Baby's navel bleeding during confinement

A new life is the hope of a family. It witnesses the love of its parents and is the continuation of life. Every family pays special attention to the newborn. Of course, since the new life has weak resistance and no ability to protect itself, it needs the careful care of every family member. So what is the reason for bleeding in the belly button of a baby during the confinement period? How should mothers take good care of their babies?

1. First of all, disinfection is necessary. 95% alcohol can be used to help dry the baby's umbilical cord on a daily basis, and it can also reduce the problem of bacterial infection. Generally speaking, the umbilical cord will fall off cleanly within two weeks after the baby is born without any adverse reactions. If there is bleeding, parents can wipe off the blood with 75% ethanol and then bandage it with professional sterilized gauze. Under normal circumstances, it will heal in a few days. During this period, the mother should pay attention to whether the wound is healing and keep the entire belly button dry. If it does not heal but some suppuration or other discomfort occurs, it is recommended to ask a pediatrician to check it.

2. Pay attention to whether there is excessive secretion around the baby's belly, and pay special attention to keeping it clean. Every time after giving your baby a bath, remember to wipe the moisture around the belly button in time. Here is a reminder: do not sprinkle talcum powder directly around the baby's belly button. Every time you change your baby's diaper, be sure to check whether the baby's belly button is dry. If it is not dry, it is recommended to wipe it with 95% alcohol, which will help the belly button fall off quickly.

3. Many babies will have umbilical polyps that cannot completely disappear after the umbilical cord is cut. At this time, it is recommended to see a doctor to use chemical substances to help destroy the granules. At this time, special attention should be paid to whether the umbilical polyps will become infected.

4. If the baby's umbilical cord continues to leak fluid or has other abnormalities, it is recommended to go directly to the hospital for treatment.

5. Pay attention to changing diapers frequently on a daily basis. Remember not to cover the baby's belly button with a diaper. Do not let the umbilical cord enter water before the umbilical cord is completely healed. You can choose to use the sponging method when bathing. If you are receiving treatment with the doctor's medication, pay attention to changing the dressing in time.

6. If the baby's navel is bleeding and at the same time inflamed, with pus or other symptoms, such as not crying or not crying at all, mothers should pay attention to whether the baby has been infected with sepsis. If so, treatment should be started as soon as possible.

It should be said that under normal circumstances, the baby's belly button will fall off within half a month, and during this period mothers only need to pay attention to daily care. At the same time, we should also avoid some nursing misunderstandings.

1. Some expectant mothers see their baby's belly button falling off while caring for it, but they are worried that it may accidentally touch other clothes and cause pain to the baby when it falls off. Therefore, you wrap it with gauze. In fact, this is very unnecessary. The tighter you wrap it, the more likely the baby's belly button will feel stuffy and hot, which is more likely to cause discomfort.

2. Using talcum powder. It has been proven in modern times that talcum powder is harmful rather than beneficial to babies, especially when sprinkled on the belly button, it is more likely to affect the healing of the wound.

3. Picking with your hands when the hair is not clean is a big taboo. The baby's skin is very sensitive. It is best to let it fall off naturally. If you pick it with your hands, it will easily cause bleeding in the navel.

In fact, as someone who has been through this, I think the baby's belly button is not that difficult to care for. You just need to remember the details mentioned above.