Newborn belly button stages are noted soon after the baby is born. Babies are born with an umbilical cord that attaches them to the placenta in their mothers womb. The umbilical cord carries oxygen and nutrients from you the mother to the baby . And not forgetting ,the disposal of waste from the baby as well. All this is made possible through the umbilical cord that is attached to both mother and child.
Umbilical cord of newborn baby (belly button stages).
After you give birth to your baby. There are some newborn belly button stages that you need to consider. Your baby’s umbilical cord is cut off separating your baby from you; by experienced medical practitioners. The process is not painful at all for both you and your baby because, the umbilical cord does not have nerves. When the medical practitioners finish cutting off your baby’s umbilical cord they clip the stump which is left attached to your baby’s belly with a special cord clipper. At this moment your baby is now able to breathe, suckle and get rid of waste on their own.
Newborn belly button care stage.
As days go by , and as your baby grows older the umbilical cord stump begins to dry out slowly. This process is easier with your help as the babies care giver. The stump needs to be kept clean and dry all the time. However , given that you have kept it clean and dry it should fall off naturally , without any help from you. Thus, within the first ten days to two weeks of your baby’s life.
Best way to care for your newborn baby’s belly button.
Caring for your newborn baby’s umbilical cord stump is the best way to go. As this will help keep your baby in good health. All you have to do is to keep it clean and dry like I mentioned earlier on.
What to do;
Firstly, keep it clean always.
Secondly, keep it dry as well to help speed the process of falling off.
Thirdly, avoid bathing your baby regularly . Baby skin at this stage is highly sensitive and does not require bathing daily. When you decide to give him or her a bathe try giving them a sponge bathe; as sponge baths are much more friendlier and safer . Bathe water is not safe as it can slow down the umbilical cord stump from drying quick. In case you get the stump wet while giving your baby a bath. You gently pat the area dry with a clean cloth.
Finally, after every diaper change be sure not to cover the umbilical cord stump with a diaper. Always make sure that , you fold down the top of your baby’s diaper to keep it away from the stump. That is if you have diapers that do not come with a scoop that helps in preventing the diaper from rubbing against the umbilical cord stump.
How to bathe a baby with umbilical cord stump on.
Try only to give sponge baths to your baby particularly when the umbilical cord stump is still on. Because, sponge baths are quick and easier than other methods. They are however not only simple but helps you avoid getting water on the umbilical cord stump in the bathing process.
Firstly; on a warm and comfortable surface of your choice in your home ; lay a clean, soft and dry bath towel on the surface.
Secondly; gently remove all your baby’s clothes, and lay him or her on the surface .
Thirdly; Wet your baby’s clean soft bath sponge, drain excess water.
Forth, Gently wipe your baby’s skin in strokes. From the face towards the baby’s ears and behind his or her ears. Not forgetting the neck-folds down toward the armpits area down the little hands and in between his or her fingers. Gently whipping the back area and down towards the stomach.
NB; be sure to avoid the belly button because, you need to keep it dry .
Fifth; Pat your baby’s skin gently drying up all the areas. You can also try letting your baby Air dry naturally, in a warm environment. Then just finish the job off by pat drying your baby, for any wet areas remaining. You are doing this to prevent unpleasant odors developing on your baby.
Finally; Take your readily prepared baby aqueous cream and apply petroleum jelly on your baby and dress up your baby. Gently moisturize your little ones body with baby aqueous cream and clothe them with the readily selected loose baby clothes.
What to do after the umbilical cord falls off.
I must admit it is such an exciting experience, and a huge relief when your discover that your baby’s umbilical cord stump has fallen off. As this is one of your baby’s first milestone.
How to care for your newborn’s belly button stage by stage.
Now that your baby’s belly button has detached, you need to continue giving detailed care to the bellybutton up until it heals completely.At this particular stage; take the detached stump and dispose it off . Wipe dry around and on the bellybutton area, gently with a dampened cloth and pat dry. Do not panic when you see a bit of blood secretions; and some traces of pink scar tissue or a bit of clear yellow discharge. This is normal; Because, this is a sign that your baby is undergoing a normal healing process. Most importantly, advise you to continue giving your baby sponge baths, up until their belly button is completely healed.
What to do with your baby’s detached Umbilical cord stump.
Once the umbilical cord stump has fallen off; you can dispose it off without fear. It is up to you what you do with it . Some people prefer throwing away in the drainage, burning it or disposing it off in the dustbin. However, some parents prefer saving it for different reasons better known to them. Which is still ok.
