The first weeks in a newborn's life are the most difficult for both the baby and the mother. There is an adaptation of many body systems to new environmental conditions. The baby is quite vulnerable, and the weakest point at this time is the umbilical wound, which, without proper care, can lead to life-threatening consequences for the baby. Therefore, the main task of parents is to create all the conditions and proper care for the normal adaptation of the baby, without any complications.
Necessary
- - sterile cotton swabs or cotton wool;
- -3% hydrogen peroxide;
- -1% brilliant green solution;
- -70% ethyl alcohol;
- -5% potassium permanganate solution;
- -vegetable oil.
Instructions
Step 1
The first treatment of the umbilical wound is carried out by medical personnel in the maternity hospital. And the task of the mother is to carefully study everything she sees, so as not to face unforeseen difficulties, since the treatment of the umbilical wound has its own sequence, which is important to follow. This will avoid infection and suppuration and will lead to faster healing and the formation of a navel.
Step 2
In the early days, treat the umbilical wound daily - during the morning toilet and in the evening after bathing. As it heals, treatment will be sufficient only after an evening bath. Wash your hands thoroughly before the procedure. Treat the umbilical cord with sterile cotton or sterile cotton swabs.
Step 3
For treatment, use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Using a cotton swab dipped in it, carefully clean the bottom of the umbilical wound. Pull the skin around your belly button slightly and make sure there is no accumulation of crusts or discharge. If necessary, remove them, otherwise the treatment of the umbilical wound will be ineffective and pose a threat of inflammation. Use different sticks to cleanse.
Step 4
After treatment with hydrogen peroxide, dry the navel with a dry cotton swab. And only after that, in the same sequence, treat the clean umbilical wound with a 1% alcohol solution of brilliant green (brilliant green).
Step 5
After finishing, do not cover the umbilical wound with a napkin or diaper, as it will dry out and heal faster. It is necessary to protect the navel with a gauze napkin only when signs of inflammation and discharge from it appear. In this case, treat the umbilical wound with a 70% alcohol solution and then 5% potassium permanganate, then apply a sterile (ironed) gauze napkin.
Step 6
After the formation of a clean navel, clean it with vegetable oil or boiled water after an evening swim. This is usually required for another 1-1.5 months.
