The red navel of a newborn baby can cause a serious headache for parents - because normal scarring of the umbilical wound, this is a sign of a favorable development of the newborn.
But it also happens that the wound has long been healed, the child grew and developed, and suddenly his navel flushed. What is the problem? What is the cause of the redness of the navel in a child?
Red navel in newborn
Probably, you know that the important period of childbirth is the cutting and bandaging of the navel in a newborn baby. Thus, the child loses a physical connection with the mother, becoming an independent organism.
But on this path, Mom must in every possible way provide care for the newborn. Treatment of umbilical wound should be an important stage in the daily toilet of the baby.
And if you notice that your newborn baby has a red navel, signs of suppuration, and your baby is restless - you need to consult a doctor about the treatment of omphalitis (inflammation of the navel and nearby tissue). The danger for the newborn is that his body is devoid of strong protection, and the slightest infection can lead to unfortunate consequences.
Why does the baby have a red navel?
If your baby or older child has reddened his navel, it is possible that the baby has brought a bacterial or fungal infection. How could this happen?
As the development develops, the child has a keen interest in his body, and in particular, to where one can thrust his finger. Often, babies comb the navel, thereby creating favorable conditions for the onset of infection. If you notice that your one-year-old baby has a red navel inside, do not be scared, but take the right measures - treat the umbilicals with peroxide 3%, smear it with betadine or another antiseptic. Follow the hygiene of the affected area, carefully wipe it after the trays.
If redness does not go away, consult your pediatrician.