Jan 16, 2008

Circumcision and Umbilical Cord Care

Circumcision Care

  • Immediately after circumcision, the tip of the penis is usually covered with gauze
  • Coated with petroleum jelly to keep the wound from sticking to the diaper
  • Gently wipe the tip clean with warm water after a diaper change
  • Redness or irritation of the penis should heal within a few days
  • If the redness or swelling increases or if pus-filled blisters form, infection may be present.You should call your baby's doctor immediately

Umbilical Cord Care
  • To help prevent infection, some doctors suggest swabbing the area:
    • with rubbing alcohol
    • after each diaper change
    • until the cord stump dries up and falls off
    • usually in 10 days to 3 weeks
  • The infant's navel area shouldn't be submerged in water until this happens
  • Until it falls off, the cord stump will change color from yellow to brown or black, this is normal.
  • Consult your doctor if the navel area becomes reddened or if a foul odor or discharge develops

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