Question
A four-month-old male infant becomes highly emotional and cries when upset, and his belly button area pops out, causing concern among parents about whether it might lead to a hernia. How should one handle a baby’s belly button popping out during crying?
Answer
Excessive crying in infants can lead to a popping out of the belly button, a situation that requires attention to avoid the baby from crying too much. There are cases where prolonged crying may result in an abnormally enlarged belly button, even with an object protruding. It is best to minimize the baby’s crying, as it is easy for them to inhale too much air when crying, which can cause gastrointestinal bloating or other issues. When the baby is crying, try to distract their attention to alleviate the crying situation.