Question
During a bath, I noticed that the baby’s navel is red and has a crack, with the crack appearing red as well. The baby doesn’t seem to be in pain, but my grandmother has applied some tea oil to it. There has been no previous treatment. I would like to know how to handle this situation.
Answer
This condition is often related to poor healing of the umbilical cord scar. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination to determine if it is a problem with the umbilical cord scar or if there is an inflammatory infection. Treatment will be tailored based on the diagnosis results.