When a baby is born, doctors will cut off the belly button that provides nutrition to the baby. However, at the beginning, there will still be a little bit of it sticking to the belly, but most of it will slowly fall off. This young mother doesn't need to worry too much, but some babies have been born for 25 days and the belly button still hasn't fallen off. Why is this?
Why hasn't the navel of a newborn dropped after 25 days
The umbilical cord of a newborn usually falls off around seven days after birth. If it doesn't fall off within 25 days, it may be an umbilical infection. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and clear diagnosis, and receive targeted treatment.
However, there are multiple reasons why the navel has not fallen off:
1. When doctors cut the umbilical cord, keeping it long will prevent it from drying out and falling off easily;
2. Babies wear more clothes in cold weather and are less likely to dry out;
3. You can't soak in water to take a shower, and it's also not easy to dry when wet Be sure to pay attention to the baby's umbilical cord and use the hospital prescribed solution to wipe it every morning and evening until it reaches the root of the umbilical cord (the baby will not feel pain, and the mother should not have soft hands). Only in this way can the umbilical cord not be infected If the baby's umbilical cord is red or has discharge, it is important to see a doctor in a timely manner.
How to care for a baby's belly button
During the care of the umbilical cord, young mothers should pay special attention to keeping the navel dry and not getting wet with diapers or other items. If the baby's umbilical cord cloth is found to be wet, it should be replaced immediately. Do not touch or wipe the navel with dirty hands or cloth. Do not cover the umbilical area with diapers to prevent urine or feces from contaminating the umbilical wound. Especially during bathing, if the baby's umbilical cord is wet, it should be wiped dry with a cotton swab before taking care of it. Do not let the baby soak in a bathtub before the umbilical cord falls off. You can wash the upper body first, dry it off, and then wash the lower body.
The average time for a baby's belly button to fall off is within seven days. If it hasn't fallen off for too long, you can go to the hospital to see a doctor. After all, the fact that the belly button hasn't fallen off is not a unilateral reason. It may also be related to the doctor keeping the belly button for a longer period of time. When giving the baby a bath, it is also necessary to clean it properly, but after cleaning, pay attention to dryness.
