Neonatal umbilical cord how to care, especially after shedding

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Neonatal umbilical cord will fall off, during this period, if the nursing is improper, there will be inflammation and infection. According to my experience, the nursing of neonatal umbilical cord glue is mainly as follows.

Neonatal umbilical cord how to care, especially after shedding

First, keep dry. Before the baby's umbilical cord falls off, it should be kept dry, especially when the root of the umbilical cord is accidentally wet when taking a bath. It should be wiped clean with a clean cotton swab first, and then the umbilical cord care should be carried out.

Second, avoid friction. Diaper size should be appropriate, do not make the waist of the diaper just at the root of the umbilical cord, so that when the baby is active, it is easy to rub to the root of the umbilical cord, causing skin damage, redness, and even bleeding.

Methods 3. The umbilical cord should be kept clean and dry, especially to avoid sultry. Never use the cream, emulsion and oil to smear the root of the umbilical cord, so that the umbilical cord is not easy to dry or even cause infection. This is also the most easily overlooked situation.

matters needing attention

During the period of neonatal umbilical cord shedding, we should pay close attention to the situation of the child to prevent accidents.