Tips on Caring for Baby's Umbilical Cord
A few seconds after birth, the umbilical cord is connected to the placenta to be cut, so that the umbilical cord is attached at the center of all the remaining infants less than three centimeters.
Under normal circumstances, the umbilical cord will disappear by itself within five to seven days. But in some cases can be up to two weeks.
Well, as long as not vanished, the umbilical cord should be treated well. Otherwise, the cord will become infected, wet, pus, and smelling. This situation is clearly dangerous for the baby.
Tips on caring for baby's umbilical cord after birth
- Clean the baby's umbilical cord with soap when bathing the baby.
- Dry with a soft towel.
- Leave it open, do not need to be wrapped. Be wrapped with sterile gauze and a dry cleaner if there is an infection.
- Do not smear the umbilical cord with herbs or sprinkle talcum powder, because it can be a good medium for the growth of bacteria, including tetanus germs.
- Do not rub the umbilical cord with anything.
Those are some tips on caring for baby's umbilical cord after birth, may be useful and can make your baby continue to be healthy all the time.
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