, we discovered that she had a Stahl's ear and if we acted fast it could be easily corrected. We debated correcting the ear or not and ultimately decided to do it as if when our daughter was older, and she wanted it corrected, it would require expensive surgery. The children’s hospital we called would charge thousands of dollars to correct one ear. With EarBuddies we corrected our baby’s ear in just two weeks for about $85.

Before EarBuddies

After 2 weeks

Everything we read said the earlier the better for correcting the ear so I was happy the shipping to the US was fast which let us get the EarBuddies on when she was just 11 days old. My husband and I are so happy with our decision to use EarBuddies and wish more doctors were aware of how easy it can be to correct some ear deformities. None of our doctors knew anything about ear shaping and we were lucky to have discovered EarBuddies when we did."

Toni & her Son Logan

UK

April 2020

"Logan was born with a misshapen ear, called a Stahl's Bar. At 2 days old we splinted it with an EarBuddie. 2 weeks later we removed the EarBuddie and his ear had reshaped nicely. The last photo is his ear at 6 weeks old."

Ashley & her Daughter Kira

Colorado, USA

April 2020

"My name is Ashley and my daughter Kira was born in June 2018. I noticed her ears stuck out a little when she was born but was not initially too worried about it thinking she would “grow into them.” As she got older they seemed to stick out a little more and there was no shape to her ears. When family noticed too I started looking online and saw that surgery was an option at age 5 which actually scared me a bit.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies fitted

After 16 Weeks

I came across the EarBuddies and by then she was already about 8 months old. I wish I had known about them sooner because I think we would have seen even better results. She wore them for 16 weeks and I started noticing improvement within the first few weeks. Her ears have more shape and do not stick out as much. We are so happy we did this for our little girl! Thank you EarBuddies!"

Gabriela & her Son Sebastián

Oaxaca, Mexico

March 2020

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"Sebastián was born with Cryptotia. We started to put the EarBuddies on at the 10th day of life and we took them off at 2 months and 1 week old with such good results.

Right Ear Before EarBuddies (10 days old)

Right Ear during the treatment process

Right Ear After EarBuddies (9 weeks old)

Left Ear Before EarBuddies (10 days old)

Left Ear After EarBuddies (9 weeks old)

Left Ear 8 Months After finishing EarBuddies

James & his Son

UK

March 2020

"Our son, O, was born with stick out ears. It wasn't extreme, and we weren't sure whether to do anything about it, but when a family member shouted "Look at those!" when seeing him the first time over Skype, we decided that most other people must have been too shy to say anything.

We found EarBuddies online, and since O was still only three weeks old, we decided to try them while the wearing period was still short. We didn't even bother using the hat, and we were surprised at how little we were asked about his ears while splinted – with friends, doctors and anyone else, we usually brought it up ourselves if at all.

Splinting was fiddly but not too hard, and we found it best to do while breastfeeding. For us, each fix lasted about 10 days, and re-fixing the EarBuddies was pretty easy having done it before already. We did have to get extra tape to see out the full term, as breastfeeding meant it would take an extra 25%.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies fitted

After EarBuddies

We're happy with the results and we'll never look at his ears the same way again!"

Nicole & her Daughter

Michigan, USA

March 2020

"I just wanted to thank you for your life changing product! We went to see a Cranial Facial Specialist who told us that since she was older than two weeks old then there was nothing we could do for her. We told him we were trying EarBuddies and he said to follow up with him afterwards to see if it worked and if so he'd start recommending it in his practice. Well, I'd say it worked wonders!"

Kylee & her Son

Ohio, United States

February 2020

"Our son was born with a slight deformity in his ears. We were referred to a plastic surgeon who told us it was Stahl's ear. He recommended a device that would cost $3000 to correct his ears. We kept going back and forward about whether or not to do it, because his ears were starting to look a little better over time. We ended up deciding not to, but I did some research online and found EarBuddies. I was impressed with the reviews and the price point so I decided to give it a try. Our son's ears were fixed in just 4 weeks! Very happy with the results."

Before EarBuddies (5 weeks old)

After 4 Weeks

Before EarBuddies (5 weeks old)

After 4 Weeks

@ourearbuddiesjourney

UK

February 2020

"We used EarBuddies for 3 weeks in January and the results certainly don’t disappoint 😍👂🏼"

"This before and after is just WOW"

Follow Up - 7 Months Later:

"Jenson is now 7 months post EarBuddies and every single day I am so thankful that we was able to correct his ears without the pain that comes with surgery. I really wish they got so much more recognition from professionals such as midwives and health visitors."

