Why does my baby always scratch his face? Beware of baby eczema

Many parents have found that sometimes their children always scratch their faces unconsciously. If they are not careful, scratches will easily appear on their faces, which makes parents feel very distressed. In fact, no matter what happens, we must pay attention to the reasons. What should we do if the baby always scratches his face?

1. There are many reasons, the most important of which is that the baby's face becomes dry due to lack of water, making the baby feel uncomfortable and itchy. At this time, the mother should immediately apply professional baby moisturizing cream to the baby to provide sufficient nutrition to the baby's face and effectively moisturize it. Don't wait until your baby's face becomes red and flaky before you try to correct it. Babies cannot speak, so this secret can only be discovered through careful observation by mothers, so that they can protect their babies’ skin in autumn in a timely manner.

2. The baby's skin stratum corneum is not yet fully developed, so the barrier function is not perfect. The normal stratum corneum of the skin contains 10%-30% water to maintain the softness and elasticity of the skin. In the particularly dry seasons of autumn and winter, the evaporation rate of water is accelerated, and the baby's underdeveloped skin cannot absorb moisture from the air, making the moisture content of the stratum corneum less than 10%. The skin will show skin symptoms such as dryness, tightness, roughness and desquamation.

3. Wash your baby’s face frequently as dry skin may cause discomfort. Eczema or similar conditions can also cause your baby to have itchy skin and scratch his face, so go to the hospital as soon as possible. There is really no way to stop it, so you can only dress your baby in thin, long-sleeved clothes, roll up the cuffs, or wear small gloves. In the winter, you don’t have to worry about wearing too many clothes during the day, and at night you can wear a sleeping bag with sleeves to ensure that your face does not get scratched.

A reminder to mothers is: be sure to choose baby-specific skin care products for your baby. There are many kinds of children's skin care products on the market. When purchasing, you should choose moisturizers that do not contain fragrance, alcohol, are non-irritating, and can protect the skin's moisture balance. Also, since you and your baby will be in constant contact, it's a good idea for you to use the same moisturizer.