In general, the number of times each person blinks per minute is fixed because it is a self-protection function of the human eye. Adults do not blink very frequently per minute, but many mothers find that sometimes their babies blink more frequently. How can this be resolved? Is this phenomenon normal for babies?
What's wrong with the baby blinking its eyes
If a baby blinks too frequently, they should be alert to whether there are foreign objects or eyelash growth in their eyes. If they can be eliminated, they should go to the hospital to check if the baby has eye inflammation or nutrient deficiency caused by picky eating.
What should I do if my baby blinks their eyes
1. If you find that your child has inverted eyelashes, do not use tweezers to pull them out casually. This is very dangerous as the eyelashes may regrow after being pulled out, and sometimes bacterial infections may cause folliculitis or eye boils. If inverted eyelashes are caused by trachoma, active treatment of trachoma is necessary.
2. In addition to using eye drops for treatment, parents can occasionally gently pull and retract the lower eyelid of children with mild symptoms to the normal position. The condition of entropion of the eyelids often gradually subsides as the child grows older and self heals around the age of 4, but in severe cases, it may require surgical correction.
3. Parents must pay attention to their children's eye hygiene and tell them not to rub their eyes with dirty hands; In kindergarten, do not share handkerchiefs with others; When going out for fun, try to wash your face with running water as much as possible; Parents should also pay attention to using their baby's basin and towels separately from their own, and regularly disinfect them.
When babies blink their eyes frequently, mothers should check if there is anything in their eyes or if eyelashes are growing. If not, they should promptly take the baby to the hospital for examination. If it is due to a lack of nutrients in the body, they should supplement them in a timely manner to prevent inflammation of the baby's eyes and irreversible regrets caused by delayed treatment.
