When parents play with their babies, the babies will unconsciously scratch their parents' faces and hands. Grasping with hands is a natural instinct of babies, and many parents are accustomed to it. However, due to the natural habit of babies, when parents neglect to take care of them, babies sometimes scratch their own faces. So, what should babies do if they scratch their own faces?
1. It depends on the situation. If the wound is not deep, there is no need to treat it. Newborns have a strong ability to recover and the wound can heal automatically in the short term.
2. If the baby's wound is too deep, it is necessary to disinfect the baby with physiological saline in a timely manner. Do not use irritating drugs such as hydrogen peroxide, as the baby's skin is fragile and irritating drugs can harm the skin.
3. Mothers should be careful not to let water enter the wound when washing their baby's face, as bacteria in the water may cause wound infection. During the insurance period, mothers can use a wet towel to wipe their baby's face.
4. Scaring and healing of wounds can cause itching on the skin. To prevent the baby from breaking the wound again, it is important to cut their nails frequently. This is also one of the effective methods to prevent babies from scratching their faces on their own.
In addition, when parents cut their baby's nails, they should ensure that the nails do not exceed the baby's fingertips. Remember not to cut too deep, as it can affect the development of the baby's nails. Also be careful not to accidentally injure your baby's fingers. If your fingers are injured, they should be disinfected with alcohol and bandaged in a timely manner.
