How to take care of the navel of a newborn baby

Babies are our future, so after the baby is born, parents’ minds are all about the baby’s health and growth. However, because the umbilical cord has just fallen off after the baby is born, infection and inflammation may occur. Therefore, the navel care of the newborn baby must be done well. So how to take good care of the navel of the newborn baby? Next, I will give you a detailed introduction on how to care for the belly button of a newborn baby.

1. Do not rub the umbilical cord stump: When the umbilical cord has not fallen off or has just fallen off, avoid irritation of the baby's navel by clothes and diapers. You can fold the upper front end of the diaper down a little to reduce the friction of the diaper on the umbilical cord stump.

2. If there is secretion from the umbilical cord: The healing umbilical cord stump often exudes clear or light yellow viscous liquid. This is normal fluid seeping from the healing umbilical cord stump. Gently wiping the umbilical cord stump with dry gauze can also speed up the healing of the belly button.

3. Keep the belly button dry: Once the umbilical cord is soaked with water or urine, immediately wipe it dry with a dry cotton ball or clean soft gauze, and then disinfect it with an alcohol swab. Your baby should not be bathed in a tub until the umbilical cord falls off. You can wash your upper body first, dry it, and then wash your lower body.

4. If the umbilical cord does not fall off: Generally, the baby's umbilical cord will gradually turn black and harden, and fall off in 1 to 2 weeks. If your baby's umbilical cord has not fallen off after 2 weeks, you should observe the condition of the umbilical cord carefully as long as there are no signs of infection. In addition, you can use alcohol to wipe the baby's navel to keep the umbilical cord stump dry, accelerate the shedding of the umbilical cord stump and the healing of the navel.

The above is an introduction to the belly button care methods for newborn babies. At this point, I have reason to believe that after the above detailed introduction, everyone should have a comprehensive and full understanding and knowledge of the belly button care methods for newborn babies. Babies are our future and the future of this country, so ensuring the baby’s health is our unshirkable responsibility.