Is it necessary to protect the navel patch? How much should I prepare?

As we all know, the navel of a newborn is very susceptible to infection, so many mothers will buy navel stickers to protect their baby's navel. So let's find out if navel stickers are necessary and how much navel stickers should be prepared?

Is the umbilical cord patch necessary?

It is necessary. The umbilical cord sticker is used to protect the navel of newborn babies when they are bathing. We know that the fetus is closely connected to the mother through the umbilical cord, and absorbs nutrients and excretes metabolites from the mother through the umbilical cord. After the baby is born, the umbilical cord will be ligated and cut, and the umbilical cord will gradually fall off from the root. Generally speaking, it takes about one to two weeks from the time the umbilical cord is cut when the baby is born to the time the umbilical cord falls off from the root. Under normal circumstances, the umbilical cord will naturally shrivel on the first day of the baby's birth, and will slowly begin to fall off in 3-4 days, and will heal automatically after 10 days. During this period, the baby's navel must be kept clean and dry. However, many newborns need to take a bath, and even go for swimming training to develop intelligence. At this time, to keep the baby's navel clean and dry, you can use the umbilical cord sticker to help. When necessary, the umbilical cord sticker can also be a waterproof sticker.

How much umbilical patch should I prepare?

The key is to look at the actual situation of the baby and whether you want to use it for him. Some babies have slow wound healing, while some babies heal quickly. Generally speaking, if it is only used when the umbilical cord falls off, then 1-2 boxes are usually enough. If you want to use the umbilical cord sticker when your baby is swimming or vaccinated, it depends on the frequency of swimming and vaccination. If you want to use it as a Band-Aid, then it is not too much to stock up 10 boxes at a time. If the umbilical cord of a newborn baby has not fallen off when taking a bath, it is best to use the umbilical cord sticker. It should also be used when swimming to prevent the baby's wound from being infected. There is no need to apply it when there is no contact with water. If there is no local inflammation, you only need to use iodine tincture for local disinfection after bathing the child, which can completely avoid infection. Just pay more attention to the child at ordinary times, and there is no need to worry too much.

How long can the umbilical cord patch be applied?

It takes about one to two weeks for the newborn to wear the umbilical cord sticker. Because it takes one to two weeks for the umbilical cord to fall off from the root, the baby's navel must be kept clean and dry during this period. Therefore, when the baby takes a bath or swims during this period, the umbilical cord sticker should be used to prevent moisture from entering and protect the baby's health. In addition, after the baby's umbilical cord completely falls off from the root, the mission of the umbilical cord sticker is almost completed. Generally speaking, after the baby's umbilical cord shrivels and falls off, it is disinfected with medicine for a few days. After confirming that the navel has been retracted, the umbilical cord sticker can be used without it. As we all know, the umbilical cord is an important connection between the baby and the mother. The fetus inhales food and excretes metabolites through the umbilical cord. After the baby is born, the umbilical cord is cut off, but it has not completely fallen off. At this time, the importance of the umbilical cord sticker is shown. Because it takes one to two weeks for the umbilical cord to fall off from the root, the baby's navel must be kept clean and dry during this period. Therefore, when the baby takes a bath or swims during this period, the umbilical cord sticker should be used to prevent moisture from entering and protect the baby's health.

When should I start using the umbilical cord patch?

Umbilical stickers are usually used for newborns. The specific time of use depends on the specific situation, but usually they cannot be used for more than 12 hours. Umbilical stickers are used when the umbilical cord falls off to protect the umbilical cord from infection. Generally, they can be used until the wound heals. However, each umbilical sticker should not be used for more than 12 hours, and remember to change it frequently. To protect the umbilical cord from infection during swimming training, babies can use umbilical stickers when swimming. Use umbilical stickers every time you swim, and tear off the umbilical stickers after swimming. It can be used until the baby is about 3 months old.