you are correct. it is early. most ents wait three months of persistent middle ear fluid before even considering tubes as a therapeutic approach. a week-and-a-half is nothing. many children with a middle ear infection will have some residual fluid for a while so we just "watch and wait " unless your child has profound hearing loss or other health issues.
my 2 year old had his first ear infection less than a month ago. our pediatrician says he needs tubes. isn't that early?