Babies are naturally active, and their peripheral nerves have not fully developed yet, so their pain sensation is not very obvious, and they often accidentally scratch their skin. The baby has not fully realized that their hands used to scratch and scratch everywhere, and they accidentally scratched their face. So, what if the baby's skin is scratched?
Baby's metabolism is relatively fast, and if the scratch is not severe, it can heal itself in two or three days. In this case, parents don't have to worry too much, just keep the wound clean and dry. If the baby's scratch is severe, parents should first confirm whether there is any wound infection and see if the baby has any discomfort symptoms such as fever. If there are, they must take the baby to the hospital for examination in a timely manner.
If the baby's scratch is severe and there are no other discomfort symptoms, they can handle it at home on their own. Firstly, it is necessary to disinfect the wound with physiological saline or iodine, making sure that the wound does not get wet. When scabbing, there may be some itching, so do not let the baby scratch it and let the scar naturally fall off. After the scar falls off, apply some aloe gel or scar removing gel.
Almost nine out of ten babies have scars on their faces, and many parents choose to cover their babies' hands with gloves to prevent them from scratching. In fact, it is not recommended to do so as it hinders the baby's ability to perceive the world. It is better to regularly trim the baby's nails, and also to pay attention to whether the baby has eczema or not, and deal with it in a timely manner to avoid itching.
