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Umbilical Cord Symptoms

Is this your child's symptom?

• Umbilical cord or navel questions about newborns
• The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus

Symptoms

• Umbilicus (navel) has a cloudy discharge or even some dried pus on the surface
• Bleeding occurs from cord's point of separation
• Separation of cord is delayed past 3 weeks

Omphalitis: Serious Complication

• Definition. Bacterial infection of the umbilical stump with spread to the skin around it. It's a medical emergency.
• How Often. 1 out of 200 newborns.
• Symptoms. Redness spreads around the navel. The area may be tender, swollen and have a foul odor.

Umbilical Granuloma: Minor Complication

• Definition. Small round growth in center of navel after the cord falls off. It's red. Covered with clear mucus. Not dry like normal skin.
• How Often. 1 out of 500 newborns.
• Outcome. Usually grows in size if not treated. Can become an entry point for umbilical infections.
• Treatment. Easily treated in the doctor's office by putting on a chemical called silver nitrate.

Dry Cord Care or Alcohol Cord Care

• The AAP and ACOG both advise dry cord care (natural drying). (Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 2012). It has become common practice in US hospitals.
• The book advises against using alcohol for routine umbilical cord care.
• Alcohol cord care is advised in less developed countries with high infection rates.

When to Call for Umbilical Cord Symptoms

Call Doctor or Seek Care Now

• Age less than 1 month old and looks or acts abnormal in any way
• Bleeding won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure applied twice
• Spot of blood more than 2 inches (5 cm) across
• Red streak runs from the navel
• Red skin spreads from around the navel
• Fever in baby less than 12 weeks old. Caution: do NOT give your baby any fever medicine before being seen.
• You think your child needs to be seen, and the problem is urgent

Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours

• Small bleeding lasts more than 3 days
• Pimples, blisters or sores near navel
• Lots of drainage (such as urine, mucus, pus) from the navel
• You think your child needs to be seen, but the problem is not urgent

Contact Doctor During Office Hours

• After using care advice for 3 days, navel is not dry and clean
• Small piece of red tissue inside the navel
• Cord stays attached more than 6 weeks
• You have other questions or concerns

Self Care at Home

• Normal cord care
• Normal navel care after cord falls off
• Minor infection of cord or navel
• Normal bleeding from cord or navel
• Normal delayed separation of the cord after 3 weeks

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Care Advice

Treatment for Normal Umbilical Cord

1. What You Should Know About Normal Umbilical Cords:
   • Normal cords don't need any special treatment.
   • Just keep them dry (called dry cord care or natural drying).
   • Reason: Cords need to dry up, before they will fall off.
   • As they dry up, cords normally change color. They go from a shiny yellowish hue, to brown or gray.
   • The cord will normally fall off between 1 and 3 weeks.
   • Here is some care advice that should help.
2. Normal Dry Cord Care:
   • Check the skin around the base of the cord once a day.
   • Usually the area is dry and clean. No treatment is needed.
   • If there are any secretions, clean them away. Use a wet cotton swab. Then dry carefully.
   • You will need to push down on the skin around the cord to get at this area. You may also need to bend the cord a little to get underneath it.
   • Caution: Don't put alcohol or other germ killer on the cord. Reason: Dry cords fall off sooner. (Exception: instructed by your doctor to use alcohol).
3. Bathing:
   • Keep the cord dry. Avoid tub baths.
   • Use sponge baths until the cord falls off.
4. Fold Diaper Down:
   • Keep the area dry to help healing.
   • To provide air contact, keep the diaper folded down below the cord.
   • Another option for disposable diapers is to cut off a wedge with a scissors. Then seal the edge with tape.
5. Poop on Cord:
   • Getting some poop on the cord or navel is not serious.
   • If it occurs, clean the area with soap and water.
   • This should prevent any infections.
6. Call Your Doctor If:
   • Develops a red streak or redness around belly button
   • Fever occurs
   • Your baby starts to look or act abnormal
   • You think your child needs to be seen

