The following points need to be paid attention to when caring for the umbilical cord of newborns:

Keep the umbilical cord dry: Check whether the umbilical cord is dry every time you change the baby's diaper. If the umbilical cord is wet, disinfect it with alcohol or iodine, and then wrap it with gauze. Be careful not to wipe the navel with violet solution, because violet solution can only dry the surface and cannot disinfect it.

Avoid friction: Do not cover the baby's umbilicus with the diaper to avoid friction that may cause the umbilical cord stump to rupture and bleed. There is an option to use a specialized umbilical cord retainer to prevent the diaper from sticking to the umbilical cord.

Avoid touching: The baby's umbilical cord stump is a wound. Avoid touching it to avoid bleeding or infection. If you find bleeding, oozing or purulent discharge from the umbilical cord stump, you should seek medical attention promptly.

Regular disinfection: Use iodophor or medical umbilical cord care solution under the guidance of a doctor to disinfect the baby's umbilical cord regularly every day. Wash your hands before disinfecting to ensure that your hands are clean and hygienic.

Pay attention to observation: Check your baby's umbilical cord every day for signs of redness, swelling, exudation, etc. If any abnormalities are found, seek medical attention in time. At the same time, pay attention to observe whether the baby has symptoms of infection such as crying and fever.

In short, newborn umbilical cord care requires keeping it dry, avoiding friction and touching, regular disinfection and careful observation. If any abnormality occurs, seek medical treatment promptly to avoid serious complications. At the same time, parents should keep a happy mood when caring for their newborns and create a warm and safe growth environment for their babies.

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