Newborns have very fragile bodies, so everyone must be careful and gentle when taking care of them. If you accidentally pull off the navel and umbilical cord of a newborn while taking care of them, don't be too nervous first. What should I do if the umbilical cord of a newborn is knocked off? Tell everyone a few useful methods to easily cope.
What should I do if the umbilical cord of a newborn is knocked off
If a newborn's belly button is accidentally pulled off, but the mothers find that the baby has not experienced any bleeding from the belly button, only a small amount of rice soup like secretion flowing out, this is a normal phenomenon, indicating that the baby's umbilical cord is already at the time when it should be dropped. At this time, only 75% alcohol or iodine should be used for daily disinfection and care.
Attention: Disinfection should not exceed 2 times a day to avoid slowing down the healing of newborn tissues in babies due to excessive disinfection.
It is normal for a newborn to have a small amount of bleeding after the umbilical cord is pulled off. Parents don't need to be nervous, just use 75% ethanol (medical alcohol) or iodine to wipe off the blood stains on the navel.
Then cover it with disinfectant gauze and wrap the navel with a bandage. Generally, it can be cured in a few days without the need for hemostatic drugs.
Pay attention to keeping the area clean, dry, and hygienic to prevent bacterial infections and prevent re bleeding caused by friction. It is recommended to wear an umbilical cord protector or apply a umbilical cord protector to the baby.
Note: Disinfect twice a day, and the baby's navel will heal and recover in about 3-7 days.
How to keep the umbilical cord fresh for newborns
The umbilical cord of a baby is a necrotic tissue that can easily become infected with bacteria if it gets wet. After the umbilical cord of a newborn has just fallen off, the new granulation tissue at the umbilical fossa has not yet matured and often appears damp. If it is wet again, it is very detrimental to the healing of the wound.
When mothers are taking care of their babies' umbilical cords, if they find water or urine on the umbilical cord, they should clean it with a clean cotton cloth in a timely manner, and then disinfect it with alcohol. It is best not to let the baby sit in a basin and take a bath until the navel wound has healed. You can wipe the upper body first, and then wash the lower body to avoid infection caused by the navel getting wet.
What should I do if the umbilical cord of a newborn is knocked off? Firstly, it is necessary to check whether there is bleeding, and then take corresponding measures to deal with it. The care of newborns is a great subject, and parents need to constantly learn in order to be confident and calm. Parents should be patient with their newborn babies, move gently, and not act too hastily.
