The care of newborns after the umbilical cord falls off for local disinfection, if there is blood seepage need to stop bleeding in time, while avoiding water and so on, to avoid the occurrence of neonatal umbilical cord infection.
1. Local disinfection: you can use 75% alcohol to wipe the umbilicus locally, to prevent the emergence of infection. If the umbilicus is red, swollen or has secretions, you need to go to the regular hospital in time, according to the specific condition to take anti-inflammatory treatment.
2. Hemostatic treatment: some newborns after the umbilical cord off, there can be a small amount of blood seepage, if the amount is small, can be appropriate for local disinfection. If the amount is relatively large, you need to go to the hospital to stop bleeding.
3. Avoid water: After the umbilical cord of the newborn falls off, parents need to pay attention to the umbilical cord dry, to avoid the occurrence of neonatal umbilical cord infection due to water.
There are many other ways to take care of a newborn after the umbilical cord falls off, so parents are advised to consult a professional doctor to avoid blind treatment.