Treatment for Normal Navel After Cord Falls Off

1. What You Should Know About Navels After the Cord Falls Off:
   • The cord can't fall off too early.
   • The average cord falls off between 10 and 14 days. Normal range is 7 to 21 days. Even if it falls off before 7 days, you can follow this advice.
   • After the cord has fallen off, the navel will gradually heal.
   • It's normal for the center to look red at the point of separation.
   • It's not normal if the redness spreads on to the belly.
   • It's normal for the navel to ooze some secretions.
   • Sometimes the navel forms a scab. Let it heal up and fall off on its own.
   • The navel has a small risk of becoming infected.
   • Here is some care advice that should help.
2. Normal Navel Care:
   • Keep the navel (belly button) clean and dry.
   • If there are any secretions, clean them away. Use a wet cotton swab. Then dry carefully.
   • Do this gently to prevent any bleeding.
   • Caution: Don't use any rubbing alcohol. Reason: can interfere with healing.
3. Bathing:
   • After the cord falls off, continue sponge baths for a few more days.
   • Help the belly button area dry up.
   • Then, tub baths will be fine.
4. Fold Diaper Down:
   • Keep the navel dry to help healing.
   • To provide air contact, keep the diaper folded down below the navel.

5. What to Expect: The belly button should be healed and dry by 7 days.

6. Call Your Doctor If:
   • Develops a red streak or redness around belly button
   • Fever occurs
   • Cloudy discharge occurs
   • Your baby starts to look or act abnormal
   • You think your child needs to be seen

Treatment for Minor Infection of Cord or Navel

1. What You Should Know About a Minor Infection of Cord or Navel:
   • The belly button will ooze secretions for several days.
   • Normal secretions are clear or blood tinged mucus.
   • A cloudy discharge is usually a mild infection.
   • This can be from normal skin bacteria.
   • A small amount of pus may be present.
   • Here is some care advice that should help.
2. Clean the Navel:
   • Clean the navel (belly button) 2 times a day.
   • Use a wet cotton swab or cloth.
   • Clean away any dried secretions or pus.
   • Do this gently to prevent any bleeding.
   • Caution: Don't use any rubbing alcohol. Reason: Can interfere with healing.
3. Antibiotic Ointment for Pus:
   • If any pus is present, use an antibiotic ointment (such as Polysporin).
   • No prescription is needed.
   • Put a tiny amount on the belly button.
   • Do this 2 times per day after the area has been cleaned.
   • Do this for 2 days. After that, use the antibiotic ointment only if you see more pus.
4. Bathing:
   • Do not use tub baths until the cord falls off. The navel should be well healed.
5. Fold Diaper Down:
   • Keep the belly button dry to help healing.
   • To provide air contact, keep the diaper folded down. Keep it below the cord and belly button.
6. What to Expect:
   • With treatment, the cloudy discharge and pus should be gone in 2 to 3 days.
   • The navel should become dry and healed by 7 days.
7. Call Your Doctor If:
   • Develops a red streak or redness around the belly button
   • Fever occurs
   • Cloudy discharge not gone after 3 days of using this care advice
   • Your baby starts to look or act abnormal
   • You think your child needs to be seen

Treatment for Normal Bleeding Around Cord

1. What You Should Know About Mild Bleeding Around the Cord:
   • A few drops of blood are normal when the cord falls off or catches on something.
   • The diaper rubbing against the belly button may make it start up again.
   • Here is some care advice that should help.
2. Bleeding:
   • To stop bleeding, put direct pressure on the navel for 10 minutes. Use a clean cloth.
   • Clean the area beforehand, rather than afterwards.
   • Reason: This helps prevent bleeding from starting back up.
3. Diaper:
   • Prevent the diaper from rubbing on the belly button.
   • Do this by folding the diaper down away from the belly button.
   • You can also cut a wedge out of the diaper.
4. What to Expect:
   • The bleeding may come back a few times.
   • It should only be a small smear of blood.
   • The bleeding site should heal up by 2 days.
5. Call Your Doctor If:
   • Bleeding gets worse
   • Few drops of blood lasts more than 3 days
   • Your baby starts to look or act abnormal
   • You think your child needs to be seen

