Today, doctors in maternity hospitals are trying to discharge mothers as early as possible - both women feel comfortable and babies benefit not from a hospital environment, but from a home environment with the “right” set of bacteria. However, on the third day, namely at this time the discharge occurs, the baby’s umbilical cord has not yet fallen off. Therefore, in the maternity hospital, the mother needs to understand how to properly treat the newborn’s navel so as not to accidentally introduce a dangerous infection.
Poker in newborns: a sign
Most often you can hear from young parents that the baby has a kind of stubble on his body. People call it a poker. In fact, upon closer examination, it turns out that this is not stubble at all, but dirt in the sebaceous glands, which are associated with the remains of vellus hair.
Poker in newborns, sign:
- But the fact is that they get tangled in the child’s thin hair, causing severe discomfort; they can prick, which causes anxiety and crying when he sleeps on his back. Often poker or stubble is found on the back, arms, legs, and back of the head.
- It is believed that it manifests itself if the child’s mother did not like cats, or ate sunflower seeds, lard and skin. But these are just folk signs that have nothing to do with reality. To prevent them from bothering the child and to eliminate discomfort, it is necessary to remove the bristles or poker. Bread crumb is used for these purposes.
- To do this, moisten it with water and simply roll the ball over the back or other part of the child’s body where there are hard hairs. Some mothers use a barbaric method. They pick up tweezers and try to remove the hairs. This causes the baby to worry and cry. You shouldn’t do this; it’s better to lubricate your back with a moisturizing fat cream in advance so that the accumulations get wet and can be simply removed.
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What to do with a newborn’s fallen belly button: signs
There is a lot of information regarding the umbilical cord. At different times it was believed that this is a thin channel that connects mother and child. That is why this appendage was treated with trepidation and a mystical meaning was instilled in it.
What to do with a newborn’s fallen belly button, signs:
- In some Scandinavian countries, it was necessary to wrap a boy's umbilical cord in canvas and cut it into several parts. Thus, it was believed that the boy would become a good warrior. A girl's navel had to be tied with ribbon or thread so that the girl could sew well.
- Now this process must be dealt with in a certain way. There are even special conspiracies that help a child disconnect from his mother and gain health.
- In Ancient Rus' there were many signs associated with the navel. Previously, births were attended by midwives who tied the navel with a red thread. It was believed that in this way the child would be healthy. In no case was the shoot thrown away, but preserved. It was placed in a special bag, tied and stored. It was believed that the father should protect the navel pouch. Thus, he is responsible for preserving the health and life of the child. It was necessary to use this navel for medicinal purposes.
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What to do after the navel falls off and how to treat it?
After falling off, a small wound remains. I'm not scaring you, dear readers, but any wound is a great way to get an infection. Therefore, we need only one thing: speedy healing. And this happens by about a month of the baby’s life. Until this long-awaited moment, you need to protect the baby. How? .
Prepare the following things:
- Peroxide 3%.
- Zelonka, potassium permanganate, chlorophyllipt or other antiseptics. Just use any one at a time. Do not stir.
- Bandage, cotton pads.
- Cotton buds.
So, first wash your hands well. Then drip hydrogen peroxide into the wound. Wait until it hisses. Now remove the crusts that have become soaked with a cotton swab. You can smear it with green paint.
Yes, when healing begins, the crust on the navel will form even larger than before. What to do with it? There is no need to forcibly tear it off. It should come off easily. The only way you can help is to create conditions for her to leave. But this should be done when the crust is completely dry.
Swimming and peroxide will help here. After water procedures, the crusts soften. It is possible to pass without peroxide. If this does not happen, drop a little, wait and try to remove it. Does it come off easily? Clean it up. If not, you need to wait a day or two.
Well, since I briefly touched on the bathing procedure, I’ll dispel some myths here.
Umbilical cord of a newborn: signs
In some countries, this process was dealt with completely differently. It was believed that it should never be thrown away. It is best to bury it in the ground.
Umbilical cord of a newborn, signs:
- If the child was sick, then water was poured onto him through this umbilical cord tube. It was believed that in this way the damage and evil eye could be removed from the baby and made him healthier. In Rus', the navel was dried, ground into powder, and stored dry. It was believed that such a bag could be an excellent talisman for a guy who was being drafted into the army or to war.
- In some countries, it was forbidden to throw the navel into a fire or drown it, as its owner could become drowned or burn. But in some countries of India, on the contrary, the navel was specially thrown into the water so that its owner would become an excellent fisherman.
- In Rus', the belly button of girls was cut on an alder block so that she would be hardworking, not afraid of any work, and could maintain home comfort.
