Yes, baby lip blisters can hurt, and the skin around them can be sore.
Lip blisters on babies, sometimes caused by vigorous sucking during breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, can become painful. While some blisters may not cause significant discomfort, especially if solely due to sucking, others can break and leak, leading to soreness. This discomfort can make the baby fussy and potentially cause difficulty with feeding. If the blisters are caused by an infection or other underlying issue, they are more likely to be painful.
Here's a breakdown:
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Sucking Blisters: These might not always be painful if they're purely from the friction of sucking.
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Broken Blisters: When blisters break, the exposed skin becomes sensitive and can cause pain and irritation.
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Infected Blisters: If a blister becomes infected, the level of pain will increase.
It's important to monitor the blisters and consult with a pediatrician if they appear infected (redness, pus), cause significant pain, or interfere with feeding.