Kristina & her son Aron

Germany

January 2020

"Shortly after our son was born, we noticed that the rim of the left ear was folded and the lobe of the same ear was crinkled a bit too. Immediately we expressed this concern to our paediatrician and midwife but they said that is not a big deal and that it would go away on its own. We visited two other doctors, one of them was an ENT doctor. Before setting the appointments we had already read about EarBuddies but we were nervous about fitting them ourselves. Since ear splinting appears in research as a non-surgical correction alternative, we were really hoping that the ENT doctor would be familiar with it and that he would do the fitting instead. But it did not turn out as we hoped.

Before EarBuddies - 10 weeks old

After 3 months using EarBuddies

The doctor said that we would have to wait until our son was older to do the correction and it would be a surgery. We were so dissapointed that so much precious time was wasted and immediately ordered EarBuddies and fitted them ourselves. Our son was 10 weeks old when we fitted them. After two weeks of splintage we noticed a significant difference already. We could not believe it. We splinted for 3 months which is longer than it is recommended because we feared a regression of results. Yesterday we took the splint off, his ear looks amazing and we are so happy with the results. Thank you EarBuddies for such a useful invention!"

Jamie & his son Zachary

London, UK

January 2020

"Even before the birth of my child, I was well aware of Mr David Gault and I knew about his development of EarBuddies. When little Zachary arrived, his ears seemed absolutely perfect, along with the rest of him. However, as the weeks passed, the tops of both ears started to protrude. I gently mentioned this to my wife, who, a little reluctantly, agreed with me. In a subsequent conversation with her, I mentioned EarBuddies, explained how they worked and described what we would have to do in order to correct our baby’s ears. Thankfully she, knowing my personal views on the matter, agreed to go ahead with the procedure.

At this point, we were due to go on a 2 ½ week holiday to my wife’s family in Eastern Europe. We decided to start with EarBuddies on our return to the UK, when Zachary would be 3.5 months old. In our experience, no one – strangers, friends, acquaintances or family – were openly critical of our use of EarBuddies. Some people were curious. Some were indifferent. Some supportive. I was so grateful of my wife’s support, as she was the one spending most of the time with Zachary. They went to places like the supermarket or his play group, where people were most likely to ask questions about the bandages (which are discrete and can easily be covered with a baby beanie).

Before EarBuddies - 3.5 months

4 months old with EarBuddies fitted

In terms of fitting EarBuddies, the key for us was preparation and establishing routine. Early on a Sunday morning, we would gently remove the adhesive bandages. Shortly afterwards, he would get a bath, including a shampoo hair wash (which is not possible when the bandages are on). After a minimum of 90 minutes to dry (and some milk for Zachary), I would then apply the splints and bandages, while my wife held Zachary, who would enjoy cartoons on a TV. This process took up the best part of the morning every two weeks, and, in total, we performed seven applications of EarBuddies. I wish we had started the splinting while Zachary was a bit younger, perhaps before we went on holiday, as this would have reduced the number of applications. I am nevertheless so very happy with the results.

Before EarBuddies - 3.5 months

After EarBuddies - 6.5 months

After EarBuddies - 6.5 months

Living with abnormal/deformed ears causes significant life-changing psychological problems. I know this from first-hand experience of having protruding ears. It causes bullying in children and low self-confidence as an adult. An operation at 7 years old to pin them back failed. As did remedial operations at 13 years old and 23 years old. These procedures were financially costly, painful and, ultimately, disappointing. Close to giving up hope with respect to my ears, I came across Mr Gault during internet research. He skilfully reconstructed my ears in 2014 when I was 35 years old. I can’t recommend EarBuddies highly enough. I’m absolutely sure that they have made a significantly positive difference to my son’s life."

Kate & her Daughter Elise

London, UK

December 2019

"We went to see David Gault in June when my Daughter was 5 months old. We were worried that we had left it too late to see any results but David assured us that if we wanted it and were willing to put in the effort it would work!

Before EarBuddies - 5 months old

After 16 Weeks using EarBuddies

We were amazed by how quickly the ear changed shape even after a few weeks. We continued to splint for 16 weeks and the results are just amazing. We are so happy! They didn’t bother her at all, she had a few inflamed ears over the 16 weeks but nothing a day without the tapes didn’t fix! So happy we did this and the results speak for themselves!"

