Baby's nails are a 'health barometer'. If this happens, it means that the child's body is deficient in calcium?
Baby's nails have a great relationship with their health . Some experienced parents can often observe whether the baby's health is healthy through the color and texture of their nails. This actually has a certain scientific basis.
The main component of nails is keratin, and the normal nail color is slightly pink, very uniform, and the surface of the nails has no unevenness and is very smooth.
Your baby's nails are not particularly healthy if they are discolored throughout their nails or have black streaks under the nails, and if the shape of the nails is curling, thinning, or thickening .
If the fingertips are detached from the surrounding skin, there is bleeding, swelling or pain around, or the shape of the crescent moon changes , then be sure to bring it to the parent's attention.
These misunderstandings of baby's nails, parents should avoid
1. The size of the crescent is proportional to the health of the body
Many people say that if there is a crescent moon at the root of the nail , it means that the person is healthy, and the larger the area of the crescent moon, the healthier the person is.
In fact, there is no scientific basis for this. We will find that some babies have crescents on their hands, and some babies do not have crescents on their hands . This is a normal phenomenon, because the crescents are the product of incompletely keratinized nails , so they may exist. It is also possible that it does not exist.
2. Long barbs next to the nails indicate that the baby lacks vitamins
In fact, not only babies, but even adults often have barbs . This is mainly caused by the lack of water in the skin due to the dry climate. It does not mean that the baby's body lacks vitamins.
Of course, some elderly people say that babies who like to touch dirty things when they are young are prone to barbs . There is a certain basis for this, because unsanitary hands can easily lead to barbs.
3. Tear off the baby's barb directly
Since many adults habitually tear off their own barbs, they also do the same when babies have barbs, thinking that this method is not easy to make the barbs grow again.
However , the baby's skin is very delicate . If parents choose to tear it by hand , it will easily cause damage to the skin. The barbs should be cut off with baby-specific scissors.
How to take care of baby's nails?
1. Keep your nails dry
Dry nails are less likely to breed bacteria, so parents should try to reduce the chance of baby's nails and water contact , don't let the baby bathe for too long, and don't let the baby directly play with water for a long time.
2. Keep your nails hygienic
Babies like to touch things with their small hands, so their fingernails tend to get dirty.
Parents should help the baby to remove the dirt in the nails in time, keep the baby's little hands clean at all times, so as to keep the nails hygienic.
3. Pay attention to a balanced diet
A healthy diet for your baby is very important, not only to give them a stronger body, but also to strengthen their nails.
4. Don’t let your nails grow too long
If the nails are too long, it is easy for bacteria to grow in them , and it will also make the baby often scratch himself . Therefore, parents should trim their baby's nails regularly , so as to make the nails more hygienic and protect the baby's skin.
What should you pay attention to when cutting your nails?
1. Don't cut too deep
Baby's nails grow faster , and some parents are worried that the baby will scratch themselves, so every time they cut their baby's nails, they will cut them deeper.
But cutting your nails too deep not only makes it easy for the nails to become embedded in the flesh , but also causes the baby's skin to lose a layer of film, making them feel pain when touching objects.
2. Don't pick the dirty stuff inside
Babies like to touch things , so there are often dirty things in their nails . Every time parents trim their nails, they habitually use small scissors to remove the dirt from the baby's nails.
But babies' skin is very delicate, and sharp objects can easily injure their skin and even lead to infection.
How should parents properly trim their baby's nails?
1. Let the baby lie on the bed and cut
When parents trim their baby's nails, they can lie on the bed and let the baby stare at their favorite toy, so that their attention can be obtained. When the baby is in a relatively quiet state, it will naturally become easier to trim the nails.
2. First the middle and then both sides
When parents cut their baby's nails, it is best to start cutting from the middle of the baby's nails , because this is more conducive to grasping the size of the nails and not cutting too deep directly.
And if you cut it from the side first, it is easy to cause the baby to scratch his fingers.
3, pay attention to make the nails smooth
Parents should carefully check their baby's nails after trimming their baby's nails.
Because many times the nails will have some edges and corners, it is easy to scratch the baby's skin, or make the clothes slippery. Therefore, parents should use a nail clipper to smooth the baby's nails, which is also a kind of protection for the baby.
Don't think that the baby's nails are ignored because the nails are small, because the nails are really important to the baby.
Parents must keep their baby’s nails dry, fresh and hygienic , and regularly trim their baby’s nails , so that the baby’s nails can grow better.