Patient's question:
Usually, I don't give the baby much water. In the past two days, I have been breastfeeding, but haven't eaten anything salty. Moreover, since birth, the baby has been on a low-salt diet. What kind of assistance do you need: What is the reason for the baby's dry lips? How to treat it?Doctor's answer:
Baby's dry lips can be treated with vitamin B2, and local application of tetracycline ointment.5 Steps to Protect Baby's Lips in Winter
Dry winter air often causes a child's lips to become dry. Keeping lips moisturized and locking in moisture are key to caring for baby lips in winter. During dry seasons, some children may habitually lick their lips to moisten them, which often backfires—more licking leads to drier lips and a drier mouth. Therefore, when a child's lips are dry, mothers should encourage them to drink more water, apply lip balm, and remind them firmly not to lick their lips.