Before EarBuddies

After 16 Weeks

Before EarBuddies

After 16 Weeks

Follow Up - 4 Months Later:

"I just want to say, after I finished taping Elise’s ears there was a part of me that thought this will never stay and might drift back. We haven’t had the splints on now for 4 months and her ears are still perfect! I honestly can’t believe that EarBuddies isn’t better known, it’s such a simple way to fix the issue! I’ve attached a photo of her today to show how great her ears still look 😊"

Emma & her Daughter Polly

London, UK

November 2019

"Naturally when your baby is born you think they are perfect and when Polly was born obviously I thought she was the most perfect baby, but I knew from day one that she had, unfortunately, inherited my ears. I think I could even tell in her 4D scan. I had my ears pinned back at 22 and then needed revision surgery which was painful. I hated wearing my hair up and still don’t because I think it’s just instilled in me. I didn’t want this for Polly and I googled to see if there was anything I could do to help.

I came across EarBuddies and ordered a kit. Polly was lucky enough to be born with the most beautiful head of dark hair and the thought of shaving it made me want to cry. I decided to book a consultation and fitting with Mr Gault. I did this and then let my partner know. I thought he would be so against it but having known me most of my life, he knew my hang-ups about my ears, and when I explained what needed to be done he agreed.

Mr Gault was lovely and could see how nervous I was. I explained everything to him and he listened and then carefully fitted Polly's EarBuddies. She was asleep the whole time! She was 2 weeks old. This may seem extreme but I am pleased we have done it. We are happy with the changes it has made to Polly, despite the hair cut! We were worried people may think it cruel but she is our baby and it is ultimately our decision. If you are hesitant, please go for it, we are glad we did."

Marlena & her Son

Illinois, USA

November 2019

"My little one was born with a Conchal Crus deformity, in which there is an abnormal fold of cartilage dividing the mid portion of the concha. I honestly was at a loss of what to do initially and was worried about an increased incidence of ear infections and other issues as my little one got older with this deformity. I came across EarBuddies online, however, and decided that it was worth a try.

I purchased EarBuddies and within a week or so received the kit. It was pretty easy to use and my little one was not bothered by the placement. Within one week we saw major improvement already (as seen in the middle photo) and were so excited. Once our treatment time, as recommended, was over, we were amazed at the results. It was as if there was no deformity in the first place! The ear has also maintained the shape months later and looks perfect (as seen in the third photo)."

Before

After 1 Week

Months later

Brittany, Jeremiah & their Daughter

New York State, USA

October 2019

"I wanted to leave a review to help other parents who may come across this product so they can make a more informed decision since the reviews were an important part of me deciding to purchase the product. I was lucky enough to have a healthy baby girl born without complications. We took her home a few days after her birth and cared for her like normal. No issues. One day when my daughter was a few weeks old a family member dropped in for a visit to see our baby. That’s when she said to me, “did you know your baby has an extra fold in her ear?” I did not notice this up until that point but she definitely did. New mom hormones kicked in and I immediately told my doctor about it.

They said that some babies can have ear deformities due to the way they are positioned in the womb. Although my paediatrician admitted they had never seen a child with an ear like hers, they said it would go away and not to worry about it. That answer didn’t sit well with me especially being a mother and wanting the best for my daughter no matter how silly the issue may seem to someone else. I did some reading on the internet which was very limited. Her ear looked very similar to those with conchal crus deformities. Although there wasn’t much information out there, everything I read stated it’s a cosmetic issue. It doesn’t seem to just go away like the doctor suggested. Also, it stated it was easiest to treat within the 1st few days and weeks of life since the ear cartilage is so soft as newborns and hardens with age. Eventually, if you do not do anything about it and did want it corrected in life later, you could have elective cosmetic surgery that is usually expensive and not covered by insurance.

After reading all this basic information I was not satisfied with my doctor’s response. I asked to see a plastic surgeon to get their opinion on it. Well that was a dead end! They didn’t schedule me for months and I could not contact anyone in the office to get seen sooner. I was worried that the longer you wait the harder it is to treat. Although I thought my daughter was perfect as her mother, I didn’t want to think about my baby girl growing into a teenager, noticing her ear and being insecure about it. Why not do something about it now instead of later risking insecurities? Especially if the only option later is surgery which sounds so extreme to me.

