Newborn umbilical cord care knowledge

After the baby is born, the umbilical cord is cut off, and the stump quickly dries to a mushroom-like shape, covering the root of the umbilical cord, making some secretions difficult to discharge, causing local infection and yellow/bloody secretions. Clean the stump of the neonatal umbilical cord every day, not just on the surface, but to the root of the umbilical cord. Since the umbilical cord stump has lost neural control, there is no pain during cleaning. The umbilical cord usually falls off in about two weeks. After shedding, keep cleaning for a few days.

Nursing method: After bathing, drain the water around the umbilical cord, and disinfect the umbilical cord with 75% alcohol; do not cover the umbilical cord with diapers, and change diapers frequently to prevent urine from contaminating the umbilical cord. If the wound does not heal and there is oozing or purulent secretions after the umbilical cord falls off, the child should be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately.
Newborn babies can use skin creams and body washes. But the reasons for using these must be clear before use. For dry skin, especially flaky skin, a body lotion should be used. It is best to use it after a bath when the skin is still slightly damp. For smooth skin, it is not necessary to use. The bath can help remove scaling, buildup, etc. from the skin. For babies, it is not necessary to use it frequently, but once a week is enough.