What is the reason for the baby's belly button to be red?

The baby's belly button is the interface of the umbilical cord where the fetus has just been separated from the mother. The umbilical cord of a newborn baby needs to be well cared for. If the child's umbilical cord encounters any accident, the child will be invaded by many diseases. Some babies' belly buttons may even turn red. Why do some babies' belly buttons turn red? Let's take a look at the specific situation first.

Symptoms and care

1. If the baby's navel is not closed well, when the baby cries, coughs or has diarrhea, the nearby intestines will be squeezed out of the abdominal wall, forming a round bag, which is an umbilical hernia.

2. The harder the baby cries, the higher the abdominal pressure will be, and the bigger and more obvious the umbilical hernia will become.

3. The bag caused by umbilical hernia feels very soft. Generally speaking, it can be reset after pressing. However, when the umbilical hernia is stuck in the navel for a long time, it may become incarcerated and cannot be pushed back manually. Such situations require emergency medical attention. Because the intestinal wall is under pressure and blood circulation is poor, there is a risk of intestinal ischemia and necrosis.

If the bulge of the baby's umbilical hernia is less than 5 cm, then parents do not need to worry too much. Umbilical hernia can heal naturally as the baby grows older and the abdominal wall muscles strengthen, and there will be no adverse effects afterwards. About 80% of babies will recover before 1 year old, and 90% of babies will recover before 2 years old.

However, if the baby still has umbilical hernia after the age of 2, the mother should pay special attention and consult a doctor to choose a treatment method.

A new life requires careful care from parents. If the baby's belly button is found to be protruding, it is necessary to determine whether it is an umbilical hernia based on the symptoms so that reasonable care measures can be taken.

The above is an analysis of the reasons why the baby’s belly button turns red. I hope that this analysis can help the worried parents. Children are the flesh and blood of one’s life. No matter what the reason is, I believe that parents will not give up their children. I wish you all a happy family.