I will teach you how to clean your baby's belly button correctly, a simple step-by-step guide on how to care for your baby's belly button. With the birth of a new child, concerns also arise about how to clean your baby's belly button. Many times, you hear wrong advice such as: Put coins in it to heal faster Wrap it with a bandage to prevent swelling Put on adhesive tape to protect against diseases But, know that these guidelines are just myths and unfounded beliefs. Here, you will learn the real care and you will learn how to clean your baby's belly button correctly, based on scientific evidence. Keep your baby healthy and pain-free by knowing the correct way to clean his or her belly button. The baby's belly button is a subject that causes more distress in first-time families, as they have never experienced a baby at home and for this reason they still do not know how to care for the belly button. So let's talk about caring for your baby's belly button, how many days it takes for it to fall off and everything else. When we talk about the number of children or even grandchildren, this does not mean that you clean your baby's navel correctly, practically, safely, and in the most appropriate and up-to-date way possible. Let's start with some questions and answers to see if you are up to date: How many days does it take for a baby's navel to fall off? A baby's navel usually falls off around 1 to 3 weeks after birth. However, it can take up to 6 weeks or more in some cases. It is important to always clean your baby's navel, thus keeping the baby's navel clean and dry to avoid infections and speed up the healing process. What do you need to bandage the navel? You need a cotton swab and 70% liquid alcohol. It is important to note that, in some recent articles, it has been said that alcohol should no longer be used in dressing the navel. However, it is important to take into account that we live in a tropical country, where water is a factor in the routine of caring for babies. For this reason, large maternity hospitals and pediatricians continue to recommend the use of 70% alcohol when dressing a baby's navel. How many times a day should the navel be dressed? The recommendation is to do it at least 7 times a day, including after each diaper change and also after bathing. This is because, in addition to soap and water, it is important to dry the umbilical cord well to avoid moisture. How to clean a baby's navel? Hygiene tips for the umbilical cord To ensure the health and hygiene of your baby's navel, it is important to follow some tips for proper care: keep the area dry, clean it daily with water and mild soap, use 70% alcohol and a cotton swab each time you apply a new dressing. It is important to remember that, in case of any difficulty or doubt when dressing, it is always recommended to seek medical advice. In short, dressing the navel is an important measure to prevent infections and ensure proper healing. It is important to follow the cleaning and dressing change instructions and seek medical advice if in doubt. #bellybutton #umbilicalcord #umbilicalcord #howtocleanyourbaby'sbellybutton #howtocareforyourbaby'sbellybutton #umbilicalcare#firsttimemom Share this video: • HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BABY'S BELLYBUTTON THE... Other videos that will help you: Fissured Nipples 5 tips for those who suffer from cracked nipples • FISSURED NIPPLES 5 Tips for Those Who... Preparing Your Breast for Breastfeeding • PREPARING YOUR BREAST FOR BREASTFEEDING ... 🌐 Learn more about our services: https://www.homebabyassessoria.com.br/ 📲 Contact us: WhatsApp: http://bit.ly/WhatsAppHomeBaby-Youtube Email: [email protected] 💖 Follow Home Baby Assessoria Instagram: @homebabyassessoria Facebook: @homebabyassessoria