Treatment for Normal Delayed Separation of the Cord Beyond 3 Weeks

1. What You Should Know Cords Falling Off:
   • Most cords fall off between 10 and 14 days. Normal range is 7 to 21 days.
   • All cords slowly fall off on their own.
   • Continue to be patient.
   • Here is some care advice that should help.
2. Stop Alcohol:
   • If you have been using rubbing alcohol to the cord, stop doing so.
   • Rubbing alcohol can kill the good bacteria that help the cord fall off.
3. Diaper:
   • Help the cord dry up faster by keeping the diaper folded below it.
   • Another approach is to cut out a wedge of the diaper (if disposable).
   • Air contact helps the cord stay dry.
4. Call Your Doctor If:
   • Cord starts to look infected
   • Fever occurs
   • Cord is still on for more than 6 weeks
   • Your baby starts to look sick or act abnormal
   • You think your child needs to be seen

And remember, contact your doctor if your child develops any of the 'Call Your Doctor' symptoms.

Disclaimer: this health information is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it.

Last Reviewed: 12/16/2022

Last Revised: 01/13/2022

Copyright 2000-2022. Schmitt Pediatric Guidelines LLC.

The Umbilical Cord Fell Off, What Should I Do?

You’ve been peeping at your baby’s umbilical cord at every diaper change with a mixture of fascination and, well, a little disgust. After all, the little stump is a souvenir of the 9 months you spent with a special connection, even if it’s looking a little gross these days.

Now that umbilical cord is about to fall off. You may wonder when it should happen and whether the blood or discharge you see is normal. Learn more about what to expect below.

You can expect the cord to fall off between 5 and 15 days after your baby is born. Around 2 weeks is the average amount of time, but sometimes the cord may fall off a little earlier or later. This is perfectly normal.

As you watch the shiny yellow cord turn gray-black, you may be tempted to wiggle the cord a little just to hurry things along, especially when it seems loose. Resist the temptation and let nature take the lead.

Until recently, parents were instructed to gently swab the umbilical cord area with 70% alcohol. And that’s still OK, particularly in areas with fewer resources and higher infection risk. But the winds of change have blown, and there’s good news for those who cringe about swabbing: Alcohol swabs are passé.

Alcohol swabs may actually kill the industrious bacteria that help the cord to dry and detach. A 2016 study showed that best practice is to keep the area clean and dry. Here’s how to do that:

• Use a cotton swab or washcloth dampened with water (and soap if you must) to wipe away any blood or secretions. Don’t worry — a few drops of blood and clear secretions are totally fine. The area is healing.
• Dab the area dry. There are no nerve endings in the navel cord, so your baby won’t feel any pain.
• Keep the front of your baby’s diaper folded down (or use diapers with an umbilical cord peephole) so that the area is open to the air.
• Dress your baby in loose clothing so that the cord is exposed and can dry out. Instead of snap-crotch one-piece styles, go for kimono-style undershirts that allow more air circulation.
• Stick with sponge baths to make it easier to keep the cord dry. Once it has detached, your baby can kick in a tub.

One fine diaper change, you’ll find out that the dried out umbilical cord has detached. Celebrate one of your baby’s first milestones and that adorable little belly button! Caring for the navel area is easy:

• Wipe away any remaining secretions with a dampened washcloth and pat dry.
• Stick to sponge baths for a couple of days longer and then let your baby indulge in a tub.

Slight bleeding is perfectly normal. This is part of the healing process. You may also notice some pink scar tissue or a bit of clear yellow discharge. This is also perfectly normal.

