The navel is the place where the mother and the baby are connected through the umbilical cord during the fetal period, and the area is relatively fragile, so if you dig out the mud directly from the navel, it may lead to skin damage and discomfort in the area.
The following methods can be taken to clean it up.
1. Use a hot towel to wet compress the navel for 3 to 5 minutes to soften the mud in the navel, and then use a cotton swab to gently rattle the navel, so that the mud in the navel can be cleaned.
2. You can use a cotton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide or saline, coated in the navel surface or deep navel, so not only can soften the mud in the navel, but also can play a disinfection, antibacterial effect.
In addition, the navel should not be over-cleaning, excessive cleaning may destroy the protective layer of the navel, which can lead to inflammation, breeding bacteria; usually pay attention to personal hygiene, a month to wash the navel 1 ~ 2 times can be, and after cleaning to keep the navel in a dry state. If there is discomfort, you should consult a doctor in time.