Why Prominent Ears Happen: Understanding the Genetics and Anatomy of Ear Cartilage When a child is born, parents spend hours admiring every tiny feature, from their fingers to their toes. As a baby grows into a toddler, parents may notice that their child's ears appear to stick out or sit more prominently than those of their peers. When this happens, it is incredibly common for parents across East London and Essex to look back with a sense of worry or guilt, wondering if it was caused by how the baby slept in their cot, how they were positioned during feeding, or a habit of folding their ears forward. Let us clear up that misconception immediately: prominent ears are purely structural and congenital. They are entirely due to the shape and development of the ear cartilage, not anything parents did wrong. Understanding the true genetic and anatomical causes is the first step toward exploring your options. This guide explains the science behind prominent ears and the localised priv...
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