After Baobao is born, it takes some time for the umbilical cord to detach on its own. During this process, it is necessary to pay attention to the care of the baby's umbilical cord and avoid situations such as infection through the umbilical cord. Some parents want to apply some vegetable oil to their baby's umbilical cord. So, can the baby's umbilical cord be coated with vegetable oil?
Firstly, it is not recommended to apply vegetable oil to the baby's umbilical cord. Alcohol or iodine can be used for better care of the baby's umbilical cord. Generally, within one or two weeks after birth, the umbilical cord of a baby will fall off. During this process, in order to prevent the baby from developing inflammation, do not apply vegetable oil to the baby, but instead apply alcohol or iodine, which can have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
Secondly, once parents notice redness, swelling, and fluid leakage in their baby's umbilical cord, it is a symptom of infection and inflammation, and they need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible. If the baby's umbilical cord is not taken care of properly, it is not only prone to infection and bleeding, but also prone to suppuration due to bacterial growth. If the situation is severe and may even lead to sepsis in the baby, it can threaten the baby's life, so parents must pay attention.
In addition, parents should pay attention to observation and see if there are any abnormal or foul smelling secretions in the baby's umbilical cord. They should also check if the baby has a fever, does not like to breastfeed, or vomits. If these conditions occur, it may be umbilical cord inflammation and treatment should be sought at the hospital as soon as possible.