That is when I scoured the internet further and found the answer to all my problems. EarBuddies!! I looked at the site for hours and read all the information I could and other people’s experiences. I thought why not try them? They really were super inexpensive considering how much other options were and considering surgery later in life. After all, if it didn’t work out I could just stop and chalk it up to a failed experiment that was worth a try. It also made me nervous to think about doing it myself but there were very detailed instructions and I’m a healthcare practitioner. I can probably handle it. I ordered it and it shipped to me in reasonable time. I followed the instructions and applied them by the time she was about one month old. I got nervous and definitely changed them more frequently than instructed. I was afraid of skin breakdown. I splinted her for about 5 weeks total. Her ear was a little red during this process but no problems. There was some experimentation and adjustments needed of the EarBuddies as I went through each change to get it to fit and work better. Some people gave me weird looks and told me, “it’s just an ear!” But after that 5 weeks, she has a normal ear with no complications! My family members were surprised by our result and I was a proud mom who felt she did the right thing for her baby girl.

Before EarBuddies - 1 month old

After 5 weeks using EarBuddies

Fast forward time, it has been a year and you can’t tell my baby ever had anything remotely wrong with her ear. I am so eternally grateful to EarBuddies for giving people a product that truly works in an affordable, easy to follow way that will forever impact children (including my own) for the rest of their lives. I now never have to worry one day my girl will hate her ear, get picked on for it, or try to hide her ear when she gets older. No expensive cosmetic surgery needed in her future. All thanks to EarBuddies and it being an easily accessible, affordable product available for those all over the world. The results are just amazing."

Amy & her Daughter Everly

Oklahoma, USA

October 2019

"When my Daughter was born at full term it looked as if her little ears had been folded up the entire time she was developing in utero. Her ears had mostly “unfolded” by the time we went to her one month checkup with the exception of her right helical rim. It had a kink in it that almost made it pointed, like an elf ear. We asked the pediatrician at her one month appointment if there was anything that can be done to put some curl into the rim of her ear and were told there’s a surgical option at around five years old. We even contacted an ENT specialist friend of ours who told us almost the same thing the pediatrician had, however he added that the ear is fairly pliable until about six months of age and to mold her ear as often as we can just by working it with our hands.

At that point we started researching, thinking it must be a fairly common thing and learned there are multiple ear deformities and hers was called Stahl's Bar or Stahl's Ear. So we started researching Stahl's Ear remedies. We found a couple of ear bracing options in the US - very costly, poorly designed, and poorly marketed products - so we kept looking until we found EarBuddies. Before you even buy you can see that EarBuddies is made to correct several different types of ear deformities and malformations, it looked easy to use and the directions are on the website, the product did not require a doctor or specialist to place the splints, and the purchase price was extremely reasonable.

We ordered a kit and placed the splint when our Daughter was about nine weeks old. We followed the directions and changed the tapes every two weeks, cleaning her ear and letting it breathe for about a day before replacing the splint and tapes. She wore the splint a total of eight weeks. You could definitely tell a difference in how her ear was holding the new, normal shape each time we changed the tapes.

Right Ear Before

During EarBuddies

After 8 weeks

I’m so thankful we found this product! It was non-invasive, easy to use, cost effective, and gave our Daughter perfect little ears in very little time. The hardest part was trimming the hair around her ears!

Helen & her Daughter Hannah

Hartlepool, UK

September 2019

"When Hannah was born in January 2019, we noticed straight away that one of her ears didn’t have much internal structure, was slightly lower than the other and stuck out quite a bit. We left it for a little while and then started to research possible alternatives to ear pinning, along with speaking to midwives and other health professionals who had said there was nothing that could be done as she was too young. We soon found EarBuddies online and were very impressed with the success stories so decided to give it a go.

EarBuddies Fitted

I was a bit dubious about the fitting at first but the instructions were very helpful, plus I decided to try with help from my Mum (and a sleeping baby - thank you Hannah). The first fitting was very tricky, more so because I was learning and I worried if I was doing it right, but I got there and when I saw a visible result after the first change of the tape I was very impressed. Hannah has been so good through out this process, plus my ability to apply the splints has improved! We started splinting just before she turned 4 months, 3 months down and the results are amazing, she has internal ear structure, the ears appear more aligned at the back and it no longer sticks out.

Before EarBuddies

After 3 Months

Before EarBuddies

After 3 Months

Thank you EarBuddies!! So very pleased with these results, this product has been a life changer for Hannah, its taken away something that could have potentially lead to self-esteem issues. Both my husband and I are no longer worried about her having to grow up with one ear being very different from the other. Any parents out there who are wondering if it is worth doing……it is!"

Rhea & her Daughter Maisie Rose

Canberra, Australia

September 2019

"First of all I just want to say thank you EarBuddies! Maisie was born with her lower lobes sticking out and it wasn’t actually me who noticed but the midwife in the hospital. Initially they just recommended for us to monitor her ears and that “she will grow out of them”. Luckily the midwife who did our home visit noticed Maisie’s ear and mentioned EarBuddies. Two months later Maisie’s ears were no better and her left one was getting worse so I purchased the EarBuddies straight away.

