Are gloves okay for newborns?

Newborn babies are both cute and delicate. They are so small that they can be held in two palms, which cannot help but arouse people's desire to protect them. Everyone wants to protect the baby, let alone the newborn mother. They are afraid that the baby will melt if they hold it in their mouths, and they are afraid that the baby will run away if they hold it in their hands. In order to protect the baby, some mothers choose to put gloves on the baby, because the baby's nails are sharp and will scratch themselves. Also, babies like to suck their fingers, and if their hands are not clean, they can easily be contaminated with bacteria. Are gloves okay for newborns?

Babies are lively and active by nature, and often perceive the outside world through hand movements and touch. When dancing, your face and body will be scratched by your nails from time to time. To prevent injury, consider briefly putting gloves on your baby.

Wear as little as possible: Most of the current baby gloves are thin and light, and will not have much impact on their hand movements after wearing them, but wearing them for a long time may affect their motor development, so the principle of using baby gloves is: wear them as little as possible.

Daily care: To reduce accidents, parents should pay more attention to their baby's every move and observe their emotional changes. When there is someone to watch over you, you don't need to wear gloves; when there is no one to watch over you at night, you can wear gloves. Generally, as babies grow older, they will scratch their noodles less and less frequently, and after one year old, they will no longer hurt themselves. In addition, it should be emphasized that it is very important to pay attention to keeping the baby's face and hands clean, cut nails frequently, and wash or wipe hands frequently to prevent infection after injury.

For babies who frequently scratch their faces, special attention should be paid to checking their faces and ears for any abnormalities, and timely intervention should be made. Seek medical examination and treatment if necessary.

Precautions for cutting baby's nails:

1. Choose the right time to cut your nails

Babies cannot control their own movements. If you cut their nails when they are active, their movements will affect the efficiency of cutting their nails and may hurt them. So parents can choose to cut their baby's nails after the baby falls asleep.

2. Use nail clippers properly

Babies' nails are soft and small, so if the tools used to cut their nails are too big or too sharp, it will be harmful. It is best to use smaller nail clippers to cut your baby's nails. Don't use a knife or a kitchen knife just because you can't find a nail clipper. Otherwise, your baby's nails may not be cut and your baby's hands may bleed.

3. Pay attention to the light when cutting your nails

Good lighting makes it easier to cut nails. If the lighting is not good, it will be difficult for parents to cut the nails accurately. Generally speaking, the light is better during the day than at night, and the light is better on sunny days than on rainy days. Therefore, it is best for parents to cut their baby's nails during the day and in sunny weather.

4. Pay attention to the action of cutting nails

When cutting your baby's nails, parents should not be distracted or look away. Instead, you should focus on your baby's nails and trim them according to the shape of your baby's nails. Parents must pay full attention, otherwise the baby’s hands may be injured.

5. Pay attention to the extent of nail trimming

Don't trim your baby's nails completely. Instead, leave a small spot on your nails. Otherwise, the nails will not be left at all and the babies' little hands will easily get hurt.