What to do if the newborn's eyes fall out

When the belly button of a newborn falls off, parents don’t know what to do, which can easily lead to bacterial infection in the newborn. Some newborns may even have fluid exudation after the belly button falls off. In this case, you can wipe it with alcohol to avoid bacterial invasion as much as possible. In addition, you should also clean this part of your baby when bathing him every day, and do not let water accumulate in this part of your baby.

Stage 1 : Before the umbilical cord falls off

When the umbilical cord is cut, a wound is formed, which is an important portal for bacteria to invade the newborn's body. In mild cases, it can cause omphalitis, and in severe cases, it often leads to sepsis and death. Therefore, the disinfection and care of the umbilical cord is very important.

Stage 2 : After the umbilical cord falls off

After the umbilical cord falls off, there will often be a small amount of exudate in the navel fossa. At this time, you can use a 75% alcohol cotton swab to clean the navel fossa and then cover it with sterilized gauze.

1. If you use a commercially available baby bath bed for bathing, it is best to place a dry, soft towel on the baby's belly button.

2. The bathing time for the baby should not be too long, 15 to 20 minutes is appropriate. After washing, quickly use a cotton swab dipped in warm water or disinfectant alcohol (or disinfectant, as long as it is medical grade) to clean the baby's belly button. Do not let water accumulate in the belly button.

3. It is best not to breastfeed for about an hour before and after taking a bath.

4. Pay special attention to keeping the navel area warm. It is best to put a small belly band on your baby.

5. Pay attention to your baby's daily bowel movements. If diarrhea persists for three days, see a doctor immediately!

6. If the baby's belly button is fully grown and the room temperature is above 22 degrees, you can often caress the baby's belly button. Be sure to moisten your hands before caressing, and gently massage the baby's abdomen in a clockwise direction with your palms.

The nutrition for the fetus is supplied by the mother through the navel and the fetus has to pass through the necessary channel to excrete waste. Under normal circumstances, the umbilical cord will naturally shrink within 24 to 48 hours after birth, begin to fall off within 3 to 4 days, and heal on its own within 10 to 15 days. After the umbilical cord of a newborn baby is tied, the blood vessels in the umbilical pit have not yet completely closed. In addition, water is prone to accumulate in the umbilical pit and is not easy to dry. Therefore, it is easy for bacteria to breed and cause infection, and in severe cases, sepsis may even occur.