18 month old with bags under her eyes?

try more drinks and more sleep.

two common causes are dehydration and tiredness

The problems with eye bags usually start small. You may notice a barely visible "pillow" of puffiness just below the lower lid. If you leave it untreated, it can billow out further. Then, over time, it gives way to a full-blown bag. But how and why does the puffiness start? One cause, experts say, is the natural aging process. "There is a certain amount of fat naturally in the under-eye area, it's held in place by ligaments. As you age, the ligaments get weaker, allowing the fat to push forward, forming that little puffy pillow under your eye." As time goes on, the puff gets bigger, he says. Then skin loses elasticity, allowing the formation of those loose wads of skin we call "bags." A lot of it has to do with heredity. It can be a structural, anatomic, genetic issue that simply causes some people to develop this problem sooner than others. But it's not just heredity. Lifestyle factors matter too. Do you consistently cheat yourself of sleep? Do you eat a lot of salty food snacks and retain a lot of water? Are you getting enough exercise? all these things can cause bags to form a lot sooner. Sometimes, a chronic sinus condition or a nasal allergy can result in under-eye puffiness. The continual swelling and deflating that goes on can contribute to loose skin and eventually bags. So, if you find yourself with a stuffy nose, pain over the brow or cheek bone, or watery, itchy eyes at the same time your eyes look the puffiest, it's important to see an allergist. Sometimes the puffiness can be substantially reduced once you treat the underlying allergy or sinus condition. What also may help is using an extra pillow when you sleep, or a wedge that props your head up higher. This can help create some drainage that might make the eyes look less puffy in the mornings. Treatment options: Folklore is filled with temporary fixes for puffy eyes. One of the most popular treatments -- covering the puffy area with frozen tea bags, cucumber slices, or the back of an ice-cold spoon -- may actually provide some temporary relief. In all these instances, it's really the cold that is working. It's temporarily taking down the swelling. green tea bags may work particularly well. That's because they contain a natural anti-inflammatory chemical known as EGCG, which can reduce fluid build-up that contributes to puffiness. If you're looking for a temporary fix that lasts a bit longer, experts say the new injectable wrinkle fillers, such as Restylane or Juvederm, can help. For more permanent results that last up to 20 years or more, nothing beats a surgical eyelift. This involves inserting a tiny electronic probe directly into the "puff" to melt the fat.

I have heard that asthma can cause bags under the eyes in toddlers. My daughter does not have asthma, however, and occasionally we notice the on her too. It's usually after she hasn't slept well, and they go away as soon as she catches up on her sleep. If the bags stay for a couple of days I would check with the doctor to make sure it isn't something more serious that should be corrected.

Yes allergies will cause bags under your eyes. I have had allergies and asthma since I was 9 months old. Sneezing and rubbing her nose is an indication she is being bothered by something in her environment.

My daughter is 17 months and when she gets tierd she gets dark purple bags under her eyes too. Don't worie it is normal in some children. My parents said that I did the same thing as a baby and now at 30 I still get them. lol so it's ok.

i was wondering that myself. cuz my daughter who is 16 months old has bags under her eyes. i think it may be from allergies cuz we have cats. but my sister in law told me to get her checked out cuz her 1 year old had bags under her eyes. and she end up having low iron. so now she takes iron pills every day. u should take her to the doctor so they can determine wheather or not she has allergies or something else.

well i dont know about babies but im 16 and have bags under my eyes...and like they are there even when i get alot of sleep...i have had them since i was like 10...its really weird

tired maybe?