Fortunately, the chances of an infected umbilical cord are very low. Only 1 out of 200 infants experience omphalitis (an infection of the umbilical stump and surrounding area). But doctors do suggest keeping a careful watch on your baby’s navel area anyway for the first few weeks after birth.

This is especially true if your baby is a preemie or has low birth weight or the cord fell off early.

You may see a red lump where the cord fell off that could be covered in clear or yellow discharge. This is known as an umbilical granuloma. If you notice this, keep the area clean and dry and let your pediatrician know. Addressing the granuloma can help to prevent infection.

Also contact your pediatrician if you see any of the following symptoms:

• red and swollen navel area
• a lump on or near the umbilical cord
• pus instead of a little clear discharge in the area
• bleeding instead of a little dried blood
• irritability, refusal to eat, or fever in your baby

Dry care for speedy umbilical cord detachment wins, hands down! The hands-off approach to cord care should give you a little more time to spend enjoying your time with your new arrival.

UMBILICAL WOUND IN NEWBORN

UMBILICAL WOUND IN NEWBORN

Primary treatment and ligation of the umbilical cord is performed even in the maternity hospital after the complete cessation of pulsation of its vessels, which usually occurs 2-3 minutes after the birth of the fetus. Before crossing the umbilical cord, it is wiped with alcohol and two sterile clamps are applied at a distance of 10 and 2 cm from the umbilical ring. The umbilical cord between the clamps is treated with 5% iodine solution and crossed with sterile scissors. The umbilical stump (residue) remains in this place, which dries up and falls off on its own naturally after a few days. The umbilical cord is cared for by a doctor. nine0005

There is no need to keep the baby in the hospital until the rest of the umbilical cord falls off. This is even reflected in Order N 345 ​​of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation “On improving measures to prevent nosocomial infections in obstetric hospitals”: ​​“From an epidemiological point of view, a course for early discharge (2-4 days after birth), including before the umbilical cord falls off, is justified.”

However, in the history of the development of a newborn, one can often read "the umbilical cord fell off on the second day." In life, surgical removal is practiced - cutting off or unscrewing the umbilical cord residue after the newborn has two full days of life. This is due to the fact that not even all district pediatricians and patronage nurses are ready for a child with a bracket to come under their supervision, not to mention a young mother. nine0005

So, by the time of discharge from the hospital, as a rule, the umbilical cord is no longer there, but there is an umbilical wound, or rather, a scar (navel), which must be carefully looked after. This area must be kept clean and dry at all times. To reduce the risk of infection of the umbilical wound and in order to prevent purulent diseases of the navel and the development of umbilical sepsis (in which the infection enters the bloodstream, causing infection of the whole body), it is necessary to treat the umbilical wound twice a day (in the morning during the first swaddling and in the evening after bathing). nine0005

To do this, you will need sterile cotton swabs, 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, alcohol infusion of greenery (or 5% potassium permanganate solution or 5% iodine solution).

Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the navel. Grasp the skin around the navel with your thumb and forefinger and open the wound a little. Moisten a cotton swab or drip a few drops of a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and treat the wound from the center to the outer edges, carefully removing the wound discharge, while the peroxide will foam. Dry (wetting movements) with a sterile cotton ball. After that, we treat the umbilical wound with an antiseptic solution: iodine or brilliant green, or potassium permanganate. It should be noted that a solution of brilliant green causes weeping, and a solution of potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate) dries. Therefore, it is better to treat the wound with potassium permanganate. nine0005

It is necessary to treat the umbilical wound until the navel heals and there are no crusts, serous or sanious secretions, and when treated with peroxide, foam is formed.

As a rule, the umbilical wound heals (epithelizes) by the end of the second week of life, at the same time there is a contraction of the skin umbilical ring.

By the age of 2 weeks, the child will be a normal navel, the shape of which, by the way, does not depend on the skill of the one who cuts the umbilical cord, but depends solely on the individuality of the child. nine0005

If the wound starts to become wet, discharge appears, and the surrounding skin turns red, it is quite possible that an infection has got into it - in this case, call a doctor immediately!

