The baby's belly button fell off and there was some bleeding

If parents find that their baby's belly button has fallen off and is bleeding a little, they should think that this is a trivial matter and is normal, and ignore the problem. If the baby's belly button falls off and there is some bleeding, it is very likely to cause infection. If further treatment is required, the baby may suffer. So what should I do if my baby’s belly button falls off and there is some bleeding? Here are some solutions for your baby’s belly button that has fallen off and is bleeding.

What to do if the newborn's navel bleeds

1. Care for a newborn's detached belly button. When the baby's belly button has not fallen off yet, parents should disinfect the baby's belly button with alcohol to prevent infection. The baby's belly button has been disinfected and will be drier, which can speed up the shedding of the belly button. Generally speaking, it takes a week or ten days for a baby's belly button to fall off. Generally it will not exceed half a month. After the belly button falls off, if you find that the baby's belly button is bleeding, you should wipe the bleeding area with medical alcohol, and then gently bandage the baby's belly button with clean gauze. If there are no other factors affecting the bleeding, it will heal within a few days.

2. Ensure the navel area is clean. If the baby's belly button has ever had bleeding problems, then you need to know how to clean the belly button to ensure that the baby's belly button is clean. There will be some secretions in the belly button. When bathing your baby, remember to wipe off the water in the belly button area and disinfect it with alcohol. In summer, many babies will use talcum powder. Remember not to let the baby’s belly button touch the talcum powder.

3. Prevent infection of navel polyps. After the baby's umbilical cord is cut short, the polyps in the baby's belly button will gradually subside. At this stage, it is necessary to prevent the polyps from becoming infected. If the polyp buds take a long time to dry, it is recommended to receive treatment from a doctor. The doctor will use chemical substances to treat the polyp buds so that they will fall off as soon as possible.

4. Seek medical attention promptly. If the baby's navel bleeding is severe, it cannot be ignored. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.

Principles of baby umbilical cord care

In addition to understanding how to deal with newborn navel bleeding, in order to prevent similar problems from occurring.

1. Ensure your navel is dry. When caring for a newborn, it is best not to let the baby's belly button touch water and keep the belly button area dry to prevent infection.

2. Avoid friction. The navel of a child is a relatively vulnerable area.

3. Avoid stuffiness. In summer, when the temperature is high, the baby's belly button should not be in a stuffy environment.