Initially I wasn’t sure if it was going to work but just in one week it made so much difference as the picture shows! Please see a picture of Maisie's latest (3 week) update. I still can’t believe the difference! Love it! Thank you so much again! Such an amazing product!"

Left Ear Before

After 1 Week

After 3 weeks

Right Ear Before

After 1 Week

After 3 weeks

Lola, Stelios & their Daughter Alejandra

Greece

August 2019

"We realised our Daughter Alejandra's ears were pointing out when she was about a month old. I never heard about EarBuddies before until I searched online several times looking for a solution to her ears. At this point she was already 9 weeks old. We decided to go ahead but we also decided to start the splinting when she was almost 4 months old because we were going to be traveling for about 6 weeks. We moved from the UK to Greece and this involved a few trips. Even if starting the splinting later was against the advice given, we still got very good results and we are very happy.

Before EarBuddies - 4 months old

EarBuddies fitted

After 12 weeks

After 16 weeks

We cannot say it was easy because Alejandra had a lot of eczema and very sensitive skin on her face and head and she went through teething as well. We also could not keep the EarBuddies on for more than 10 days in a row, because her skin was getting very irritated but still with all these difficulties we got very good results after 16 weeks and we think it was very worth it. Alejandra's ears are not perfect but they look normal which was our goal. Thank you EarBuddies, we will ALWAYS recommend you."

Jen Cavy

USA

August 2019

"'When Baby T was born, he was 5 weeks early and the cartilage was folded over on his ear. I did not want to spend the time postpartum to go see a specialist for something that may correct itself. I did find EarBuddies online. I ordered them for about $90 and used them as much as T would tolerate just placing them in the proper position and [...] they were magical. You would never know today based on his perfect little ears!'

Before EarBuddies

After EarBuddies

Emma, Peter & their Daughter Sophie

Northern Ireland

July 2019

"Our gorgeous daughter was born in December 2018. By a couple of months old we noticed that her ears had started to protrude and were continuing to grow outwards. What worried us most was that they would fold over on themselves when she was feeding, moving her head when lying down, or when we put her into the car seat. This caused the back of her ears to catch and rub on things as the cartilage was still quite soft.

As well as the fact that this was uncomfortable for her, we were worried about the possibility of them continuing to grow outwards and maybe be a point of self-consciousness for her when she was older, or a subject of ridicule. We were aware of the availability of ear pinning operations when she was older but we really didn’t like the thought of future painful surgery. We were advised to research EarBuddies by the GP and when we read other parents’ experiences we decided to give them a try.

Before EarBuddies - 4 months old

EarBuddies fitted

During EarBuddies Treatment

After 11 weeks using EarBuddies

They were very easy to put on and take off and never bothered our beautiful daughter once, even though she has always been a very alert, active baby and we didn’t get started until she was 4 months old. They were also easy to hide behind pretty hairbands which actually just served to invite more compliments! After only 11 weeks she is now 6 and half months and the EarBuddies have made a huge difference, especially as the cartilage has begun to harden in the correct position. Thanks EarBuddies, we’re so pleased and now definitely know we made the right decision! We really couldn’t be happier with the results!"

Maddie & her Son

Wisconsin, USA

July 2019

"I just wanted to send a message about how amazing your product is. Not sure if this is the best way to do it, but it’s worth a shot! I used EarBuddies on my son for three months, starting at four months of age for protruding ears. I am beyond thrilled with the result. He has had them off for a month now and his ears look absolutely amazing. Thank you for your product. I’m beyond grateful for it."

Amy & her Daughter Celina

Melbourne, Australia

June 2019

"When my daughter Celina was born her lobe was crinkled and her ears stuck out. After doing research, at 4 weeks old we purchased EarBuddies. Everyone who saw them on her ears thought it was great that we were fixing the problem now rather than waiting until she was older and needing expensive surgery.

Before EarBuddies - 6 weeks old

After 4 weeks using EarBuddies

We took them off last night and are so incredibly thrilled with the results!!! The entire process was so easy. They didn’t bother her at all and they were easy to take off when the tape needed to be changed. Thank you EarBuddies!"

Jacquelyn & her Son

North Carolina, USA

June 2019

"We noticed very early after he was born that his ears were not only a little misshapen [Folded-Over Helical Rim] but they also looked like two different ears. At his two week appointment with his Pediatrician, I asked her if there was anything that we could do to help correct his ear shape. She told us that we only had two options. One, we could leave them alone and see if their shape changes as he gets older. Two, we could wait until he was a few years old and if we still were concerned about their shape we could look into getting him corrective surgery. We just did not accept this as an answer.