A few tips:

Bathe the baby until the umbilical wound has healed in water with the addition of a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Before each dressing, leave the umbilical wound open so that there is air access - this way it is easier to keep it dry. nine0005

Do not put a patch on the umbilical wound, as the baby's skin does not breathe through it and this may cause skin irritation.

It is possible to use disposable diapers with a special cutout for the navel, so the edges of the diaper will not touch the umbilical wound to avoid chafing, and the top layer closes the cutout and protects this place from moisture and infections

When the navel of a newborn should fall off.

When a baby is born, the umbilical cord that links the baby and mother throughout the pregnancy is no longer needed. It was with the help of this important organ that a small organism received oxygen and vital substances from the moment of conception until birth. In the first seconds of the “independent” life of a newborn, the umbilical cord is cut, and a special bracket is applied to the place left from it.

From now on, how long the navel will heal will depend on the professionalism of doctors and the competent actions of young parents. nine0005

When does the navel fall off in a newborn?

The remainder of the navel under the brace mummifies after a few days and falls off. By the way, time is purely individual. Parents should not worry if this happened on the tenth day after birth, while the navel fell off on the fourth day in the baby of their acquaintances - if there are no unpleasant symptoms associated with possible infection, then the terms remain within the normal range.

How to treat the navel of a newborn after discharge from the hospital? nine0047

Umbilical wound care begins in the maternity hospital and consists of a set of sequential actions that must be performed daily. Many parents are interested in how many times a day should the navel of a newborn be treated? One procedure, carried out according to all the rules, is quite enough, and it is best to carry it out after bathing.

It consists of the following items:

1. before handling the navel of a newborn, be sure to wash your hands;
2. Using a sterile pipette or syringe, place 1-2 drops of hydrogen peroxide into the navel. Some doctors recommend using chlorophyllipt to treat the navel of newborns; nine0058
3. blot the umbilical wound well and very gently with a cotton swab;
4. gently remove the yellow crust that forms during the healing process after it has been soaked under the influence of hydrogen peroxide. But in any case, do not rip off! It directly depends on how much the navel heals in a newborn;
5. after the remnants of the crust are removed, the navel should dry out a little. Next, with a second pipette or syringe, you need to drop brilliant green (1-2 drops) on the wound. The solution should not get on the skin. nine0058

What to do when the navel of a newborn is bleeding?

Slight bleeding from the wound during the day is a natural occurrence and should not be cause for panic. But it is still worth paying attention to this symptom. How to properly handle the navel in this case? The main helpers are hydrogen peroxide, which needs to moisten the wound, and brilliant green: it will need to drip the treated area.

Be careful not to touch the skin around the wound. It is an important indicator of how well healing is going. Some points should alert and become a reason for consulting a pediatrician. nine0005

How do I treat a newborn's navel if an infection is suspected?

This does not mean that parents perform the procedure without observing the rules of hygiene. It's just that the child's body is very susceptible to all sorts of external influences. Sometimes the reason for the fact that the navel begins to fester in a newborn can be a completely harmless touch of an adult.

If you notice an unnatural redness around the wound, and at the same time a putrid smell emanates from it and abundant discharge appears, you should not hesitate - a visit to the doctor should take place as soon as possible. In this case, you should not try to handle the newborn's navel on your own, relying on the advice of friends and folk remedies. To help young parents - special diapers with a cutout for the navel, providing free access of air to it. nine0005

In some cases, parents notice that the navel of a newborn begins to get wet. Such secretions should alert adults and, in no case, should they be ignored. Self-medication with the syndrome of "wet navel" can only do harm. By the way, it arises precisely as a result of the fact that parents are not sufficiently aware of how to properly handle the navel of a newborn. Sometimes the problem can be solved independently, at home, but certainly under the guidance of a pediatrician. nine0005

Important: when the navel becomes wet in a newborn, frequent water procedures should be avoided. » "

Umbilical hernia in a newborn: what to do?

