Cleaning your baby's umbilical cord is an important process that must be done to prevent infections. Here are the steps to follow 🙂

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling the umbilical cord.
  2. Use a sterile cotton ball and moisten it with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
  3. Carefully clean the umbilical cord area, making sure to clean the entire cord area, including where it attaches to the baby's skin.
  4. After cleaning, fold the baby's diaper so that the cord is exposed and stays dry.
  5. I cleaned the umbilical cord several times a day, especially after each diaper change.
  6. If the umbilical cord is bleeding or red, talk to your baby's pediatrician for more information and recommendations.

It is important that cleaning is done carefully and regularly until it falls off, which usually happens within one or two weeks after birth.