We thought that surely there was something that we could do...long story short, I went on the internet and did a ton of research. I came across a message board where a mother had used EarBuddies to correct her sons ears. She shared the link for the website. I went on the website, saw that the earlier you splint them the better. After going back and forth for a few weeks...and more research, we decided to purchase EarBuddies when our son was 5 weeks old. They arrived very quickly! The day they arrived we immediately went to work putting them on. It took a little bit of time to get it right but not too bad, and our son was not bothered one bit by the fitting process! We left them on 24/7, changing the tape, and making sure his ears stayed clean every week. After 3 weeks of splinting the results were nothing short of amazing!

Right ear before EarBuddies

After 3 weeks

Left ear before EarBuddies

After 3 Weeks

His ears went from looking like two different ears, pointed and squished, to looking perfectly shaped and almost identical. We followed the directions on the EarBuddies website and left the splints on an additional two weeks to finish out our five weeks. The splints came off when he was 10 weeks old. (We splinted from 5 weeks old to 10 weeks old) and our son is now 14 weeks old with perfectly shaped ears! I am so glad that we decided to order these! Best decision ever.

When we went back to his Pediatrician for his 2 month follow up appointment, we decided to show his Pediatrician his results and let her know that we were splinting with EarBuddies. She was amazed at his results and honestly was a bit speechless...which we kind of enjoyed seeing as she told us at two weeks that there was really nothing we could do. So glad we didn't listen. Thank you again for making such an amazing product. We feel like our son can grow with confidence and not ever have to feel self conscious about his ears! Thank you, thank you, thank you! The Knight Family :)"

Kelly & her Daughter Blaire

Glasgow, Scotland

May 2019

"My daughter was born in January 2019 and immediately her ears would fold over when holding her, creating a point in the ear and also causing the natural crease in the ear to almost disappear [antihelix not properly formed]. We were advised not to worry that the ears were folding, however after a few weeks it became apparent that the ears were becoming more pointed and that this was going to become permanent if we didn’t do anything.

After speaking to my GP and hearing her experiences of failed, painful ear pinning operations on children I decided to do some research. I came across the EarBuddies website and after reading many parent testimonials and looking at before and after pictures, we decided to give them a try. We said that we would only continue as long as EarBuddies were not bothering her and they didn’t bother her at all. They were easy to apply while she was sleeping and she was not aware of them at all. The tapes didn’t irritate her skin and the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. They were also easily hidden by cute headbands.

Before EarBuddies - 8 weeks old

After 8 weeks using EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies - 8 weeks old

After 8 weeks using EarBuddies

We applied the EarBuddies at 8 weeks and within the first 2 weeks there was a clear difference. Now at 16 weeks we are so happy with the results. Her ear has a clear, neat shape and you would never know there had been a point to them 8 weeks ago. I would recommend EarBuddies to any parents looking for an easy, pain-free solution to misshapen ears."

Laura & her Son George

Nottingham, UK

May 2019

"My baby boy George was born with lop ears on both sides; the right worse than the left. It was sadly the first thing people commented on from day 1 and led to significant anxiety in both myself and my husband. I had no knowledge of how the deformity would progress so started doing some research online. The hospital paediatrics advice was simply to wait and see, but from what I'd read we had a 6 week window before the ear cartilage hardened and case reports of splinting the ear, rather than leaving alone, led to better aesthetic outcomes. We took the plunge and ordered EarBuddies. We fitted them when George was exactly a week old.

Right ear before EarBuddies

3 weeks into splintage

After 4 weeks

Left ear before EarBuddies

3 weeks into splintage

After 4 weeks

The instructions were easy to follow and George didn't appear bothered by them at all. We reviewed the results after 2 weeks and decided to splint for a further 2 weeks to ensure the best outcome. We are really pleased with the results. Both ears have significantly improved - both with the lop and the general shape of the ear. I would definitely use again and recommend to other parents. Many thanks."

Jessica, Blaine & their Son Connor

Ohio, USA

April 2019

"Our son's name is Connor Spears and we are from Dayton, OH. Our son's ear was completely folded (like a taco) when he was born which caused the ear to not develop normally by the fold in his ear being shaped upward. We were told it would straighten itself out by the time we left the hospital. As you can see it did not do that.