Doctors identify several causes of such a defect. Among them:

• hereditary factor;
• intrauterine diseases;
• violation of the digestive tract;
• progressive rickets;

Outwardly, it looks like this: a newborn has a protruding navel, which you should pay attention to. At the same time, the child cries, is naughty, refuses to eat. The final diagnosis will be established only by a doctor who will give all the necessary recommendations for processing the baby's navel. nine0005

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The umbilical wound in a newborn is considered his most vulnerable place. Many parents are even afraid to touch her once again. To some extent, this may be correct, but then how to handle the navel of a newborn? nine0005

After all, such a procedure is an obligatory part of daily hygiene care in the first weeks of a baby's life.

What should a mother know and be able to do about this issue in order not to harm her baby?

How an umbilical wound is formed

Let's first understand how an umbilical wound is formed and why it is so important to treat it properly.

Until the moment of birth, the baby is inextricably linked with his mother through the umbilical cord, through which several large blood vessels pass. nine0005

• After the birth of the newborn, the umbilical cord is removed. It is tightly bandaged in the area of ​​the umbilical ring, and the cutoff is made a couple of centimeters higher, fixing this place with a clamp. Thus, a small piece of the umbilical cord remains, which after a few days should dry out and fall off on its own.
• As a result, a small umbilical wound forms at the site of dressing, and it still oozes or bleeds a little. Until the navel is completely healed, it is necessary to treat the umbilical wound in a newborn daily, otherwise there may be a risk of infection. nine0058
• Doctors do not always wait until the umbilical cord falls off on its own. There is a method of surgical removal of this stump. This procedure is performed on the second day after childbirth with a scalpel or surgical scissors.
• After cutting off, a sterile pressure bandage is applied to the place of the umbilical ring, which must be loosened after two hours. After a day, the bandage is removed, and the umbilical wound is provided with appropriate care.

Umbilical cord with umbilical cord: when it falls off, how to treat it, what to do with the fallen off umbilical cord? nine0047

Normally, all care for a newborn's navel is usually done by a pediatric nurse. She will also teach you how to properly handle the umbilical cord of a newborn.

Attention! Some mothers try to tear off or “unscrew” such a stump by turning it several times in different directions. Under no circumstances should this be done!

Doctors point out that the shrinkage of the umbilical cord should occur naturally. Usually it disappears 3-5 days after the birth of the child. Sometimes this event occurs a little later, on days 6-10 (this may indicate intrauterine infection and requires more careful monitoring of the child). Until then, there is nothing left but to handle the navel of a newborn with a clothespin attached. nine0005

To do this, first lubricate the umbilical ring itself with an antiseptic agent, and then the entire umbilical cord residue. The clamp can be taken in hand to lift and facilitate access to the stump from all sides.

In the old days, a mother with a newborn was not discharged from the hospital until the umbilical cord fell off. Now this event often occurs at home. Whether to keep this fallen piece or throw it away is up to you. There are many tips for this.

The most interesting of them:

1. Make a hole in the door jamb and, putting the umbilical cord in there, cover everything with putty - it is believed that when the newborn outgrows this mark, all infantile diseases will disappear;
2. Keep until the child is 6-7 years old and then put in the pocket of his clothes when he first goes to school - then the child will study well;
3. Some mothers decide to bury such an umbilical cord in the ground.

Navel without clip and umbilical cord: processing technique

From the moment when the umbilical cord falls off, the most important stage begins - the healing of the umbilical wound. The risk of inflammation or infection during this period increases significantly. There are no special differences in how to handle the navel of a newborn after the clothespin has fallen off. This process also consists of the following steps:

• Disinfect the umbilical wound with hydrogen peroxide. In this case, it will be most convenient to drip a few drops with a pipette. The liquid should start to foam. This reaction will be observed each time until the wound is completely healed; nine0058
• A few seconds after instillation, the crusts that form inside the umbilical ring will become soaked and will easily separate from the skin. Then they all need to be carefully removed using cotton swabs;

It is important to remember that you can not tear off the dried crusts by force, otherwise bleeding will open.

