The umbilical cord is a wound for newborns, and improper care can easily cause infection and inflammation, so learn how to take care of your newborn’s umbilical cord below. Stage 1: Before the umbilical cord falls off 1. Before the umbilical cord falls off, it is necessary to keep the area clean and dry, especially the diaper should not cover the umbilical cord to avoid wetting the umbilical wound after urination. If there is no bleeding, just wipe the umbilical cord root with 75% alcohol swab every day and wait for it to fall off naturally. Stage 2: After the umbilical cord falls off There is often a small amount of exudate in the umbilical fossa after the cord falls off. Three principles of umbilical cord care 1. Keep it dry. 2. Avoid friction. The size of the diaper should be appropriate, do not make the waistline of the diaper just at the root of the umbilical cord, so that the baby is easy to rub the root of the umbilical cord when moving, resulting in broken skin and redness, and even bleeding. 3. Avoid smothering. Never use creams, lotions and oils on the umbilical cord root, as this will not dry the cord easily or even lead to infection. Tips for umbilical cord care 1. Be sure to wash your hands when caring for the umbilical cord area to avoid infecting your baby’s umbilicus with bacteria on your hands. 2.Don’t let the umbilical cord get wet when the baby takes a bath and before the cord falls off, and make sure to bring a waterproof patch if you are swimming for your baby in the newborn stage. 3, the umbilical cord and its surrounding skin should be kept dry and clean, especially diapers should not cover the umbilical cord to avoid urine or feces staining the umbilical cord trauma. 4. Wipe with 75% alcohol swab 2 times a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. The mother should not underestimate the umbilicus of the newborn, and must pay attention to care, so as not to cause inflammation.