As soon as winter comes, many babies\’ faces begin to color and slowly turn into red apples. They look really cute at first, but at the same time, the baby\’s face will become dry, even peeling and flaky. So, what are the causes of baby’s blushing face? How to care for it? The common causes of baby’s red apple face are as follows, and the care depends on the situation. It is actually very simple! 1. Seasonal factors. If the baby\’s face color is normal in other seasons and blushing only occurs in winter, then this has a lot to do with temperature changes. Generally speaking, heat dilates blood vessels in the skin, causing facial flushing, while cold constricts blood vessels. However, when the temperature rises, blood vessels will rebound and expand, causing children to blush. Because the baby\’s skin has a weak ability to self-regulate, and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is large in winter, cold stimulation and changes in hot and cold make the skin blood vessels lose good elasticity and expand abnormally, which is reflected in the cheeks. Looks like a red apple. Countermeasures: First, avoid sudden changes in temperature. It is best to maintain the indoor temperature at 22-24°C in winter; secondly, do not wear too thick clothes indoors; it is also best to pay attention to the moisturizing of the baby\’s skin to help the baby moisturize the skin, wash hands and face every time Pay attention to skin care. In addition, after a child has just washed his face and hands, it is best not to go outside to dry them immediately. 2. Improper care and improper care by parents can also cause red apple face. For example, if the child wears too many clothes, the baby will be active and sweat a lot. Excessive sweat secretion will irritate the baby\’s skin, causing skin allergies and itching; For example, if the quilt covering the baby is too thick and the heat is too high, it will also cause the baby\’s facial temperature to be too high, causing the facial capillaries to expand and produce plateau red. Countermeasures: Don’t touch your baby’s hands when dressing, don’t touch your hands, don’t touch your hands! Say important things three times. Where should I touch the baby if it is cold or not? Use your fingers to touch the back of your neck and upper vest. If the skin is warm, it means you are appropriately dressed; if the skin is hot and moist, it means you are wearing too much; if the skin is cold, it means you need to put on more clothes! 3. Fever This may also happen if a baby has a fever. This is easy to judge. Parents can judge by taking their body temperature. Countermeasures: If the baby\’s temperature exceeds 38 degrees within 3 months, seek medical treatment as soon as possible. The baby\’s condition changes quickly, so do not delay. Older babies whose body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees can take antipyretics under the guidance of a doctor. 4. Red blood filaments Red blood filaments are generally arranged in a thread-like arrangement. Generally, red blood filaments are caused by babies whose facial skin is too thin or who have allergies. Red blood streaks can be divided into congenital and acquired. The acquired factors include disease factors, drug factors, cold or frostbite, ultraviolet radiation, etc. Countermeasures: Wear a scarf or mask outdoors to prevent cold air from directly attacking the face, and to avoid excessive humidity and temperature differences, which can cause the expanded capillaries to shrink rapidly when exposed to cold, forming red blood filaments. Also pay attention to sun protection, moisturizing, isolation, anti-allergy, etc. 5. Babies with eczema are often accompanied by redness and itching, which can cause scratching and skin irritation. Eczema itself is not terrible, but it is easy to relapse. If the symptoms are severe, you must see a doctor in time. Countermeasures: Too high indoor temperature, sweating and hot body, frequent bathing with soap and hot water, etc. can easily induce eczema. You should pay attention to these in daily life. In addition, if your baby has eczema, breastfeeding mothers should avoid eating spicy and irritating foods and reduce their intake of spicy food.Less fish, seafood, shrimp, crab and other seafood; breastfeeding can reduce the degree of eczema. Winter is dry and cold, so parents need to pay attention to the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. They need to be protected from the wind when going out, and they also need to carry skin care cream with them. Moisturizing is very important. Mild children\’s moisturizer, or oil-based skin creams such as Vaseline are fine. Pay attention to whether your baby is allergic when choosing. This winter, your baby’s little face depends on our care~
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