
What are the methods of caring for the umbilical cord of newborns? |
Author:ADA MED SUPPLY LIMITED Time:2024-02-29 |
Newborn umbilical cord care methods mainly include the following aspects: Keep it dry: When bathing your baby, avoid splashing water on the umbilical cord to keep it dry. If you find that your baby's umbilical cord cloth is wet, you should change it immediately. Do not touch or wipe the belly button with dirty hands or dirty cloth. At the same time, avoid covering the umbilical cord with diapers or other items and keep it in a ventilated and dry environment. Disinfection care: Use 75% alcohol or baby-specific iodine to disinfect the umbilical cord every day. Wash your hands before disinfection, then dip a cotton swab or cotton ball into the disinfectant, and wipe it in a spiral shape from the center of the umbilical root to all sides. Do not go back and forth. Rub randomly to avoid bringing bacteria from the surrounding skin into the navel root. Be careful not to apply the disinfectant to the skin other than the umbilical cord to avoid irritating the baby's skin. Avoid touching and rubbing: Your baby's umbilical cord is very fragile and susceptible to damage and infection, so avoid touching and rubbing when caring for it. When putting clothes or diapers on your baby, be especially careful not to rub your baby's umbilical cord. At the same time, avoid using skin care products or medicines containing chemical ingredients to avoid irritation and damage to the baby's umbilical cord. Pay attention to observation: During the nursing process, you should closely observe the condition of the baby's umbilical cord. If you find any abnormalities such as redness, swelling, fever, bleeding, oozing, purulent secretions, etc. around the umbilical cord, you should seek medical treatment in time. At the same time, pay attention to the baby's body temperature and mental state, and seek medical attention in time if there are any abnormalities. In short, the correct method needs to be followed for newborn umbilical cord care, including keeping it dry, sterilizing care, avoiding touching and friction, and paying attention to observation. During the care process, pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene to avoid infection. If any abnormality is found, seek medical treatment in time. At the same time, parents should also be patient and careful when caring for their newborn's umbilical cord to provide a strong guarantee for the baby's healthy growth. When it comes to newborn umbilical cord care, correct operating methods and techniques are very important because it is related to the health and safety of the baby. Our newborn umbilical cord care model can provide you with a safe, realistic environment to help you learn and master correct care techniques. |