Many mothers do not know how to care for their newborn baby's navel. If they lack this knowledge and care improperly, it may lead to omphalitis and even sepsis. In fact, the most important thing for a newborn baby's umbilical cord before falling off is to keep it disinfected and dry! The baby's umbilical cord will fall off automatically after about 10 ~ 14 days, and then it must be disinfected until the belly button is completely closed and dry.
It is best to create a clean and almost sterile environment for children. It is best for mothers and infants to use antibacterial products, such as bedding, underwear, towels and baby diapers made of antibacterial fabrics. Neonatal umbilical cord should be disinfected 2 ~ 3 times a day before healing, and keep the umbilical cord dry. However, it should be noted that keeping the umbilical cord clean and dry is not to avoid bathing the baby. Instead, when bathing your baby, try to avoid splashing bath water into the umbilical hole. After bathing, wipe the umbilical cord immediately and disinfect it with medical alcohol. Pay attention to the condition of umbilicus during each nursing. If there are symptoms such as damp umbilicus hole, bleeding and increased secretion, disinfection should be strengthened. During disinfection, expose the baby's umbilical hole with the left index finger and thumb, and disinfect the baby's umbilical hole with a small cotton swab dipped in disinfectant in a spiral shape from inside to outside. At the same time, pay attention to the disinfection of the concave part of the lower edge of the umbilical wheel. That is, what parents should do is to disinfect the depression at the root of the umbilical cord, not just the surface of the umbilical cord. After disinfecting with alcohol, it is best to wrap clothes after drying.
If the umbilical cord is not properly cared for, bacteria can grow and reproduce locally, causing neonatal omphalitis, and even entering the blood through the umbilical cord, causing neonatal sepsis. When changing the baby's diaper, pay attention that the diaper should not cover the umbilicus to prevent urine and urine from polluting the umbilicus. If the neonatal umbilical secretion increases, the surrounding abdominal wall skin is red and swollen or has peculiar smell, go to the hospital in time.