Question
Why don’t newborns’ navel stumps fall off?
Answer
Considering the possibility of navel infection, it is recommended that you use iodine to disinfect the area, then apply a red mold ointment, and you can take some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication, such as cefixime or amoxicillin, as needed. If necessary, consult a hospital for a check-up. If the child has a lot of mucus or nasal discharge blocking the nasal cavity, use a bulb syringe or a nasal aspirator to suck out the mucus and nasal discharge to relieve the child’s nasal congestion. The bulb syringe or nasal aspirator will not pose any danger to the child.