What should I do if my baby’s legs and neck are submerged?

Question 1: My baby is 17 days old, why is his neck so flooded? How to deal with it? Dr. Luo Zhen’s answer: Because babies have short necks and the wrinkled skin on their necks are superimposed, they are particularly prone to sweating, redness, and even ulceration. It is recommended that the baby lie down more often and raise his head more often when he is awake, which can naturally open the neck and make the skin in the folds breathable. Also, after cleaning the area, remember to use a dry soft towel to dry the area. Do not rub it hard to avoid aggravating the symptoms. For local redness, parents can put dry soft gauze on the neck folds and replace it every few hours. For ulcerated areas, you can apply Baiduobang ointment to relieve them. Question 2: The newborn was born on the eighth day. During the birth, the tip of the head was exposed, and after being stuck for two minutes, the doctor who delivered the baby had to forcefully pull it out. Now the baby\’s hands shake frequently, which occurs many times a day. This phenomenon occurs even when sleeping and feeding. I would like to ask, was the brain deprived of oxygen during the birth? Do I need to do brain CT and EEG? Dr. Cui Lixia answered: In this case, the child can be evaluated and a neurobehavioral examination (NBNA score) done. If the score is 37 or above (out of 40 points), it is not a big problem. You only need to continue to monitor the child\’s development. Question 3: My baby is 2 years old. He eats a lot at one time and wants to eat even after finishing the meal. He always feels like he is not full. Doctor, what\’s going on? I am very worried… Dr. Xu Lijuan answered: If the weight gain is normal, it is not a problem for the child to eat a lot. If you want to do some tests, you can check your thyroid function and blood sugar.