What to do if your newborn’s lips are dry and flaky

Newborn dry lips skin may be insufficient milk or environmental dryness caused by, it is recommended that timely supplemental water, to maintain a certain degree of indoor humidity. If the dry lips are caused by pathologic dehydration, it is necessary to identify the cause of the disease and give targeted treatment. If the newborn’s milk intake is insufficient or the environment is too dry, it may lead to dry skinned lips. At this time, it is necessary to pay attention to feed on demand, keep the indoor air fresh and moist, and the temperature and humidity are appropriate. If the newborn’s lips are dry and skinned and at the same time there are sunken eyes, low urine, dry skin, poor elasticity, poor mental state and other symptoms, this may be caused by pathologic dehydration, it is recommended to rehydrate with rehydration salts and so on in a timely manner. At the same time, it is also necessary to carry out targeted treatment for the causes of dehydration. Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, if the newborn’s lips are dry and skinned severely or have not improved, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner.