Can alcohol be used for newborn umbilical cord care?

Alcohol disinfection can be used for newborn umbilical cord care. The main component of medical alcohol is ethanol, which is relatively less irritating to the skin. It can fully eliminate bacteria on the skin surface and prevent pathogenic microorganisms from staying on the skin surface, thereby achieving a better disinfection effect. Moreover, alcohol is volatile and can absorb or take away a large amount of water in a short period of time, keeping the newborn's belly button dry.

However, you also need to pay attention when using alcohol for disinfection. If the alcohol concentration is too low, it will not be able to effectively kill the bacteria on the skin surface. In addition, the skin of newborns is very delicate. Frequent rubbing of the navel with alcohol may cause discomfort to the baby. Therefore, unless there are special circumstances, it is best not to rub your belly button with alcohol. When the baby's umbilical cord has abnormal secretions, it is recommended to use iodophor for disinfection.

In addition, when caring for the umbilical cord of newborns, parents should also pay attention to keeping the area clean and dry to avoid urine or feces contamination. At the same time, follow the doctor's instructions, use disinfectants correctly, and pay attention to the condition of the baby's umbilical cord. If there is any abnormality, seek medical attention in time.

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