Newborns are very fragile, especially the belly area, which needs to be protected. If the navel is infected, it is easy for newborns to develop tetanus or sepsis. Therefore, in order to avoid these diseases, parents should protect the navel and use a navel protector to protect the baby. So, how long does it take to protect the baby's umbilical cord?
How long does it take to protect the umbilical cord of a baby
The baby's umbilical cord protector can be worn for a week. Keeping the umbilical cord protector on for a long time is not easy to dry, but the duration of wearing the umbilical cord protector depends on the condition of the baby's umbilical cord detachment. However, it is also important to note that if the weather is very hot, do not use the umbilical cord protector for the baby to avoid poor breathability and infection.
What should babies pay attention to when using umbilical cord protection
1. Protecting the umbilical cord can protect the baby by stopping bleeding, accelerating the drying and shedding of the cord, and reducing jaundice in newborns. However, when choosing umbilical cord protection, it is necessary to choose a regular, soft and non irritating texture to ensure that the umbilical cord is protected and the baby can grow up healthy.
2. If the weather is very hot, do not tie the baby's umbilical cord. In addition, the baby's umbilical cord protector must be dry. It is necessary to replace the umbilical cord protector for the baby in a timely manner every day and do a good job of disinfection until the baby's belly button falls off. When using umbilical cord protectors for babies, they should not be tied too tightly, as it can affect their breathing and have adverse effects on their health.
