When the umbilical wound of a newborn is healed? Photo: Getty
For treatment of wound in the umbilical of a newbornyou will need: hydrogen peroxide; Greens; · cotton buds; · Sterile wipes made of gauze; · Pipette. Prepare all this in advance and, if necessary, use the help of another member of the family. Experts recommend that the procedure be performed immediately after bathing in the morning and evening. Pre-wash hands well, then dip the cotton swab into a solution of hydrogen peroxide and gently remove with it a detachable from the umbilical wound. If one stick is not enough, then take another one, and then remove the residues of hydrogen peroxide with the help of the dry side of the stick. Now go to the treatment with a green, then let the wound dry and you can dress the baby. Take care that neither the things nor the diaper, do not touch the edge of the wound and do not injure it.
When the umbilical wound of a newborn
The way the umbilical wound heals quickly depends on thefrom the correct care of the child during this period. Experts recommend: 1. To bathe a crumb before healing it is necessary only in boiled water. 2. You can add a little bit of potassium permanganate to the water before it is light pink. Also, instead of potassium permanganate, add the broths of medicinal herbs having an anti-inflammatory effect to the bath. For example, a camomile, a nettle or a turn. But do it neatly, as the baby's skin is very tender and allergic reaction can occur. 3. Change clothes several times a day. It all should not only be well washed and dried, but also ironed. The same applies to bed linen in a crib and diapers. 4. Handle the umbilical wound only on a clean diaper, ironed iron. As a rule, the umbilical wound heals most often within 3-5 days after his birth. But sometimes this process is delayed up to 2-3 weeks. If the wound is treated correctly and the child is taken care of during this period, complications usually do not occur, but if healing does not occur, then it is necessary to call a doctor who will help to solve the problem and find out what the reason for its appearance. In no case do not self-medicate, because you can worsen the condition of the child and harm his health. See also:
