What is the matter with the black hair on the newborn's ears? Pay attention to two situations

The ears are important organs and need our good protection. So, what is the matter with the black hair on the ears of newborns?

What is the cause of black hair on the newborn's ears?

1. Lanugo

The black hair on the ears of newborns is mostly lanugo, which usually forms in the third trimester of pregnancy and is present in most full-term babies at birth. Lanugo usually appears on specific parts of the baby's body, including the back, shoulders, ears, and forehead. Lanugo usually falls off in the first week after the baby is born, but it may not fall off until a few months later.

Notice:

Never be smart and use a razor to shave your baby's hair, so as not to hurt the baby's delicate skin and hair follicles, because the hair will fall out automatically over time.

2. External auditory canal hirsutism

If the black hair on the baby's ears is very long and thick, and has not receded after 6 months, it is very likely that it is external auditory canal hypertrichosis. The pathogenic gene of this type of genetic disease is located on the Y chromosome, and there is no corresponding gene on the X chromosome, so these genes can only be passed on with the Y chromosome, from father to son, son to grandson, and so on. Therefore, it is called "all male inheritance."

Tips:

The hair in the external auditory canal will become more obvious as you age. If you think it is unsightly, you can buy an electric nose hair trimmer to cut it off. Most nose hair trimmers have this function.

How to take care of your baby's ears

First step: ear cleaning

The outer surface of the ear is in direct contact with the external environment, and frequent spitting up and sweating may cause dirt to stick to the ear and form lumps. Therefore, parents should pay as much attention to washing the ears as they do to washing the face.

Cleaning method: First rub the baby bath gel into bubbles on your hands, then use your fingers to gently rub the back of the ears and the auricle, massage gently, and finally wipe clean with wrung-out gauze.

At the entrance of the ear, you can use a cotton swab dipped in baby oil to gently wipe it. Be careful not to go too deep to prevent the baby's head from moving suddenly and injuring the ear canal mucosa.

Step 2: Be gentle with earwax

Earwax is different from eye mucus. It has certain physiological functions. When it encounters dry air, it will become thin flakes or sticky oily, blocking the invasion of dust, water and small flies. At the same time, it can buffer noise and inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria. It is the protector of the eardrum!

Don't be a mysophobic parent. Earwax can fall off and be discharged by itself through actions such as chewing, opening the mouth or yawning, as well as with the help of movements of the jaw and other joints. Never dig it out without permission.

Step 3: Beware of environmental noise

The harm of noise to the ears should not be underestimated, especially high-decibel noise. In addition, babies cannot actively avoid noise like adults, so they will be more harmed. Do not take your baby to KTV, bars and other noisy places, and do not use headphones for your baby. Not only is the decibel high, but it will also bring strong internal and external pressure to the ears, which is not conducive to ear development.

Parents should help their babies recognize high-decibel noises in time and teach them the correct ways to avoid them, such as opening their mouths, turning their ears towards a quiet direction and running away, or temporarily covering the opening of the external auditory canal with their fingers.

Step 4: Pay attention to your physiological posture

When feeding a baby, the baby's head should be kept slightly elevated, and this position should be maintained for a while after feeding. Do not lay the baby flat immediately to avoid spitting up or spilling milk, and milk flowing into the ear canal. At the same time, pay attention to the sleeping position. When the baby lies on his side, the ear should be flattened to avoid twisting and pressure on the auricle.

At the same time, do not tilt your head when bathing or swimming to avoid water entering the ear canal. If water gets into the ear, use a cotton swab or cotton ball to remove the dirty water in the ear in time.

Do newborn babies need to have their ears pulled?

There is no need to pull the ears of a newborn baby.

The older generation will say that after a baby is born, the baby's ears need to be pulled so that they don't grow close to the scalp and will look good. In fact, this is nonsense. Because the baby's skin is delicate and the auricle cartilage is fragile, if you pull the baby's ears without authorization, it is easy to cause damage to the ear cartilage and cause local inflammation. Therefore, never pull the ears of a newborn.

What to do if water gets into the newborn's ears

1. First, use a dry towel or gauze to wipe all the water off the baby's ear, then gently put a clean cotton ball into the baby's ear, but don't push the cotton ball in hard.

2. Tilt the baby's head towards the side where it enters the water, and let the cotton ball automatically absorb the water. Take it out when the cotton ball becomes wet.

PS: If there is no improvement after emergency treatment and the baby still feels uncomfortable, parents should take the baby to the hospital and seek professional treatment from a doctor.