After seeing an ENT specialist we were told nothing could be done to fix the ‘problem' except surgery at around 5 years old. We asked the Doctor about this process [EarBuddies] and he said there is no way it would work. The first picture is days after he was born. The second picture is from March 1st. The third picture is from today, March 11. We started using EarBuddies on March 3. Thank you!

Newborn Baby Connor

Before EarBuddies - 01/03/19

After EarBuddies - 11/03/19

Same photo zoomed out

Stephanie W

UK

April 2019

"I was told by the paediatrician to wait 3 months from birth before taking him to see anyone. She said his ears may have been squashed in the womb and it may sort itself out! Completely the wrong advice, luckily my friend is a gp and she diagnosed stahl's ears. I splinted them for 4 weeks and they are much improved."

Lyn C

UK

April 2019

"It is amazing product for such a small price . My granddaughter did some research and came across ear buddies and Carter's ears were folded - my what a transformation in such a short time ..."

Katherine & her Daughter Penelope

Hertfordshire, UK

March 2019

"Hi. I wanted to put forward our story for ear of the month as we are over the moon with the results and wanted to share our success. When our daughter was born in January 2019, we noticed straight away that one of her ears was folded and a different shape from the other ear. Despite assurances the ear would correct itself from midwives it remained a different shape and very pointy and sticking out. My partner had suffered with bullying and a painful surgery due to problems with his ears being prominent which I did not want my daughter to experience.

Before EarBuddies

After some research I came across EarBuddies and booked at appointment to see Mr Gault at his clinic on Great Portland Street when Penelope was 2 and a half weeks old. Immediately Mr Gault could see there was an issue that would not correct itself.

He fitted the EarBuddies and immediately managed to shape the ear to a normal shape. We felt very reassured by Mr Gault who said we would have a full cure to her problem within a few weeks. Straight away we could see a difference in the ear shape as soon as the ear buddy was fitted. She was not phased or bothered at all by the ear buddy being fitted or when worn. We found the ear buddy easy to fit at home. She now has a normal ear and we couldn’t be happier for her. Although she was perfect to us and we wouldn’t change her, I couldn't deprive her of an opportunity for her ear to be corrected so easily and quickly without the need for surgery or pain.

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies

This is such a great product and I really strongly believe it should be more widely publicised by midwives and doctors if a deformity is spotted at birth. I would really like to extend my thanks to Mr Gault for such great results. I think there should be so much more awareness of this product as it is such a low cost, pain free way to easily and quickly solve issues with babies ears."

Laura F

USA

February 2019

"We did to our son when he turned 6 months, his ear cartilage had not hardened in utero so when he was born his ears were perfect but we started to notice they were unraveling and starting to droop. Wish I knew about them sooner cause would have worked even better if had on longer and if started earlier but he was aware of them after not quite three months so had to stop. Worked amazingly though for the small time we had them on him and made a huge difference!!! Highly recommend EarBuddies!! So much better and cheaper and SAFER than plastic surgery!!"

Brandi, Kirk & their son Griffin

California, USA

February 2019

"Our son was born on December 20, 2018. I noticed that his ears looked different to mine and his Father's. I began to do some research online and discovered that he had Stahl’s Ear affecting both of his ears. I first took my son to the Pediatrician who then said that the condition would fix itself with time, or if I was overly concerned, he would refer our son to a plastic surgeon.

I began to do further research on Stahl’s Ear and came across EarBuddies online. We ordered EarBuddies and began the splinting process when Griffin was about 2 weeks old. We continued with the splinting for three weeks. We couldn’t be happier with the results. I would definitely recommend EarBuddies and I wish that medical providers here in the U.S. would recommend splinting instead of surgery."

Before EarBuddies

EarBuddies Fitted

After EarBuddies - 3 weeks later

Dev & her Son

New York, USA

February 2019

"Hi. My name is Dev, I’m from New York. Here is our story: Right after my son’s birth we noticed his left ear was protruding and misshapen. I figured it’s probably because of his position in the womb and it will correct on its own. But after 2 weeks passed and we didn’t see any improvement, we became a little conscious about it and started searching online. We came across EarBuddies and decided to try it based on the good reviews.

Before (Top) & After (Bottom)

Before EarBuddies

After 4 Weeks

We purchased the basic kit and it was shipped and delivered promptly. We splinted his ear at 3.5 weeks, after two weeks we removed and resplinted. Two weeks later we removed it again. The results were amazing!! I’m soo glad we did it and saved my son embarrassment in the future."

