After a baby is born, the only "bond" between the body and the mother - the umbilical cord - will be cut off. After cutting it off, the baby becomes an independent individual, and the wound on the umbilical cord will slowly heal. After recovery, it is the navel. So, is it normal for a baby's umbilical cord to have a foul odor?
Firstly, it is abnormal for a baby's umbilical cord to have a foul odor, which indicates that there is some inflammation around the umbilical cord. At this time, it is necessary to use iodine to disinfect the area around the umbilical cord, which can be quickly cured. If there is still a foul odor, you should go to the hospital for examination to see if there are granulomas or navel mushroom problems, which are caused by bacterial infection.
Secondly, when the umbilical cord of a baby is cut, be careful not to touch water. During the process of caring for the umbilical cord, parents should pay attention to keeping the baby's umbilical cord dry. If they find that the baby's umbilical cord is wet by diapers or other things, they should replace it in a timely manner. Do not use hands or towels to wipe it, but use a cotton swab dipped in iodine to wipe it.
Another point is that after the umbilical cord of a baby falls off, a complete navel will be formed. During the scab formation process, the scab will fall off, and there will be some damp or purulent liquid flowing out around the scab. At this time, parents should also use a cotton swab dipped in iodine to disinfect, and not use gentian violet to wipe, to avoid infection and prevent the condition from worsening.
