Question
If the umbilical cord of a nine-day-old newborn hasn’t fallen off yet, do I still need to apply the umbilical cord sticker? What should I do if the baby’s navel area is all broken from the stickers?
Answer
If the umbilical cord of a nine-day-old newborn hasn’t fallen off yet, you can initially avoid applying the umbilical cord sticker. However, use soft clothing to cover the baby’s navel, avoiding contact with hard objects. The detachment of the umbilical cord can happen early or late, and there’s no need to intentionally stimulate it to fall off. If there’s slight bleeding, it’s recommended to disinfect with iodine alcohol daily, two to three times each time. If the baby’s umbilical cord hasn’t fallen off yet, disinfect it with iodine alcohol daily as well, two to three times each time. This will help in the detachment of the umbilical cord and prevent infection.