Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. Can the umbilical cord be washed three days after birth?Doctor's answer:
Considering that newborns can take a bath as long as their umbilical cord stump hasn't fallen off, you can bathe your baby. After bathing, use a cotton swab dipped in 75% alcohol to wipe the umbilical cord area to prevent infection.Child health issues have always troubled parents. When treating this condition, general treatment should be considered. Only by using the correct methods can family members help children recover from the illness as soon as possible, without affecting their growth and development. Therefore, parents must pay attention to their children's condition and take them to a doctor for timely treatment.