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Is kajal good for baby?
Kajal for baby – This is a question we are often asked and I understand how confusing it is for first time moms to make a decision. On one hand, you have parents and other elders in your family advising you to use kajal and on the other hand, you doctor and the internet may be advising you against the same. Today, we try to look at the pros and cons of each and how we can get the same benefits while avoiding the harms they may cause.
What is Kajal for Baby?
Kajal or death or kohl is basically the carbon residue that remains when you burn oil or ghee or similar products. Many people prefer to make kajal at home by heating ghee, oil or sandalwood. The residue is collected in a container over a burning flame, mixed with ghee sometimes and then used as kajal. This residue is a type of carbon that is used as kajal for a child.
Why kohl or kajal for a child encouraged by many? What are the benefits kajal?
Application process kajal the eyes of a child are age and people have been applying kajal for various reasons. Here we look at some of the benefits that many people traditionally believe in.
- Kajal makes baby’s eyes bigger and can make them bigger – Although kajal makes the eyes bigger, there is no way that the size of the eyes can change by using kajal.
- Kajal corrects the eyes – There is no scientific evidence for this belief. In fact, many experts believe that anything foreign to the eyes will only harm them.
- Kajal keeps baby’s eyes and comforts them – Kajal will not keep your baby’s eyes cool, instead it can cause itchiness, watery eyes and infection.
- Kajal prevents the evil eye and protects the child – However, this is a matter of faith. There is no rational explanation for the evil eye and its consequences.
Why kajal for a child is not recommended?
You will see that doctors do not recommend putting kajal in a child’s eyes. Here are some of the top reasons.
- There is no scientific evidence to support the superstitions associated with kajal. There is no evidence that kajal can change a child’s eyes or enlarge them.
- Kajal or kohl is an unusual product and the eyes are one of the most delicate parts of the human body. Any foreign object can damage the eye.
- Kajal in the eyes can cause itchiness, watery eyes and severe infections.
- Kajal in the eyes can be washed off in the shower and can block the small opening between the nose and eyes, which can cause tears to stop flowing. This can cause watery and sticky eyes.
- They are usually bought at the store kajal they contain lead, which is very harmful.
- Germs from your fingers or oil can get into the eyes and cause infections in the baby’s eyes.
Can you use homemade kajal on a child?
It is better to avoid putting kajal in the eyes, whether it is at home or in the store. As we mentioned earlier, germs from your fingers or an ointment can get into the eyes and cause an infection in the baby’s eyes.
What to do if your family insists on putting kajal on the child’s eyes?
You can try and tell family members that the doctor advised not to put kajal on the eyes. Other than that, you can do the following to keep the seniors from doing it
- To calm them, you can put a drop of kajal on the child’s forehead or under the foot or behind the ear as many say to get rid of the evil eye. This way you are putting them at ease, and not putting your child’s eyes at risk.
- You can also put something outside like black thread or black beads for the same purpose.
How to make kajal at home?
Here is a simple way that kajal they are traditionally made. You can make kajal like this, but don’t put it on the baby’s eyes. You can use it on the forehead or behind the ear or on the bottom of the foot.
Below is a popular way to use mustard oil.
Ingredients:
- Mustard oil
- Three clay lamps
- Steel plate
- Ghee
How to do it:
- The first step is to make kohl. To do this, add mustard oil in a clay lamp or diya.
- After that, soak one or two cotton strings in this oil and light it.
- Now place two plates or dias upside down on either side of the burning lamp.
- Then, cover the dishes with a metal plate.
- You can leave the diya burning for several hours
- You will see kohl or soot collected inside the metal bowl.
- Keep this kohl in a container with a spoon or knife.
- Take a bowl and add ghee to it.
- You can also take vitamin E oil instead of ghee.
- Add kohl in it and mix the ingredients.
- Store this kajal in a clean metal container.
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