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A few seconds after birth, the umbilical cord that connects to the umbilical cord will be cut, so that the umbilical cord attached at the center of all the remaining infants less than three centimeters.
Under normal circumstances, the umbilical cord will disappear by itself within five to seven days. But in some cases up to two weeks.
Well, as long as has not vanished, the umbilical cord should be cared for properly. Otherwise, the cord will become infected, wet, pus, and odor. This situation is clearly dangerous for the baby.
Here are some tips for caring for the umbilical cord:
1) Clean the baby's umbilical cord with soap when bathing baby.
2) Dry with a soft towel.
3) Spread with 70% alcohol. Do not use betadine, because they contain betadine iodine can enter the baby's blood circulation and cause the growth of the thyroid gland. (update: Do not apply any)
4) Leave it open, do not need to be wrapped. Be covered with sterile gauze, clean and dry if there is infection.
5) Do not smear the umbilical cord with herbs or sprinkle the powder, as it can be a good medium for the growth of germs, including tetanus germs.
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