Sherry G

USA

February 2019

"Started EarBuddies a week ago now but fingers crossed it will still fix, as we waited and saw the plastic surgeon. We were quoted $2,200 [for another product] for both ears plus having to drive 3 hours each week during treatment. I can't wait for our after! Much more wallet friendly for sure!"

Elena, James & their Son Alessandro

Kent, UK

January 2019

"Our little boy Alessandro was born in March 2018 and, after about three months, we noticed that his ears had started to drift further and further out. By the time he was 5 months, they were noticeably protruding and we found that they would fold over on themselves when we were holding him in a cradle position, putting a hat on him or putting him into his car seat.

Although our son is the most beautiful thing in the world to us, we were both conscious of the possibility of him being teased for having 'stick out ears'. I had a prominent squint as a child and know first hand how an aesthetic problem can impact on self-esteem and lead to bullying. So we were intrigued when my sister (a GP) told us that she had read about a way of bringing Alessandro's ears back in without the need for surgery.

After doing our research and going through lots of parent testimonials on the EarBuddies website we decided to the plunge and we are so glad we did! As you can see from the before and after progress photos attached, the splints have made a huge difference to Alessandro's ears.

Before EarBuddies - September 2018 at 6 Months Old

Late November 2018 - After 10 Weeks

January 2019 - After 16 Weeks

Although we were initially worried that he might be too old for the splints to be effective, we've found the results really impressive. We've even managed to keep up splinting while Alessandro went through teething (and the ear pulling that goes with it!). Although we had a few occasions on which he ripped the tapes off in his sleep, with a little perseverance and taking our time we've manage to stick at it and achieve brilliant results.

Now Alessandro has finished his EarBuddies journey, his ears are looking fantastic. We’ve had so many positive comments about what a huge difference it’s made and couldn’t be more pleased. To any parents who aren’t sure yet, we’d say do take the plunge - even with an older baby it doesn’t take long to master applying and removing the splints and the results are great. Alessandro hasn’t been in pain or bothered at all by the splints and we think he’ll be very happy with the look of his ears in the future. Thank you EarBuddies!"

Annabel & her Son

Buckinghamshire, UK

December 2018

"We only found out about EarBuddies through researching cosmetic ear surgery due to our baby having a prominent ear. Upon researching, we came across the EarBuddies website. We looked up reviews and decided we would give it a go. Our little boy was already 8 months old, therefore through reading the website we were prepared to have the EarBuddies in for at least 4 months before we would notice any change.

Day 1, I was a little anxious about getting out the baby clippers to clip away the hair around our sons ear however it was manageable. We bathed him and followed the instructions given in the kit. A fairly simple process. I was concerned that as soon as the splint was in and the ear taped back he would pull at it, but he didn't notice it in the slightest.

Day 12, due to our son being quite a sweaty baby the tape had lifted therefore it was time to remove and start again. This was quite tricky and we found his head, behind the ear was a little red so we cleaned the area, applied the cream as directed and left it for 4 days before starting again. However, we could already see the difference in the ear from when we had begun using the EarBuddies 2 weeks ago.

Before EarBuddies

After 2 Weeks

After 4 Weeks

Day 17, we reapplied the splint and taped back the ear again. Our son was not bothered by it at all. Obviously, throughout this whole period people were constantly asking us what was wrong with his ear and when we explained what it was and what it was doing, people looked confused or gave a look as though it would never work.

Day 30 came along and it was time to refresh the tape. We removed the plasters and splint to clean the ear and were completely surprised to see how well the EarBuddies had continued to work. Looking back at the before picture and the post 2 weeks picture we were absolutely amazed! We decided from here we were happy with the result so chose to end the EarBuddies treatment there. Our son was only breast fed up until he was 4 weeks old, and he has been formula fed since. We also began weaning at 4 months so he was pretty much fully fledged on solids when we began using the EarBuddies.

I would highly recommend this product. It needs to be marketed more across mothers / mothers-to-be websites, magazines, groups and social media. I wish I had known about EarBuddies when our son was born however our son had the EarBuddy in for less than 30 days in total from 8 months old and we are extremely happy with the outcome. I couldn't rate EarBuddies highly enough! Thank you. I will forever be promoting your amazing product!"

Gav & his Son Rivi

West London, UK

December 2018

"Rivi had ears that were out of shape when he was born (Folded-Over Helical Rim). His older brother never had problems but as a precaution, we thought we’d give EarBuddies a try. They were easy to put on and stayed on well, if you follow the instructions. We took them off sometimes to clean the ears, and then put them back on after, say, a bath etc.

Before EarBuddies

Before EarBuddies

After 1 Week

After 4 Weeks