Is it okay to trim eyelashes for kids?

In some places, there is a custom that after the baby is one month old, he or she must go to the barber shop to cut the eyelashes. Of course, the main purpose is to have a one-month haircut. Both boys and girls will do this. The reason for doing this is that it is believed that the baby will grow better hair and eyelashes in the future. As for whether it is effective or not, no one cares. Let us tell you whether it is good or not to trim eyelashes for children.

⊙Human eyelashes have a special function. The eyelashes on the upper and lower eyelids form a protective barrier in front of the eyes, blocking dust and excessive light. After the eyelashes are cut off artificially, before the new eyelashes grow out, the eyes are vulnerable to damage. For example, in dusty and sandy weather, people have to squint their eyes, and the eyelashes can block the dust and sand, so people can see everything clearly. It won’t work for those without eyelashes. Wang Xinliang, Department of Pediatrics, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University

⊙Eyelashes are like men’s beards, the more they are cut, the harder they become. After cutting the eyelashes, the new thick, short and hard eyelashes that have just grown out can easily irritate the eyeball, conjunctiva and cornea, causing abnormal symptoms such as photophobia, tearing, blepharospasm, etc. In severe cases, secondary eye infections may occur. Thick and hard eyelashes reduce the sensitivity to foreign objects, especially small foreign objects, so that the blinking reflex cannot respond in time, weakening the original physiological function of the eyelashes.

⊙The eyelashes that grow again are likely to grow inverted, which will have a great impact on the baby's eyes. Severe cases may even require surgery to solve the problem.

⊙ During the eyelash cutting process, if the child's eyelids blink or the head moves, it may cause trauma, which will cause unnecessary pain to the child.

⊙The length, thickness and beauty of eyelashes are mainly related to genetic factors and nutritional status. Cutting eyelashes is ineffective.

⊙Medical research has found that a baby's eyebrows and eyelashes will usually fall off and be replaced automatically between 3 to 6 months, and new ones will grow out. Therefore, it is better to let the baby's eyebrows and eyelashes grow naturally.

The above is the answer to the question of whether it is good to trim eyelashes for children. I believe that after reading it, you will have your own answer. In fact, there are still some customs in some places, such as grabbing the first month of pregnancy and shaving the braids, which are understandable, but if it is a custom that is not good for the health of children, it is better not to follow it. Children are young and vulnerable to harm from all aspects, so there is no need to cause trouble for yourself.