This high-tech sippy cup at CES 2026 could prevent your kid from needing ear tubes

Earflo is a medical device cleverly designed as a sippy cup - and early studies show it led to a nearly 90% reduction in the need for ear tube surgery for certain children. It was nominated for a Best of CES award.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Earflo is a medical device that relieves middle ear pressure.
• Using Earflo led nearly 90% of kids in a study to avoid surgery.
• Earflo is awaiting FDA clearance. It's expected to go on sale in Q1.

Ear infections are a common issue for young children that, when chronic, can lead to ear tube surgery. About 700,000 children in the US need this surgery each year. But a new product called Earflo could potentially help up to 90% of these kids avoid the surgery altogether, according to early studies.

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