After the baby’s umbilical cord falls off, the main care is from local disinfection and avoiding external infection.
When the baby’s umbilical cord has just fallen off, if there is no obvious blood seepage or secretion, it is still necessary to take good care of daily care, such as applying with iodophor swabs, local disinfection, and keeping the umbilicus dry.
During this period the navel do not get wet, to avoid infection. At the same time for male babies umbilicus may be stained with urine, pay attention to clean with warm water, disinfect and dry naturally. In addition to avoid diapers on the navel wound friction, so as not to cause the root of the umbilical cord broken skin infection.
If there is increased secretion or bleeding at the navel, it is recommended to seek medical advice, follow the doctor’s instructions for relevant examinations, and give targeted treatment or treatment.