What is the reason for vertical lines on children's nails?

In daily life, every family has one or two children. Children are our future and hope. When we take care of children, we should pay attention to their physical condition. Sometimes some small details of the child's body can show whether the child is sick. Sometimes, vertical lines will appear on children's nails. The vertical lines may be caused by vitamin deficiency, improper care by parents, or trauma.

1. Normal physiological phenomenon. If the vertical lines on children's nails are evenly distributed, flat, and smooth, and there is no other obvious discomfort in the body, there is no need to worry too much. In most cases, it is a physiological phenomenon and may be in a continuous metabolic process and will naturally subside.

2. Caused by trauma. Vertical lines on children's nails may also be caused by nail trauma, such as being accidentally pinched or suffering minor injuries during trimming. Any minor damage may leave marks on the nails. Generally no special treatment is required and it will get better over time.

3. Lack of vitamin A. The appearance of vertical stripes on the surface of children's nails may also be a sign of vitamin A deficiency. Parents can take their children to the hospital for a trace element test to clarify the situation. They can eat more foods containing vitamin A, such as carrots, spinach, milk, pumpkin, eggs, etc.

4. Implies certain diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that nails rely on the nourishment of liver blood and liver qi. Whether the liver and kidney physiological functions are vigorous can be reflected in the color and shape of the nails. The vertical lines on children's nails may indicate health risks. For example, the appearance of black vertical lines on the nails may be a sign of weak liver and kidney function and the storage of toxins in the body.

5. Note: Nail shape does have warning significance for health, but it is not as simple and superficial as the rumors say. Parents do not need to pay too much attention to it. As long as the child has no other physical discomfort, just let nature take its course. Of course, if there are serious differences in the nails, such as the nails are particularly thin, thick, brittle or rough, or the shape is obviously different from that of ordinary people, you should seek medical attention immediately.

6. Tips for children’s nail care

If you are a first-time mother, you will have no experience in cutting your baby's nails, and you will have many concerns, fearing that you might accidentally cut your baby's nails. Another reason is that the nails of a newborn baby are too small. At the same time, mothers may worry that something inappropriate will happen when cutting the nails of their newborns for the first time. What if they accidentally cut the newborn's fingers? In fact, the nails of a newborn baby grow very fast. The nails of some babies may appear very long when they are born, especially those babies who have not shown any signs of birth by the due date. Their nails will appear very long after they are born. If the baby is very happy, there is a high possibility that his nails will scratch himself. Another possibility is that the baby can easily scratch his tender face when sleeping. In fact, parents don’t need to worry too much. Normally, babies’ nails can be cut when they are about four weeks old. It is best not to cut their nails if they are still young.

The nails of a newborn baby are small and soft, and will gradually begin to harden. You must pay close attention and only trim the baby's nails after they have hardened. When cutting the nails of a newborn baby, the tools are particularly important. It is best to choose scissors with a round end, otherwise it will hurt the flesh next to the baby's nails. It is best for parents to use a nail file for their baby. It may take a longer time to trim their baby's nails with a nail file, but a newborn baby will not sit there motionless while parents trim their nails. A nail file will not hurt the baby even if the baby moves around.

3. How to cut baby's nails

It is best for parents to work together, with one person holding the baby's hand tightly. When trimming the baby's nails, it is best to trim one finger and then the other finger. The other hand that is not holding the baby's hand should hold the nail clippers. Press the flesh on your baby's hand down so that it will be easier to cut your baby's nails. Do not break your baby's nails, as this may cause an ingrown nail to form. Toenails can be trimmed directly, but fingernails are best trimmed along the shape of the nail with nail clippers. The best position for cutting your baby's nails is with your baby sitting on your lap with his head resting on your chest. If your baby moves around while you are trimming his nails, it is best to ask his father to help you hold him down so that you can trim his nails smoothly. Placing your baby in a high chair is also a good way to trim their nails, or you can trim your baby's nails while they are feeding or sleeping.

When parents trim their baby's nails, sometimes they may hurt the baby if they are not careful. If this happens, do not use ointment on the baby. It is best to use a clean, moist cotton ball to press the baby's bleeding finger.