Why do newborns have a lot of yellow eye mucus? When can newborns take a plane?

Many times, we need to spend a lot of time to take care of newborns. So, why do newborns have a lot of yellow eye mucus?

Newborn baby's eye mucus is yellow and sticky

1. The most common cause of getting a sore throat is getting a fever. One of the symptoms of getting a sore throat is a lot of yellow and sticky eye mucus in babies. Generally, mothers usually think that this kind of sore throat is caused by eating milk powder. In fact, there are many reasons for babies to get a sore throat, and it is normal for most babies to get a sore throat.

Solution: According to mothers' experience, the best thing for babies to do when they get hot is to let them drink more water, especially when the weather is very dry. When the baby reaches a certain age, you can also feed him some vegetables and fruits, but don't eat spicy or fried foods as complementary foods.

2. Congenital tear duct obstruction usually occurs 1-2 weeks after the baby is born. It looks like the baby has tears in his eyes. In fact, it is what doctors call neonatal dacryocystitis, which is caused by the blockage of the tear duct. 3-4 weeks after birth, the baby's tear glands gradually develop and become fully developed. After the baby is one month old, you should observe whether the baby has tearful eyes and increased eye mucus. The tears of a two-month-old baby gradually increase. At this time, it is normal for the baby to shed tears if he cries. If the baby has tears when he is not crying, or both eyes are always watery, then parents should be vigilant, especially if one eye has tears and the other eye has no tears, which is more indicative of abnormality.

Solution: The baby's bathtub and washbasin should be disinfected regularly, and towels, handkerchiefs and toilet paper should be used exclusively. Use saline cotton swabs frequently to clean the baby's eye secretions to prevent infection.

Nose massage method: If there is purulent secretion in the baby's eyes, parents can press the base of the baby's nose and the middle of the inner canthus of the eye with the tip of their index finger, and squeeze towards the eye. Pus can be seen flowing out from the corner of the eye. Wipe it clean for the baby.

3. Bacterial infection If the baby not only has a lot of yellow eye mucus, but also has red and congested eyes, this may be because bacteria have invaded the lacrimal sac, multiplied and festered inside, and the pus filled the entire lacrimal sac, which could not be excreted and accumulated in the corner of the eye. There may be complications of keratitis, and the cornea may turn from black to white to form white spots. If not treated in time, it will affect the baby's vision development.

Solution: If this happens, do not use eye drops without authorization, and go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

When can a newborn baby fly?

1. Time

The prerequisite is that the child must be a newborn without any complications. For example, premature babies are not allowed to take the plane. Sally Nethersor, MD of Boston Children's Hospital, pointed out that normal babies after 2 weeks can take the plane, which is also the minimum age that major airlines can accept without any doctor's certificate. French pediatrician Ryan suggested: For safety reasons, it is safer to wait until the child is 2-3 months old before taking him on a plane.

2. Preparation before taking a flight

Before flying, mothers should first ask your pediatrician whether your child is suitable for flying. At least you can have a physical examination of your baby before flying to see if he is suitable for flying. You need to communicate with the pediatrician how long the flight will take and whether the child's health is suitable. If you have to take your baby on a flight before she is 2 weeks old, you must ask your pediatrician to issue a certificate of the relevant birth time and obtain his permission to provide it to the airline before arranging your flight. In addition, as a new mother, you must also confirm with your obstetrician to ensure that your body is healthy enough to fly.

3. Locator

Federal aviation guidelines allow infants under 2 years old to sit on their parents' laps or in their arms during the flight, but the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that children of any age should have their own separate seat. Airlines also allow you to buy a car safety seat in advance and bring it on board, so that parents can free their hands during the flight and the baby's safety can be better guaranteed.

4. During the voyage

Air pressure during a flight can cause discomfort in your baby's ears. Jay Hawke, MD, recommends breastfeeding or bottle-feeding your baby during takeoff and landing, as the sucking action helps equalize the pressure in his ears. Another option is to book an aisle seat, which makes it easier to comfort a newborn or change a diaper, Dr. Nethersauer said. To make your trip more comfortable, drinking soft drinks can prevent the risk of blood clots, which are common in new mothers who have just given birth.

Things to note when your baby takes a plane for the first time

1. Travel food: If you are a breastfeeding mother, be sure to prepare enough drinking water for yourself, and be especially careful with hot drinks when flying to prevent the plane from shaking or accidentally scalding your baby.

If your baby is feeding with formula, bring enough formula for the plane before you go out. Ask the flight attendant to prepare drinking water in advance before feeding. The safest water temperature is room temperature. Be sure to test the milk temperature with the back of your hand before feeding.

If your baby has already started eating solid food, just bring enough baby food for the trip, or ask the airline to prepare baby meals in advance. For easy cleaning, you can bring a slightly larger bib for your baby that can cover most clothes and has a plastic or waterproof layer for easy cleaning and reuse. Baby hand and mouth cleansing wipes are also a must-have to ensure the baby's hand and mouth hygiene at all times.

2. Care products: Regardless of the distance of the flight, parents should bring enough diapers and bags for dirty diapers for the baby in advance. Don't forget the special fiber cleaning cotton and diaper cream for wiping the baby's buttocks, which can keep the baby's buttocks fresh and comfortable during the journey. Bring moisturizer, after all, the air in the cabin is relatively dry, and applying some occasionally can keep the baby hydrated!

3. Entertainment toys: Bring a few toys that your baby likes, such as a comfort bear, a cloth book, etc., so that he can cope with the boredom of the journey. It is best not to give him all the toys at once, but to take them out one by one slowly, and then give him a new one when he gets tired of playing with one.

For babies, it is very important to protect their eardrums during flight, because their eardrums are thinner than those of adults and can withstand much less pressure. Parents should pay special attention to the time of takeoff and landing, and take correct and effective measures to open the baby's Eustachian tube to prevent the occurrence of aerotitis media.

Precautions for cleaning newborn baby's eye mucus

1. When parents are cleaning their baby's eye boogers, they should be gentle to the baby and not use too much force to prevent damage to the baby's eyes.

2. Do not touch the baby's eyes directly with your hands or wipe the baby's eyes with unclean cloth. Parents should use disposable sterilized gauze.

3. When using eye drops on your baby, keep the baby facing away from the light and keep the baby in a horizontal position. If you want the baby to open his eyes consciously, you can gently shake the baby, so that the eye drops can be successfully dripped in.

4. Mothers should not wipe the baby's eyes repeatedly for a long time, as this will make the baby more susceptible to bacterial infection.