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 had a series of issues, and I am very worried, afraid that the condition will worsen. Could you please tell me how long it takes for a newborn to no longer need a navel patch when taking a bath?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, generally you just need to wait for the umbilical cord to dry. However, if the umbilical cord hasn't fallen off yet, you should use alcohol to disinfect the umbilical cord area each time you bathe the baby. Hello, in this case, it is recommended to consider the baby's condition and go to the hospital for a check-up. First, it's possible that the phlegm may be an infection, and second, it's possible that there may be congenital laryngeal stridor.