Babies rubbing their eyes is one of the lovely things that parents see. Watching her nose and face turn pink makes you feel very cute. But this action may indicate that he is tired, sleepy or other signs.
1、 Why does baby rub his eyes? 1. Infant fatigue
If the baby rubs his eyes and yawns, it means he is sleepy and tired. When he was tired, his eyes were tired. Rubbing eyes is like massage, which can help relieve muscle soreness. Rubbing eyes during fatigue can help.
Precautions: Pay attention to the signs of sleepiness and fatigue in children. The Institute of Child Development says friction and yawning are common signs that babies need a nap. If you notice these signs, let the baby sleep immediately to avoid fatigue. Learn about your baby's sleep routine. Once proper procedures have been set, even if you are outside the home, make sure that he sleeps at a specific time.
2. Dry eyes
When excessively dry, the baby will also rub his eyes. The eyes are protected by tear film, which will evaporate after long-term exposure to the air. This will cause dry eyes and discomfort to the baby, so he instinctively comforts himself by rubbing his eyes. Because rubbing eyes will stimulate tears, thus restoring the moisture of eyes.
3. Baby Curiosity
In addition to drowsiness and tiredness, there are other possible reasons for baby rubbing eyes. You may have noticed how curious your baby becomes when developing his motor skills. If he has recently developed motor skills, he may know how his body reacts by touching every part of his body.
4. Want to know or surprise
When you notice that the baby is not tired but still rubbing his eyes, it may be that he gets incredible visual stimulation when doing so. He would like to close his eyes, rub them and repeat how it feels to see all these visual patterns. This may be the reason for baby rubbing eyes.
5. Something in your eyes
If the baby has some irritant, he will also rub his eyes. There may be hard skin around the eyes, and there may be fluff or dust in the eyes. These particles irritate him so much that he may have to rub his eyes vigorously. However, in this case, friction may cause more damage to the eyes, as it may cause particles to scratch the eye surface. If you see eyes rubbing when crying and eyes turning red, it is a clear signal that there are particles in the baby's eyes. In this case, immerse the cotton ball in cold water and slowly squeeze the eyes to wash away the particles. Wipe off any hard skin with a clean cotton cloth. If the baby still feels unwell, you must take it to the doctor.
2、 How to keep baby away from rubbing eyes?
In order to minimize the damage to the eyes, it is necessary to prevent the baby from rubbing the eyes. You need to protect him until he is mature enough to recognize the negative effects of rubbing his eyes.
(1) If your baby has the habit of rubbing his eyes, try to cover his hands. It is recommended to wear sleeves or baby gloves to completely cover your hands. When he rubs his eyes or shaves, gloves protect her.
(2) You can take his hands off his face. By playing toys or playing music to distract his attention, the baby's attention is easily distracted, and he forgets to rub his eyes.