• Next, carefully blot the wound with a sterile napkin so that it becomes completely dry;
• Treatment ends with lubricating the entire umbilical ring with an antiseptic. At the same time, you need to push its edges apart and handle it well inside the navel. It is important to try not to hurt the surrounding healthy skin. nine0058

It is worth paying your attention to what exactly is recommended to treat the navel. Previously, for these purposes, they used "brilliant green" or a strong solution of potassium permanganate. It has now been proven that such products are not very suitable due to their rich color.

Know! The fact is that this prevents timely notice of the onset of inflammation of the umbilical wound. The redness that appears in this case on the skin simply will not be visible.

Modern pediatricians suggest using chlorophyllipt to treat the navel. This drug is a colorless alcohol solution based on an extract from eucalyptus. It very effectively copes with pathogens of staphylococcus, is an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. Chlorophyllipt can be replaced with an alcohol solution of calendula. nine0005

Hygiene of a newborn with an unhealed umbilical wound

Until the moment when the umbilical wound is completely healed, it is necessary to observe the hygiene of the navel as much as possible. However, this does not mean that it is necessary to create complete sterility. In no case should you refuse to bathe a newborn during this period or close the wound with a sterile bandage. Such actions are wrong.

The navel should always be open, because this way it will dry out faster. While the bandage, especially if it becomes saturated with secretions that may ooze from the wound, will become a favorable place for bacteria to multiply. nine0005

It is also important to show a sense of proportion in the question of how often to treat the navel of a newborn. It is enough to do it 2 times a day. Full treatment is recommended in the morning, and in the evening after bathing, only lubricate the wound with an antiseptic. If she is constantly bleeding, then such procedures can be carried out 3 times a day.

Important! More frequent use of alcohol products can burn the navel and cause it to become infected.

Also, until the navel is completely healed, you will need to adhere to the following hygiene requirements:

1. Thoroughly wash and disinfect your hands before handling the wound;
2. Change baby's sliders and undershirts several times a day, even if they are dry;
3. Iron all children's clothing.

Special attention should be paid to putting on a diaper. His belt should not touch the navel. It is recommended to purchase special models in which a cutout is made in the front in the center, or to "correct" ordinary diapers in the same way. You can also wrap the front edge of the belt outward or tuck a blouse into it. nine0005

When does the umbilical wound heal?

Complete healing of the umbilical wound takes 2 to 4 weeks. During this time, it is completely covered with epithelial tissue. You should know that in the period from 19 to 24 days, the umbilical wound may begin to bleed. If, after 3 weeks, the navel continues to get wet, you should seek the advice of a pediatrician. You should be especially alert to the appearance of concomitant factors:

• Swelling and redness of the skin near the navel;
nine0057 Putrid smell;
• Discharge of pus;
• Increase in body temperature.

In this case, a doctor should be consulted immediately.

The birth of a baby is the brightest and most memorable event in the life of every parent. Still, after all, you no longer need to endure toxicosis, put on immense clothes and live in expectations and worries all the time.

However, after giving birth, new parents face new difficulties - the first bath, walk, care for the baby and feeding. But the most important thing that worries mom and dad after the hospital is the treatment of the navel in newborns with a clothespin. nine0005

Some parents find this terrifying because they are so afraid of hurting their newborn or doing something wrong. There is nothing difficult in this. The main thing is to adhere to some important rules.

How to properly treat the navel of a newborn with a clothespin, what is the best way to smear it - brilliant green, peroxide or chlorophyllipt, how many days do you need to take care of the wound at home?

After how many days does the baby's navel fall off

The umbilical cord is an organ nine0140 connecting placenta and embryo. This is a kind of "cord" from mother to unborn child.