Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child, and I was very concerned about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has experienced a series of situations, and I am also very worried, afraid that the child will get worse. How should I care for the umbilical cord after it falls off?Doctor's answer:
Hello, after the umbilical cord falls off, it is recommended to wait for one week before getting the baby wet. This is mainly to avoid infection. You can use povidone-iodine for wiping, which is quite effective. Infants should sleep on their backs. Sometimes, starting around 6 to 7 months, infants may transition from sleeping on their backs to sleeping on their stomachs. Parents might find this strange and worry if something is wrong with the child. In fact, this actually indicates that the child at this age can roll over freely. When sleeping, infants always adopt the most comfortable position for themselves. If the infant finds it comfortable to sleep on their stomach and can roll over by themselves, they will adopt this position. In fact, most animals in nature also sleep on their stomachs. Recent research has found that sleeping on the stomach has many benefits.