Why does my baby have thick toenails?

The editor knows that some mothers are worried about their baby’s thick toenails. In fact, mothers should pay more attention to the subtle changes in their baby's toenails, because a person's health status can be seen from the nails. Healthy nails are smooth and shiny, without any crooked or curved shape. So why do babies' toenails become thicker? Here are some reasons why baby's false nails become thicker, let's take a look.

1. Brittle and cracked nails

First of all, the cause of the disease should be found out: one is that the nails are in contact with water for too long; two is that the diet lacks protein and elements such as calcium, sulfur, zinc or vitamins A, B, and C; three is chronic disease or emotional stress; four is oral contraceptives; five is that the nails are polished or caused by the use of abrasives. You may wish to adopt the following corrective methods respectively.

1. Take two tablespoons of yeast and 1000 mg of bile acid orally every day. It is best to add these nutrients to fluid or milk for oral administration, which will help improve the strength of nails.

2. Considering that iron deficiency can cause dry and brittle nails, it is best to eat more iron-rich foods and take vitamin C to improve the ability to absorb iron.

3. Soak your polished, defect-free nails in warm malt oil or other natural oil for about 5-10 minutes every day, then massage from the fingertips to the surface cuticle. If you use an emery board to slightly abrade the surface of the nail, it will make it easier for the oil to penetrate.

2. Nails change into fish and seven colors

A person suffering from a chronic disease, being emotionally depressed for a long time, smoking, or the fingers coming into contact with chemical contaminants such as carbon paper and hair dye can cause the nails to change color or be stained. If your nails are very dark, it is better to wait until new nails grow out. If you want to remove surface stains in time, you can rub your fingertips repeatedly with a slice of lemon, then wash and dry them.

The above are some of the reasons why baby’s false nails become thicker that the editor has collected. Mothers must pay more attention to their baby's toenails. If the baby's nails turn white, it may be anemia. You can give the baby some fresh vegetables and fruits, lean meat, pork liver, and egg yolks. These foods can cure anemia. Also, try not to let your baby be picky about food.