With the appearance of a baby in the family, mothers and fathers have many questions related to caring for a little man. One of the most important concerns the features of caring for the navel of a newborn.
Instructions
Step 1
In no case try to speed up the process of the umbilical cord falling off. Everything has to happen naturally. Also, do not wipe the baby's navel with liquids that include alcohol.
Step 2
After the umbilical cord falls off, or it is surgically cut off, crusts may form in the wound, which may be bloody or transparent. These formations should be removed by treating them with hydrogen peroxide. Pipette peroxide onto the crust and blot gently with sterile cotton wool. The procedure should be repeated daily, until the crusts fall off. The place of processing must be greased with brilliant green.
Step 3
Do not try to reshape your belly button by fixing it with adhesive tape or using coins. Such manipulations can lead to very serious complications.
Step 4
Try to keep air flowing to the umbilical cord. Air is the best way to ensure proper drying and falling off of the umbilical cord. Daily air baths will facilitate the healing process.
Step 5
Swaddle your baby so that the edges of the fabric do not touch the umbilical cord. As for diapers, it is preferable to choose products with a cut for the navel.
Step 6
In some cases, the baby's umbilical cord may bleed slightly in the first days of life. In this case, treat it with hydrogen peroxide. If the umbilical cord does not stop bleeding within 5 minutes after treatment, see your doctor immediately.
Step 7
Many experts are inclined to believe that those children who have preserved the remains of the umbilical cord should not be bathed in a bath until the umbilical wound is completely healed. You should avoid getting water on the navel, so it is better to limit yourself to washing the child, without immersion in the bathroom. When the wound is completely healed, you can start full-fledged water treatments.
Step 8
If you notice that in the area of the umbilical ring there is a seal that has an oval or round shape, which increases in size when the baby cries, then this indicates the presence of an umbilical hernia. In this situation, you should not self-medicate, which is fraught with complications. A hernia requires immediate attention to a pediatrician.
Step 9
If the baby's umbilical wound does not heal for a long time, the baby should be shown to a specialist. Normally, complete healing should occur within three weeks after the baby is born.
