When caring for the baby, we may encounter this problem, that is, the baby will use fingernails to scratch themselves, and in severe cases, it will also cause scratches. Why is this? Because newborn babies do not have the ability to fully control their hands at this time, they may accidentally scratch themselves.
Is such a harm serious for the baby?
Usually, the baby’s own scratches will not be too deep, and the baby can heal itself without leaving any scars. But parents need to pay attention to that if the scratches are infected, they must seek medical attention. It should also be noted that the baby's eyes need to be protected, because our cornea is very fragile. Although the eyes will have reflexes and eye-closing protection, we also worry that the baby will still accidentally catch their eyes.
How to prevent your baby from scratching himself?
The best way is to trim your baby's nails short enough but not hurt your baby's nail bed at the same time. But this is usually not an easy task. When cutting your baby's nails, the baby may feel uncomfortable and resist. This requires parents to choose some special time to trim the baby's nails. For example, when the baby is sleeping well, or when feeding the baby breastfeeding, trim the baby's nails at this time so that the baby will not resist cutting his nails and hurt the baby.
In addition, some parents will bring gloves to their babies in order to prevent their babies from scratching themselves. In fact, it is not recommended to do this. Newborn babies need to use their fingers to perceive and explore. Bringing gloves to the baby will hinder the development of their perception ability. Therefore, the best way is to trim the baby's nails and then gently repair them with nail stutters.
