There are a couple reasons that a hair tourniquet is dangerous:
- If circulation is blocked for too long and is not able to be restored, babies can lose the affected toe(s).
Here are a few things you can do to reduce the chances of your baby suffering a serious injury from a hair tourniquet:- Vacuum and mop regularly to pick up loose hairs from the floor.
What to Do if You Find a Hair Wrapped Around Your Baby’s Toes
First, I called my husband into the bathroom and asked him to help hold our daughter’s leg still so I could work the tangles loose with my fingernails.