The navel is the most susceptible place for infection in newborns because of the umbilical cord cut after birth, which is considered an open wound on the baby's body. If the umbilical cord cutting tools and daily dressing changes are not properly sterilized, the navel will face a very high risk of infection. On the other hand, abnormalities in the newborn's navel will be a warning sign of a dangerous disease.

The period after the umbilical cord falls off in newborns is a sensitive period. Abnormal signs in the navel are warnings of dangerous diseases. If any unusual signs appear, it is best for the mother to take the baby to the hospital for examination.

Normally, newborn babies' umbilical cords fall off within 8-10 days. After falling off, the umbilical cord still needs to be well cared for and kept dry, however, if the umbilical cord is not cleaned and cared for properly, it can lead to bad conditions.

The newborn's body is still weak, so the risk of infection is very high, especially umbilical infection if not properly cared for. Umbilical infection increases the risk of very dangerous sepsis, increasing the mortality rate after birth. Therefore, how to properly care for the umbilical cord to limit the risk of infection is very important.

If left untreated, umbilical granuloma in newborns can cause inflammation and infection. So how to care for and treat umbilical granuloma in newborns, what are the ways to treat umbilical granuloma, let's find out through the article below.

What is an umbilical granuloma? How does an umbilical granuloma form in a newborn? How to clean the umbilical cord in a newborn to avoid infection and umbilical granuloma? This article will help you answer the above questions.

During pregnancy, the umbilical cord carries nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the fetus. After birth, the umbilical cord is cut and left in place. This portion of the cord usually falls off on its own within 1 to 3 weeks after birth. However, in some cases, the healing process of the umbilical cord after falling off is disrupted and excess scar tissue forms, forming an umbilical granuloma in the newborn.

In the first weeks after birth, the baby's navel is often a matter of great concern to the family. Many abnormal signs in children are often attributed to navel problems such as the baby crying a lot because of navel pain,... So what are the most common navel diseases that affect the baby's daily life?

After the baby's umbilical cord falls off, it is necessary to continue to take some measures such as cleaning the umbilical area, keeping the umbilical cord dry and clean, avoiding soaking the baby in water for too long, not applying medicine or sprinkling powder on the umbilical cord that is falling off... to limit the risk of umbilical infection affecting the baby's health.