One of the important issues that parents face, especially in the first days of a baby's birth, is **care for the baby's navel**... After birth, the baby's navel remains as a dry and black part, which is called dried umbilical cord or remaining umbilical cord.. My dear, the warning signs and methods of preventing umbilical cord infection.... What is the baby's navel and why is it important to take care of it?... When the baby is in the mother's womb, the umbilical cord plays the role of transferring oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the body. It plays the role of the baby.. This umbilical cord is cut by the doctor or midwife after birth and only a small part of the baby's abdomen remains.. There are germs and infection. The process of dropping the baby's navel usually happens between 5 and 15 days after birth. But in some babies, this period may take a little longer, which is not necessarily a sign of illness, unless unusual symptoms such as discharge, bad smell or redness are observed. The steps are as follows: 1.... **Drying of the umbilical cord:** After birth, the umbilical cord starts to dry and its color changes from white or yellow to brown or black.... 2.... **Shrinking and shrinking:** The umbilical cord gradually becomes smaller and separates from the connection to the baby's abdomen... This will improve the health of the umbilical cord in the coming days.... To prevent infection and accelerate recovery, the following points should be observed: ### 1... Keeping the navel clean and dry The baby's navel should always be dry and clean... after changing the diaper, gently wipe the area around the navel with cotton or sterile gauze and dry it.... the use of 70% alcohol for disinfection is recommended in some cases, but it is better to consult a doctor.... ### 2.... avoid covering the navel.... close the baby's diaper so that it does not cover the navel and air can reach it.... some newborn baby diapers have a special cut in the front to keep the navel free .... ### 3 .... bathing the baby with a sponge Do not bathe the baby until the umbilical cord falls off.. You can clean the baby's body with a wet sponge without getting the umbilical cord wet... ### 4... Avoid cutting the umbilical cord... Never pull or forcefully separate the umbilical cord.. Infected or inflamed.... In such cases, you should consult a specialist.... Alarming symptoms include: - Bad smell from the navel area - Yellow or green secretions - Redness around the navel - Baby's fever or restlessness - Frequent or severe bleeding from the navel If you see any of these symptoms, it is better to consult a pediatrician immediately... Dr. Kambiz Herman Moghadam, with years of experience in the field of baby care, is ready to answer the parents' concerns.. After the umbilical cord falls off, it may turn a little red or bleed a little, which is normal... If this area has a bad smell, redness or bad smell after a few days, it will improve within a few days. Umbilical hernia in babies Umbilical hernia occurs when a part of the intestine protrudes from the abdominal wall and causes the navel to protrude. This condition is common in babies and often heals within a few months to a year without special treatment. But if it does not heal or the hernia becomes too large, surgery may be required. Parents who are worried about the health of their baby's umbilical cord can benefit from the specialized services of Dr. Kambiz Herman Moghadam in Tehran.... Proper care of the baby's umbilical cord is one of the most important duties of parents in the first days of birth.... Many problems can be prevented by following health principles, paying attention to warning signs and, if necessary, visiting a specialist doctor.