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A few words about hygiene
In addition to knowledge of how to treat the umbilical wound, mothers will also benefit from the rules of caring for a newborn, without strict adherence to which even antiseptics do not guarantee a speedy recovery.
The best assistant for navel healing is air. Give your baby air baths after each change of clothes, and then the wound will always be dry.
Don't neglect to ventilate the room. Fresh air speeds up blood circulation and improves healing.
The baby's navel should not come into contact with wet clothes. Children's underwear and diapers should be chosen only from natural materials. They are regularly washed and ironed on both sides.
As you can see, there is nothing complicated in such care. Follow the rules of hygiene, regularly treat the wound - and soon your baby’s belly button will heal.
Signs of a newborn's first bath
There are also many signs associated with swimming. It is believed that such a cleansing procedure helps not only wash away the dirt from the child, but also make him healthier and happier.
Signs of a newborn's first bath:
- When bathing for the first time, under no circumstances should you wash diapers, wash dishes, or use the water for household needs in this water. Be sure to pour it down the drain.
- In ancient times, it was believed that if a child is bathed after sunset, then this water should not be touched until the morning. Only after the sun had risen was it permissible to drain the liquid. The dog should not drink this water.
- In addition, it will give femininity and beauty. This water has not been used for household needs since ancient times, despite the shortage of liquid. It was sure to be poured out, since witchcraft rituals could be performed with it, which could cause the evil eye and witchcraft.
- The water used to bathe the baby was under no circumstances left in the direct rays of the moon. It was believed that in this way evil spirits could plunge into the water and bring illness to the child. After bathing, the liquid was only allowed to be poured out to the mother. The next ritual had to be performed. Kiss the child three times and spit over his left shoulder. It was not allowed to bathe a child on Fridays and Sundays. After all, in this way one could take away a girl’s beauty, and a boy’s health.
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How often to perform the procedure
There is no clear recommendation on the number of navel treatments. Typically, care is carried out 2-3 times a day, during hygiene procedures in the morning and after evening bathing.
Until the navel heals, pediatricians advise bathing the baby in boiled water. Some mothers add a little potassium permanganate to the bath for disinfection. This is acceptable, but before pouring the solution, it should be filtered so that an accidentally ingested lens of potassium permanganate does not burn the baby’s skin.
It is good to add a decoction of chamomile or string to the water.
Thematic material:
- How to brew a series for bathing a newborn
- How to brew chamomile for bathing a newborn
Complete healing of the umbilical wound in a newborn occurs within 21 days.
Signs for newborns up to one year
There are several other signs associated with children. If the child constantly cries and is noisy, you need to wash him in the water in which the spoons were washed after dinner, and wipe him with the left hem of his robe.
Signs for newborns up to one year:
- It is believed that in this way one can wash away bad mood and anxiety. You can’t kiss a child’s heels, as he will go late. Kissing on the cheek was not allowed, as the child might develop teeth late.
- According to our ancestors, in order for a newborn to have good teeth, after the first tooth has erupted, it is necessary to give the young parents new silver spoons and feed the child with them.
- As it turned out, this has not only a mysterious, esoteric meaning. After all, silver is an excellent antiseptic and helps fight pathogens that destroy teeth. After birth, the child had to be laid out on a fur bedding; it was believed that the child would be rich and wealthy.
In the maternity hospital
Umbilical cord treatment with clamp
If the clothespin is not going to fall off, the first treatments should be carried out with it. In this case, the part of the umbilical cord that is under the clamp (closer to the baby’s belly) is lubricated with an antiseptic.
First, carefully lift the clothespin and drip hydrogen peroxide onto the navel. After the solution stops foaming, use a cotton swab to remove the softened crusts from the wound.
All that remains is to lubricate the area under the clamp with brilliant green and let it air dry a little.
Wash your hands thoroughly before handling your newborn's navel!
After the umbilical cord remains dry, the clothespin will fall off along with it. Minor bleeding may appear from the resulting wound - this is normal.
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- How to swaddle a newborn correctly
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Signs for newborn boys
There were many signs associated with christenings. If a child clenches his fists during manipulation, it means he will be stingy.
Signs for newborn boys:
- During the boy’s first bath, it is necessary to immerse silver in water, but not the cross.
- It was believed that in this way the boy would grow up rich and be able to provide his family with everything they needed.
- If during the christening the hands are unclenched and he is relaxed, then the child will be very kind. It was forbidden to take as godparents a couple who were about to get married. Their relationship may deteriorate, and in the end the couple will not get married. It was possible to take a husband and wife as godparents, but it was advisable that they stand on opposite sides of the child during the procedure.
