What should I do if my newborn baby has red eyes?

A newborn actually refers to a baby who has just been born. Since the child's various functions have not yet developed safely, his resistance is particularly weak, and he is prone to diseases. Many children have red eyes, and many parents even think that this is normal and does not care. In fact, this is wrong. The following is the content the editor found about red eyes in newborns.

Babies get hot. Generally in summer, babies need to be fed water in time, but some mothers are careless and do not care, so the baby gets hot due to lack of water. After getting hot, the baby's eye mucus will increase and the eyes will turn red, so it is recommended that mothers must feed the baby water in time in summer.

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It is also related to the mother's diet. During the breastfeeding period, the mother must pay attention to nutrition. She should not eat spicy and greasy food just for the sake of momentary pleasure. If she does, if the baby doesn't get irritated, who will? Therefore, in order to go to the hospital less often and for the healthy growth of our babies, I hope that all mothers can pay attention to their babies' diet during breastfeeding.

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Keep your baby clean. Check if your baby's nails are too long and then cut them. Also, mothers are requested to wash their babies' hands frequently. If this habit is formed, the baby will not rub his eyes with dirty hands. If you don't wash your hands, severe symptoms of conjunctivitis may occur.

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Another problem is the eyelashes. When the baby's eyelashes grow, they sometimes turn inward, which will rub the eyeball, causing an increase in eye mucus and red eyes. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers use a cotton swab dipped in warm water to comb the baby's eyelashes.

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Another reason is that the baby's nasolacrimal duct is not fully developed, and tears cannot be discharged smoothly, causing a lot of eye mucus. In severe cases, the eyes will become red and swollen. Therefore, the mother should massage the baby's nose bridge every day to promote the development of the baby's nasolacrimal duct.

The above content is about how to correctly deal with the phenomenon of newborn babies having red eyes. Since newborn babies cannot speak yet, they usually cannot express any discomfort. Parents should pay special attention at this time. They should not ignore it but should take the correct approach to alleviate the situation. If you don’t understand, you can go to the hospital in time to consult a doctor for treatment.