It is normal for babies to experience some minor symptoms during their growth process. Plus, babies have poor self-control and cannot tolerate any discomfort. Some parents may find that their children are always scratching their necks without understanding the reasons for their babies scratching their necks. So, what's going on with babies scratching their necks?
1. Eczema
Eczema is a common skin disease in infants and young children, and there are many causes of eczema, so the etiology is quite complex, among which the neck is a high-risk area for the disease. The symptoms of eczema in the early stages of onset are not obvious, so it is often overlooked by parents. Although the symptoms are not obvious, they can cause itching, so babies always scratch their necks with their hands, which is one of the reasons why babies scratch their necks.
2. Sweat stimulation
Babies' necks are not as long as adults, they are relatively short, especially for some overweight babies. Most babies have their necks under their chins or clothes, and if the weather is hot or the indoor temperature is high, their necks will be more prone to sweating. Mixing some bacteria in sweat can cause irritation to the baby's neck and lead to itching. At this point, the baby will scratch with their hands.
3. Clothing stimulation
Baby's skin is thin, therefore delicate and sensitive. If the clothes worn by the baby are made of synthetic materials, or if the baby sweats or the clothes get dirty and are not replaced in time, the baby's skin is easily stimulated and causes itching. If the baby feels uncomfortable, they will scratch them with their hands.
