Why are the corners of the newborn baby's eyes red?

The arrival of the baby undoubtedly brings joy and new hope to the whole family. Young parents who are new parents, although they have made all preparations for the arrival of the baby, will still be in a rush and panic when the new life really arrives. They often don’t know how to take care of him. They are afraid that the baby will be cold or get angry. If the baby is a little abnormal, parents will worry about it. So is it normal for the baby to have red eyes soon after birth? What causes it? Is there any harm to his growth? Let’s learn about it together!

First, considering that the baby has a little heat, just give him more water. Generally, give him water equivalent to half the amount of milk after feeding and before the next meal. It will be effective after 2 days of this cycle. You can use a special baby cotton swab dipped in water to carefully remove eye mucus. If the mother has enough breast milk, it is best to choose breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can prevent the baby from getting angry. If the baby is fed with formula, the baby must be given more water to reduce the probability of the baby getting angry.

Second, this is also related to poor rest. The baby has just come into the world and the environment around him has suddenly changed. He may feel a little uncomfortable, or the baby may not be full, which may make the baby sleep uneasily and cause redness in the corners of the eyes. Observe whether the baby has been sleeping poorly, find out the reasons, and correct it as soon as possible. As long as the baby is not crying, there is no problem and don't worry too much.

Third, if the baby has more secretions in one eye, which is pale yellow and white, or only one eye is often "watery", then the possibility of tear duct obstruction is high. It is recommended to massage the child's lacrimal sac first. The method is: use the thumb to press down from the inner canthus along the bridge of the nose to the nose wing, five times a day, five times each time. Remember to trim the nails cleanly.

Young parents, are you still worried about your babies after reading this? While we care for our babies with love, we should not only let them eat well, but also let them drink more water, and create a quiet and comfortable sleeping space for them. Then they will grow up quickly. As long as they don’t cry or make trouble and are in good spirits, there will not be any big problems. I hope this can help you and wish your baby a happy and healthy growth.