What to do if your newborn’s belly button comes off with a pus-like substance

Newborns with pus in the umbilicus is usually caused by umbilical infection, usually recommended to use iodophor disinfection, or apply antibiotic ointment such as erythromycin ointment and other methods of treatment. 1. Iodophor: If only the newborn’s belly button is pus-like, no other symptoms, and good spirit, normal body temperature, normal milk, can use Iodophor to disinfect until the pus disappears. Usually must strengthen the umbilical care, prevent urine as well as bath water seepage to the local. 2. Antibiotic ointment: If the umbilicus is oozing, and the newborn is not eating milk, reacting poorly, not in good spirits, or has a fever, it is recommended to consult a doctor and choose to use antibiotic ointment such as erythromycin ointment to apply, and other treatments under the guidance of the doctor. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid private medication, if the newborn’s navel is shedding pus, the symptoms are serious or have not been improved, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner.