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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

The following article will show you how to clean the umbilical cord for the purpose of cleaning or taking care of the umbilical tip.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Cleaning the umbilical cord

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   Prepare tools to clean the umbilical cord. Of course, you need to prepare a cotton swab. However, there are no fixed umbilical hygiene kits. Instead, you need to use a multitude of tools. You should try for yourself which tool is the best fit. You can use:
   • Country
   • Baby oil
   • Hydrogen peroxide
   • Isopropyl alcohol
   • Other astringents, such as witch hazel

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   Dip one tip of a cotton swab in the solution of your choice, then rub the tip of the cotton swab around your navel. Gently rub around the navel and avoid rubbing deep into the navel.

3. 

   Throw away the old cotton swab and repeat the cleaning process with a new one if the belly button is still dirty. It only takes 1-2 wipes to make the belly button clean. After wiping, you should use a clean gauze to gently wipe away any remaining solution from your navel. Make sure you clean water, baby oil, hydrogen peroxide, or Isopropyl alcohol
   • If the belly button is dry, you can apply a little Neosporin ointment around the navel. Slowly apply in a circle and then go to the center of the navel, then wipe off the medicine with gauze.

Part 2 of 2: Routine care for the belly button

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   If you want to take care of your umbilical cord after pressing it, soak it with salt water first. Removing the umbilical cord is a bad thing because that is when bacteria and other infectious agents get inside the navel. In addition, sometimes it takes only 10-15 minutes for the umbilical piercing to start sticking.And even if the umbilical cord doesn't stick completely, you will suffer excruciating pain when you put it back on. You should not remove the new umbilical cord until the piercing has not healed completely, has blood or pus drain, or has scabs on your jewelry. If you press the umbilical cord, pull the umbilical cord as high as possible, then soak it in salt water. Make sure to use a clean paper towel dipped in salt water and wipe off the crust that forms in the navel before doing this to avoid pain. You should make sure to use SEA salt. Iodized salt (table salt) cannot prevent infection. If you recommend that your belly button be infected, do not remove your jewelry to avoid getting the infection going deep inside and making a bad situation. See your doctor right away if you advise that your umbilical cord becomes infected.

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   Carefully dry the umbilical cord after bathing. Too much water and moisture can promote the growth of harmful bacteria. Keep in mind that the umbilical cord is home to more than 1500 beneficial bacteria, and you should try to avoid harmful bacteria from entering.

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   Remember that it is not always a good idea to clean your belly button as often as possible. As long as you shower and use soap properly to clean in and around your navel, you won't have to worry about your navel getting dirty. The belly button is not the same as a tooth and does not require constant monitoring. You can also think of your belly button as a quiet brother who likes to stay in the room all day and prepare meals by himself.

Advice

• If your belly button smells bad and becomes red, you should use an umbilical cleaning solution designed specifically for sensitive skin or a feminine cleanser. The most common cause of umbilical cord stink is cleaning the umbilical cord with soap without rinsing it off with water, so the skin will become dry and irritated.
• You can also use a Q-tip - a brand-name cotton swab for navel cleaning.
• The belly button is a closed, healthy area on the abdomen. Nothing can enter your body through the navel. If you are concerned about your umbilical cord hygiene, you can consult your doctor.
• Using hydrogen peroxide or Isopropyl alcohol as well as cotton swabs can damage an open wound if not careful. Instead, use antibacterial soap and warm salt water. You can also try an antibiotic ointment.
• You can also use navel moisturizer. After applying the moisturizing wax, wait 5-20 minutes, then wipe with a paper towel. Residue moisturizing wax is easy to wipe off.
• Perfumes may contain alcohol, but they should not be used to clean your navel to avoid a rash.

Warning

• Call your umbilical implanter immediately if anything goes wrong with your piercing. If you are afraid that the piercing will be infected, the person you need to contact is the piercer, not a friend because they are NOT experts.
• See your doctor right away if you accidentally damage your belly button during cleaning.
• See your doctor if your belly button is itchy or burning to avoid the risk of infection.
• Do not use a sharp or dirty object to clean the umbilical cord.
• Be careful when cleaning the umbilical cord. Crashing into the belly button can cause pain and damage to the belly button.
• If you do press the umbilical cord, you should follow the advice of the implant. Jewelry is at risk of breaking or crumbling when in contact with alcohol, even with a small amount of mouthwash.
• Keep alcohol and cotton swabs out of reach of children.

What you need

• Cotton swab
• Warm water / baby oil