What should I do if my baby’s toenails are curling up?

Many mothers complain that their babies are very restless when sleeping and always kick off the quilt. In fact, this situation may be caused not only by the baby being more active, but also by the baby being unwell. Have you noticed that babies with this condition have curled toenails? So, how should mothers deal with this situation? Let’s take a look at the handling methods below.

If the baby often kicks the bed with his feet and cries, the mother should check the baby's feet in time. When the baby's big toe nail grows into the flesh, the skin on both sides will turn red, causing the baby to kick the bed and cry, which is commonly known as "ingrown toenail". If not resolved in time, the child will refuse to learn to walk or walk in a deformed manner.

Causes of ingrown nails:

1. The baby's shoes are too small. Shoes that are too small can squeeze your toes and cause ingrown toenails.

2. The socks are too small. When you are active, your socks will rub against your toes, causing the toenails to grow into the flesh.

3. The mother trims her toenails improperly. If the mother trims the toenails too short and into a round shape to suit the shape of the toes, it is easy for the toenails to grow into the flesh.

Solution:

1. Some mothers think that the shorter their children's nails are cut, the better. In fact, this idea is wrong. Whether it is fingernails or toenails, when trimming children's nails, do not trim them too short or into a round shape. They should be slightly straight.

2. When mothers choose shoes and socks for their babies, they should choose slightly larger ones and not buy smaller ones, as this will not only easily cause ingrown toenails, but will also affect the normal development of the baby's feet.

3. Mothers should be careful not to let their children pick their red and uncomfortable toenails to avoid damaging more skin.

How to raise your toenails:

Lift the ingrown toenail from the skin and stuff cotton or oil gauze between the nail and the skin, changing it daily.

2. Ingrown toenail is more serious: redness, swelling, pain increase, and even exudate discharge.

A. You can continue to use methods such as raising the toenails to eliminate the pressure of the toenails on the toes.

B. Soak the baby's feet in warm water to soften the nails. Soak your feet in warm water 4-5 times a day, 10-15 minutes each time.