Why does a baby have flaking skin behind the ears?
There is no need to be afraid of the external fragility just nowa newborn baby is quite strong, and it is difficult to harm his health with daily hygiene procedures. Therefore, when washing and wiping the baby, treating him with cream and powder, you can turn him on his side and stomach, spread his arms and legs to the sides and not worry if his head accidentally falls back. It is imperative to treat the ears of newborns, and you should not be afraid to do this. Very often, peeling of the ears of a newborn can be observed: the skin behind the auricle turns yellow, becomes covered with crusts, which sometimes emit an unpleasant odor. The crusts can be dry or wet. There are several reasons for the appearance of peeling. The most common is insufficient hygiene. During feeding or regurgitation, milk can flow behind the ears and dry out, forming a crust. If the folds behind the ears are not treated, the milk begins to rot - hence the skin irritation and unpleasant odor. Allergies are another reason for the appearance of peeling. The allergen can be either food consumed by the mother if the child is breastfed, or formula, hygiene products and even dust. Atopic dermatitis (diathesis, scrofula) is an advanced form of allergy, the elimination of which requires the help of a specialist. Redness, moistening of the skin and peeling can be observed not only in the folds behind the ears, but also in the armpits, elbows and knees. In any case, it is worth consulting a pediatrician - this will allow you to properly eliminate discomfort and unpleasant sensations in the baby, and will also calm the mother.Newborn ears: carePhoto: Getty
The main rules of care for baby ears
How to properly care for a newborn's ears?1. It is necessary to wash and clean not only the auricles, but also the folds behind the ears, using hygiene products suitable for babies (cotton swabs with a limiter). Do not clean the ear canals deeply! This can cause serious injury to the baby! 2. After bathing, you need to thoroughly dry the ears and the skin behind them, if you do not do this, diaper rash may appear. If redness and irritation appear behind the ears, you need to lubricate the skin with baby cream (without fragrances), sterilized oil or special creams like Bepanten or D-Panthenol. See also: