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Baby Rubbing Eyes - Reasons and Prevention
Babies rubbing their eyes is possibly the cutest thing you will see. Their tiny fists rubbing those round curious eyes are sure to tug at your heartstrings. Usually, babies rub their eyes when they feel tired or sleepy, but in some cases, your baby might also be feeling pain due to dust or an eyelash in the eyes, an eye infection, or even an allergy.
Your infant rubbing his/her eyes can be a warning sign for all the above. You need to be alert, so that you can do everything to help prevent your little one from accidentally hurting his or her eyes by rubbing too hard. Let’s look at some of the reasons why babies rub their eyes.
Why Do Babies Rub Their Eyes?
There are several reasons why babies rub their eyes –
1. They Are Feeling Sleepy
Sometimes, along with rubbing the eyes, your baby may also yawn. This means that he/ she is sleepy and tired. When you are tired, your eyes are fatigued. That’s why babies rub their eyes, so that they can try and relieve some of the tension and soreness around the eye muscles and in the eyelids, just like during a massage. This indicates that its time for a good, long nap!
2. Their Eyes Are Dry
Your baby can also rub his/her eyes when they become too dry. A tear film covers the inside eye and evaporates if it gets exposed to air for a long time. This creates discomfort, due to dryness of the eyes, and your baby may instinctively rub his/ her eyes to relieve that discomfort, especially since rubbing creates tears, which bring back moisture to the eyes.
3. They Are Curious
You may notice that when you close your eyes and rub them, you see lights and patterns on the insides of your eyelid. Your little one may have recently developed the motor skills to rub his/ her eyes and is experimenting with this new skill. Your baby may be amazed by the patterns seen while rubbing the eyes, and could be trying it over and over again to experience it.
4. There Is Something in Their Eyes
Your baby may be rubbing his/her eyes continuously if there is something in there causing irritation. It may be specks of dust, an eyelash, or dried mucus. It is important to note that even blinking or tears may be signs of this. If there is an irritant in your baby’s eyes, use a soft wet cloth to wipe the eye and face so that nothing else gets in. After that, use cold water to clean your baby’s eyes (never use warm water inside the eyes). Make sure someone is holding the baby’s head or there is adequate support when you do this.
If you see something stuck in the corner of your baby’s eye, try using a warm, wet cloth or cotton swab to brush it out. If the tears and blinking persist even after that, it might mean the foreign object is still stuck inside the eye. In that case, it is best to visit a doctor.
5. Painful or Itchy Eyes
Another reason for a baby rubbing her his/ eyes might be due to allergies or an infection that may present itself through pain or itching. Symptoms that your baby has an eye infection may include swollen or reddish eyes, discharge, fever, or continued crying. In such cases, it is better to consult a doctor so that he/she can correctly diagnose and treat your baby’s eye infection or allergy.
How Can You Prevent Babies From Rubbing Their Eyes?
You need to take some measures to prevent your baby from rubbing his/ her eyes often, as it might cause injury or scratches to your little one’s eyes. Here are some ways to prevent this from happening.
Try covering your baby’s hands with mittens if he/she has a vigourous eye-rubbing habit. This will protect his/her skin from getting scratched or irritated.
Put your baby to sleep, immediately, if you notice eye-rubbing accompanied by yawning. Establish a sleep routine for your baby and stick to it. Once your baby gets used to it, there will be no more tiredness, and hence, no more eye rubbing.
To prevent foreign objects from getting inside your baby’s eyes, try not to take him/ her to places where there is a lot of dust flying around. If you have to, then properly protect the baby’s eyes and nose before exposing him/her to dust.
Risks of Vigorous Eye Rubbing
While mild eye rubbing when sleepy, etc. Is unlikely to pose any threat, vigourous eye-rubbing may have certain risks. Here are some of the risks of rubbing eyes frequently or with force.
1. Increases the Risk of an Infection
Babies are naturally curious and keep touching everything around them. Not to mention the people around who transfer the germs they carry, when cuddling the little ones. Rubbing the eyes increases the risk of these germs being transferred into your baby’s eye and causing an infection.
2. Worsens Eyesight in the Long Term
Constantly rubbing the eyes leads to thinning of the corneal tissue, worsening eyesight in the long run. While the effects may not be as immediate as an infection, your baby is more likely to grow up with progressive myopia later on in life.
3. Can Cause an Injury
The baby may vigorously rub his/her eye if there is something stuck in there causing irritation. This increases the risk of a corneal abrasion, which can be painful and take long to heal.
Do not worry or panic if you notice your baby developing an eye-rubbing habit. If you think something is bothering him/ her and notice any redness or swelling, try washing the eyes and cleaning the area around them, using the methods explained above. If that does not help with redness, and the swelling persists, consult a doctor. If the eye- rubbing continues to a greater extent, even without redness or swelling, it is still better to visit the doctor once to be 100% sure that everything is alright. After all, no compromises should be taken when it is your baby in question!
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9 Common Baby Teething Symptoms
Babies are the cutest when they smile and that cuteness is further amplified when there’s a tiny little tooth inside. When the first tooth of the baby starts making it way outside the gums, the process is termed as teething. However, the process is not painless for the little one. Once you know the right sign, you can be prepared to handle what’s coming next.
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Signs and Symptoms of Teething in Infants
Here are the signs and symptoms of teething in infants.
1. Increased Biting
As the tooth starts emerging from the gums, the pressure it exerts can irritate the surface of the gum. In order to tackle it, babies may start biting on their favourite toys or try to chew their own fingers by biting down on them.
2. Reduced Appetite
The process of teething is painful and may cause the baby to be upset. All they can think about is relieving the pain. This ends up with the baby refusing to eat or drink anything at all.
3. Increased Drool from The Mouth
This is one of the giveaway signs that baby is teething. Excessive drooling starts taking place around this time. This may result in your baby having diarrhoea. All that poop in the diaper could result in a diaper rash, making the baby even more upset. Clean the diapers regularly and if you observe any pus in the stools, inform your doctor.
4. Mouth Rash
Another effect the drooling has is that the area around the mouth constantly stays wet. This starts irritating the soft skin in the area, resulting in a rash. This can be around the mouth, on the chin, and even the neck or chest areas, wherever the drool might have dribbled down. A lot of wiping can aggravate the rash so it is important to use soft baby wipes to keep the area dry.
5. Increased Sucking
Your baby will try every trick it knows to alleviate the weird pressure felt on the gums. Combined with biting, most babies also have a tendency to suck on anything they can find. Just make sure that anything that the baby puts in the mouth is clean and hygienic.
6. Pulling of Ears
The ear, nose and throat are all connected to each other. When teething starts occurring, the pain that babies feel in the gums can sometimes manifest in weird sensations in the ear. At times, pulling the ear can temporarily reduce the pain and the baby might get used to it. This results in them constantly trying to pull their ears.
7. Lack of Sleep
All that pressure on the gums and pain in the mouth doesn’t make it easy for the baby to fall asleep. The day naps and the night sleep all end up broken and the baby will constantly be restless and unhappy that it cannot sleep.
8. Irritable and Upset
When the baby tries everything possible to reduce the pain and does not understand why it is happening in the first place, they start getting cranky and cry for no reason whatsoever. The smallest things can get them irritated and they might even throw toys around. restless baby your baby and make him feel loved so that he calms down.
9. Fever Due To Teething
When it comes to baby teething symptoms, fever is one of those that is immediately noticed by the parents. This is nowhere close to an actual fever and the body is only slightly warm. Use a thermometer to ensure the body temperature of the baby is within safe limits. If the temperature is more than 100.4 degrees or the fever stays for extended times, the cause could be an illness or an infection and it is best to contact your doctor right away.
Various signs of baby teething at 3 months can give you an idea of what’s to come. Your baby will start discovering he has teeth now and will want to chew on and try newer things. The path towards that is riddled with a little bit of pain and a lot of crankiness. By taking small precautions and keeping your baby engaged to distract him from the pain, these days of teething will be quickly behind you.
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9 Big Reasons For Differences Between Husband-Wife After Childbirth
A lot of things change after the arrival of a baby. And while we believe in things like 'change is the only constant', actually dealing with it can get unnerving. Here are the 9 top-most reasons why most couples fight after the arrival of their little munchkin.
9 Reasons Couples Fight after Having a Baby
1. Postpartum Depression
The statistics on mental illnesses like depression and mood swings are a definite eye-opener, and a good reason to take postpartum depression seriously. Studies show that postpartum depression affects women more than we realise, and it has also been suggested that husbands of such women are twice as likely to suffer from postpartum depression too. (Yes, men suffer from PPD too.) While depression manifests in many behavioural ways, one of the common symptoms is constant friction with near and dear ones.
2. Misdirected Frustration
A lot of things change when you have a baby. But the most unnerving change for any mother is that suddenly there is so much happening. A baby is not in a position to comply with what you want. In fact, many believe that you are blessed with just the baby you deserve!
Jokes apart, a lot of the frustration about the baby that the mother cannot vent out properly, get misdirected towards the husband, causing quite a lot of friction between the couple.
3. Sleep Deprivation
Babies mean a lot of work – feeding, bathing, caring for them, tending to their needs can very much occupy a mother's entire day, and many times the night too. In such a situation, she is definitely going to be sleep-deprived. Even for a mother who is getting enough sleep, the quality of the sleep matters. Once a mother, she cannot really rest well unless she knows her baby is absolutely well taken care of. And we all know the effects of lack of sleep.
A stressed out, tired woman, can get angry and snap at things rather easily – and then the poor husband has to bear the brunt!
4. Intimacy Issues
One of the effects of having a baby is that most women become preoccupied with the baby. Even when the baby is sleeping or resting, in their minds mothers keep on thinking about the baby – what to feed her when she wakes up, sterilising her feeding bottles, etc. How and when is such a woman going to find time to be with her husband? Lack of sex can lead to real ugly fights between couples, and the birth of a baby increases the chances of such a situation arising.
5. The Burden of Expectations
Most women in India are expected to simply rise to the occasion and become exemplary icons of motherhood as soon as the baby is put in their arms in the hospital for the first time. However, a lot of women will confess to having felt completely clueless even after several months of having first held their baby.
However, our culture does not allow its women to feel their way around – let alone talk about – this very natural and common emotion. The result? Women feel crushed by the burden of expectations. Without an outlet for their feelings, they are bound to feel restricted, constrained, and in turn end up fighting with the one person they can vent in front of – their husbands.
6. Time Mismanagement
Many a times, having a tiny human being that constantly needs your attention can become overwhelming. In the bargain, women forget about taking care of themselves, and often times also forget that there are other people around them that also need them. Time mismanagement is a very common reason why couples end up fighting after having a baby. Both partners feel their partner is not giving them enough time and/or attention – and this becomes a common breeding ground for disputes.
7. The Grandparents
One of the most excited party in the family that is eagerly looking forward to the arrival of a baby are the grandparents. They want someone they can fuss over, someone they can spoil. Having raised their own children, they have certain notions about child-rearing, parenting, and how children should be disciplined. More often than not, they also end up giving in to their grandchildren, more and more often than they did with their own kids. They may also want to do things differently.
All of these become conflict points not just for the husband and wife, but for the entire family.
8. Finances
Having a baby is an expensive affair. From diapers, to baby clothes, formula feed, toys, prams, swaddles, highchairs, baby hygiene products... the list of things needed never ends. In fact, with each month, it only keeps on expanding. A lot of times this can become reason for conflict between a couples. Both partners may think of different ways in which they can cut costs, and either partner may not agree with the others point of view.
9. Parenting Styles
While this one may become an issue comparatively later in time, it continues to remain one for a long time, sometimes even till the child is well into her teens. Having come from different family backgrounds, both husband and wife can have rather radically different approaches to parenting – especially with respect to disciplining their child. One may want to be kind and gentle, the other may be a staunch believer of 'spare the rod, spoil the child'.
So, these were the main reasons for husband-wife arguments and disagreements after childbirth. They can daunt the most loving and supportive of couples!
When feeling low and in doubt about your marriage at this crucial juncture of life, just remember this: it is a learning experience for the both of you, and you are both growing together. Your baby is a symbol of your love and will bring you closer, not take you apart. Give things some time, reach out to each other and share your thoughts and concerns. This too shall pass. :) Read more
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10 Warning Signs Your Husband is Cheating - Don't Let Them Pass You By Just Like That
Married life can be challenging and exciting at the same time. A woman creates a loving home for herself, placing great trust in her husband, to begin a new family life. But then, what if the trust gets wrecked by a cheating husband? It can be most devastating, without a doubt. Most women may get thoughts of the husband two-timing them from time to time. However, it can be hard to say with certainty if your partner is actually having an affair. Nevertheless, you can always look carefully for some telltale signs to establish whether it is plain jealousy or is he in fact up to something.
Ways to Know Your Husband is Cheating
It can be incredibly hurtful to consider the likelihood of your partner cheating on you. You may feel something is not right though it can be difficult to place a finger on things for sure. It can trigger a roller coaster of emotions like anxiety, stress, fear, insecurity, depression. You may start having sleepless nights, worrying and obsessing about your husband going astray. But in case you feel strongly about it, looking for some warning signals may help you get a clearer picture. Being sensitive to certain red flags can aid you in determining if your partner is on a cheat track. Here are some signs of a guilty cheating husband:
1. New Mannerisms and Behaviour
You may find your husband making up elaborate stories to explain his vanishing acts. He may resort to wise-crack replies or sarcasm as a means to distract you from his inability to provide straight answers. If you notice your husband using trendy expression or phrases or gestures, it may be giving a clue. You need to reflect who has he been spending his time with lately. Also, an unfaithful husband may tend to feel guilty a lot. So, he may act out of guilt and do surprising things to cover up for his deceitful ways. Still, the idea of being alone with you may make him uneasy. He may try and stay away as much as he can. He may spin excuses to dodge being with you on your own.
2. Dramatic Changes in Dress Style
Has your husband started acting like a narcissist recently? Does he seem to be buying new clothes all the time or has become increasingly committed to losing weight? If you are nodding a yes to all these questions, there may be something more than meets the eye.
Men who are having an affair usually take extra pains to dress well and look good regularly. They tend to become conscious of their looks and fitness to impress other women. You can consider this as a cautioning sign especially if your husband was generally careless about his physical appearance earlier.
3. Alteration in Sex Drive
There can be two changes that may get manifested. The more noticeable one is that you may find there is no spark in the bedroom any more. Sex may seem like a chore or an imposition. He may seem less and less excited about sex. Chances are he is getting his action elsewhere. Another change can be that he starts to show off some new moves in the bedroom, something he may have picked up from someone else. He is suddenly more adventurous or requests erotic sexual acts to try and spice up things.
4. Emotionally Distant
Your better half may give the impression of being emotionally distant. He may evade display of affectionate gestures like kissing or hugging you. He may look reluctant to open up regarding his feelings or even simple matters like how he spent his day at work. Physically, your partner may be beside you. Nonetheless, mentally he may appear lost in his thoughts, distracted or withdrawn. He is likely to be absent-minded or pay less attention to all that you do or say.
5. Extremely Defensive Behaviour
A double-dealing husband can become very guarded and self-justifying in his activities so much so that he may escape any meaningful or intimate discussions with you. He may start to argue or fight uselessly over trivial issues on a day-to-day basis. Such behaviour may be indicative of his frustration or guilt of cheating on you. Also, he is more susceptible to over criticism regarding spouse’s conduct like showing him attention, asking him questions about his time spent outside the house.
6. Secrecy about Gadgets
Several lock codes or passwords on the phone, laptop and other social media accounts may suggest that your husband is intent on hiding things from you. More so if he refuses to share them even upon being asked. Other cautionary signs may include receiving many wrong numbers or hang-ups on picking up his phone, husband rushing to answer the call before you may, avoiding to talk in your presence, whispering while talking over the phone, clearing call/chat history or deleting numbers from the call log. Unexplained huge phone bills may be one of the signs of cheating husband long distance.
7. Glaring Paper Trails
It is important for you to take note of your partner’s doing or events to put the pieces of the puzzle together to get the complete picture. You may be suspicious of any unfamiliar phone numbers figuring in the phone bill especially if the call duration appears excessive, if your husband has started collecting the mail before you can, taking more work trips, discouraging you from checking on him at work, attending events and dissuading you from coming along, unusual additional car mileage.
8. Variations in Spending Habits
Husbands who are going off track may at times engross in mystery spending. It may help to be wary of any uncommon spending. For example, you may like to observe if there has been any surge in ATM withdrawals mostly from out-of-town, or increased credit card expenditure. You may like to track the credit card receipts revealing strange purchases or deductions for travel. He may prevent you from seeing his paycheck or even apply for a different credit card without your knowledge.
9. Frequent Late Nights
Do you often find your partner missing from the scene or going to bed without him? Does he tend to stay up till late when other family members have gone to bed? Has he started keeping long working hours or late-nights at work? All this can mean that he is possibly chatting online privately or spending time with someone on the pretext of being at work. Take heed of any deviations of his set routine without an apparent reason or if he is frequently ‘unavailable’ at work when you try to reach him.
10. Erratic Moods
If your husband ordinarily remained stable but now is usually moody, it may mean something is not right. You may see him looking off in the distance, smiling for no clear reason as if walking on sunshine. But then you may see him upset all of a sudden trying to blame work or something random. You may notice his mood transform after a certain phone call or coming home smelling of a different fragrance.
What to Do If Your Husband is Cheating on You
If you are doubtful about your husband being unfaithful, it may do you good to take charge of things and investigate the matter. The longer you avoid dealing with the state of affairs, the worse you may end up feeling. Here are some things you can do if your husband is cheating on you:
Don’t be in a hurry to accuse your husband. Merely observe at first and keep an eye on his demeanour and behaviour to be certain of your doubts. Be patient and do not allow your anger to get the better of you.
Avoid falling in the trap of needless speculations like, "Did I do something to push him away? Am I not good enough for him? Why is it happening to me? Will our relation ever get normal?" All these emotions can take a toll on your health. Stay focused and do not start blaming yourself for his dubious ways.
You may try going through his possessions to uncover some concrete evidence like his phone, laptop, emails, bank statements, travel bag, wallet or even his pant pockets so that you can confront him when the time comes.
It may bear well to confide in someone whom your husband listens to or take into confidence an elderly family member to help you deal with the situation.
Once you are sure of your husband’s infidelity, it may be better to talk to him upfront. Ask for a straight and honest explanation. Be open about your hurt feelings and tell him you deserve to know the truth.
You can also consider getting support through marital counselling.
Women are known to have a solid sense of intuition. Use it along with the power of observation to unearth significant giveaways of your husband’s wavering acts. Refrain from jumping to any conclusions. Preserve your self-esteem and be sure to find out the whole truth before taking definite steps to confront your husband about this.
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A. You should have started going from the very beginning itself once you get to know you’re pregnant but since you haven’t reached that now if you’re pregnancy has been healthy last five months please get it checked with your doctor also if you need to start with any supplements or diet the doctor would advise you after a ultrasound so please visit your gynaecologist
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A. generally it is available from Indian academy growth chart download from Google. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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