Being a new mom can be exciting, overwhelming and a little bit scary. Seeing your newborn smile makes all of the sleepless nights worth it. But hearing them cry can send a wave of panic through your body, especially when you've tried everything you can think of to calm them down and it's not working. There's one specific dangerous situation that can end up being the reason for a baby's cries. This is something that every parent should be aware of.
Young parents Scott and Jessica Walker of Wichita, Kansas ran into this situation with their daughter. She was crying all day and there seemed to be no apparent reason why she couldn't calm down. Mom Jessica eventually took off her daughter's socks, hoping it would soothe her. After taking off the socks, she noticed that her daughter's toe was red and swollen.
A Warning To Parents
It turned out that a small hair had twisted around her daughter's toe. It might sound hard to believe, but it's a common problem. A hair can easily get caught in a child's sock and twist tightly around their small toes. This can cause severe pain, as it block blood circulation. As the toe swells, it becomes more and more difficult to spot the hair.