Mum and paramedic Nikki, whose popular Instagram page gives tips to keep newborns safe, has warned parents of the dangers of loose hairs wrapping around a baby's fingers and toesMum warns parents about the shocking damage one hair strand can have on their babyA vigilant mum has warned parents about how much damage a single strand of hair can do to a newborn baby. The highly preventable condition happens when a loose strand of hair wraps itself around the newborn's growing digits or limbs, cutting off blood circulation. Nikki warned that if the hair cream doesn't loosen the strand, you should visit A&E immediately. Dr Donald McGregor of the Royal College of Paediatrics confirmed tourniquet syndrome is a very real and present danger in the home of a newborn. Image: tinyheartseducation) tinyheartseducation) Image: tinyheartseducation) tinyheartseducation)"We're not entirely sure why they can wrap so tightly but hair is softer when wet and contracts and stiffens when dry so that might be a factor.'

Source: Daily Mirror August 07, 2021 22:30 UTC