Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child, and I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has had a series of issues, and I am very concerned, fearing that the condition may worsen. Is it normal for a newborn's umbilical cord to fall off and bleed?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, please don't worry too much. Generally, when there is bleeding from the umbilical cord before it falls off, it suggests an infection in the area. You can buy medical alcohol and povidone-iodine from a pharmacy. First, use a cotton swab to apply povidone-iodine, then apply alcohol externally to de-iodize. Do this twice a day for disinfection, and the umbilical cord will heal quickly and fall off.The baby can reach for toys and will even ring a small rattle. He can play quietly by himself for about 15 minutes. He will listen to all the sounds around him while continuing to practice speaking. If you talk to others and ignore the baby, he may make a sound to get your attention. The baby's vision is very sharp now, and he can see things at different distances and easily track moving objects.