What is the black color inside the newborn's belly button?

The belly button of a newborn baby will generally fall off, and the black stuff inside the belly button is mostly blood scab. Parents do not need to deal with it specially. Before the baby's umbilical cord falls off, parents must pay attention to disinfect the belly button area to prevent infection. Also, parents must pay attention to keeping the baby warm and never let the baby catch a cold. Give the child more warm water to promote the baby's excretion, and pay more attention to observing the baby carefully.

Where does belly button dirt come from?

The skin of the belly button is very thin, and like the skin elsewhere on the body, it secretes sweat, sebum, and dandruff, which together over time form dirt. These dirts accumulate in the groove of the belly button and are not easy to remove, which is what we call the dirt on the belly button.

How to take care of the belly button of a newborn baby?

After bathing every day, you should disinfect with 75% alcohol, wiping from the center of the navel in a spiral shape to the surrounding areas. Do not rub back and forth randomly to avoid bringing bacteria on the surrounding skin into the navel. Generally, 1 to 2 times a day is enough, and the navel will be dry after 2 to 3 days.

It is not recommended to cover or bandage the umbilical cord stump with a dressing. After changing the diaper, remember to fold the diaper part close to the belly button downwards.

If you notice redness, smelly discharge, or a foul odor around your baby's navel, go to the hospital immediately.

The belly buttons of most babies look black and seem very dirty. This is mainly caused by pigmentation in the belly button. As the baby gets older, more pigment is deposited in the belly button, and the color looks darker. In addition, the belly button is a depression, and it is not easy to clean inside when bathing, so the skin at the belly button looks very different from the surrounding skin.

Although the baby's belly button looks a little dirty, it has no effect on the baby, so parents should try not to try to remove the pigmentation on the baby's belly button, because if you use too much force, it will irritate the baby's belly button skin and sometimes even cause infection in the belly button.

It is recommended not to pick the baby's belly button with your hands

It is recommended not to pick the belly button, because the belly button is the closest to the internal organs. If you pick the belly button hard, it is easy to break the belly button wall, and bacteria will take advantage of the opportunity to enter, easily causing infection, and even sepsis! In addition, picking the belly button hard will have a strong stimulating effect on the internal organs, especially the small intestine, which can easily lead to abdominal pain.

Things to note when cleaning your baby's belly button

1. When cleaning your baby's belly button, remember to keep your hands clean and be gentle. If the belly button is shallow, just wipe it gently when bathing your baby.

If there is dirt stuck in the belly button and it is difficult to wipe it off gently, you can use a cotton swab dipped in baby lotion or other oil-dissolving substances to allow the dirt to slowly soften and then gently remove it.

2. Every time after giving your baby a bath, remember to wipe off the water around the belly button.

3. Pay attention to protecting your baby’s belly from getting cold, especially the navel area should not be exposed.

4. Although the belly button can be cleaned, don't fiddle with it every time like you have obsessive-compulsive disorder. Just wash it occasionally.