- The boy's umbilical cord was cut on an oak block or book. It was believed that in this way he would be a hard worker, excellent at using a tool, or educated if the navel was cut on a book.
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Newborn births: signs
Testing of a newborn can be carried out no earlier than 40 days after his birth. It is believed that after reaching this age, there is no longer a chance that evil spirits will take over the child's body.
Newborn births, signs:
- It is before the age of 40 that a child must be baptized and strangers not allowed in to see him. Regarding visits, it is best if they are close relatives, such as grandparents. Work colleagues and friends who just know them will wait.
- These are not the closest people, so do not try to invite everyone immediately after the birth of the baby. How long should the visit be? It is best if it is a short visit, a festive dinner or lunch.
- It is necessary that the mother is not too busy, so the ideal option is 1-2 hours. Regarding the signs, it is believed that strangers can cause the evil eye for the baby. Therefore, it is necessary to attach a pin to the back. This will help avoid witchcraft and protect you in case a stranger looks at the child in the wrong way.
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What should you be wary of?
If healing proceeds without complications, the navel will be dry and without redness. But in the following situations, the baby should be shown to the doctor:
- The skin around the wound is swollen and red, itchy, the discharge does not stop for more than 14 days and becomes more abundant.
- The presence of infection is indicated by an unpleasant odor from the navel.
- Minor bloody discharge is considered normal only in the first days after the clothespin falls off; in other cases, call a doctor.
- Purulent discharge also indicates problems with wound healing.
In the first month, the young mother is visited by a doctor or a visiting nurse, who monitors how the navel is growing and advises on any issues that arise. If you cannot boast of attention from medical professionals, do not hesitate to seek help yourself if you have any doubts about the health of your newborn.
Birthmarks in newborns: signs
There are also a lot of signs regarding birthmarks. Nowadays you can often find reddish spots on the face of children.
Birthmarks in newborns, signs:
- They are located on the eyes, forehead, and back of the head. They are called stork bites. They can mean that your child is blessed.
- A spot on a girl’s right eyebrow portends early marriage and happiness in married life.
- A birthmark on the nose portends wealth and success in business.
- More information about birthmarks in children and the signs associated with them can be found in the article on our website: Stork bite - birthmark in a newborn: folk signs. Stork bite - what to do?
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Signs of newborn girls
Many signs apply to girls.
Signs of newborn girls:
- If the baby is like two peas in a pod like her father, fortunately.
- When bathing for the first time, it is advisable to wear white underwear on the girl. It is believed that in this way she will be gentle, happy and friendly.
- Do you want the girl to be happy? Do not allow your baby to look in the mirror until she is 1 year old.
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Things for newborns: signs
It is believed that things carry an energy charge, information from the past owner. That is why it is considered a bad omen if things are taken just like that. It is necessary to pay some kind of fee if someone you know gives away your child’s things.
Things for newborns, signs:
- This allows you to introduce new life into them. In addition, you cannot take clothes from children who have some kind of incurable disease. After all, in this way you can bring trouble to your child, or provoke a disease. This applies not only to children, but also to people who have died. Under no circumstances should you take the belongings of deceased people who were very ill. In general, it is believed that you should never purchase things before giving birth.
- In addition, it is forbidden for an expectant mother to select things for her soon-to-be-born baby. It is considered a bad omen if all things are purchased in advance. According to popular wisdom, it is necessary to purchase things after the child is born.
- However, this is very inconvenient, since all worries fall on the head of the husband or mother of the woman in labor. It is not always possible to purchase a crib, stroller and things within 2-3 days before discharge, after the baby is born. In addition, it is necessary to bring some of the things to the maternity hospital.
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On what day does the belly button fall off?
To be more precise, the umbilical cord remnant should fall off. How does this happen?
The umbilical cord is a thin cord of several blood vessels that connects mother and fetus during pregnancy. Its length reaches on average about a meter. After the baby is born, the umbilical cord continues to perform its main function for some time - supplying oxygen and nutrients (this is noticeable by its pulsation).
Doctors usually cut the umbilical cord right away and begin cleaning the newborn's nasal passages and mouth. But some women ask not to separate them from the baby until the pulsation stops, so that the baby receives as much blood and nutrients as possible from the mother.
After cutting, the umbilical cord remnant is secured with a special clothespin. This is a plastic or, less commonly, metal device that does not cause discomfort to the child and falls off along with the dried residue during the first week of the baby’s life.
In some maternity hospitals, it is cut off before discharge, but it is safer to let the mummified remnant of the umbilical cord fall off on its own.
