Redness of the navel usually occurs when the remaining small segment of the umbilical cord falls off after the baby is born. In fact, even if the umbilical cord of a baby successfully falls off, it will inevitably cause redness of the navel in the future. So, what should we do if a five month old baby's belly button turns red?
1. Check for foreign objects in the navel and clean them promptly. When a baby's belly button is young, it is usually protruding outward. Therefore, if there are foreign objects in the belly button, it is easy to detect them. Once these foreign objects accumulate in the belly button for too long, it may cause the baby's belly button to become red, even itchy, and water to come out. These are all caused by infection of the belly button due to foreign objects.
2. After cleaning, pay attention to daily disinfection. After cleaning the navel, it is necessary to disinfect it in a timely manner. If a baby's belly button turns red, the skin on the belly button will become more sensitive. Therefore, it is necessary to gently touch the belly button. You can use medical gauze or cotton swabs, dip them in disinfectant, and gently wipe twice, changing the gauze or cotton swab each time.
3. Keep the navel dry. Redness of the navel is a sign of infection. In addition to regular disinfection, it is important to keep it as dry as possible and not let the baby touch it with their hands. If bathing is necessary, try to shorten the bathing time and avoid soaking it in water for too long. After washing, pay attention to dryness and warmth.
