Meeting the needs of newborns is very important as the newborn period is a critical period in their physical, mental and emotional development. Newborns are very vulnerable and depend entirely on the care of their parents or caregivers. One of the important things that must be properly cared for is the newborn's umbilical cord.
What is a Baby's Umbilical Cord?
The umbilical cord is the cord that connects the baby to the placenta in the mother's womb during pregnancy. The umbilical cord has the main function of supplying nutrients and oxygen for the baby while in the womb. After the baby is born, the umbilical cord is cut or severed to sever its connection with the placenta.
The cord severing process is important because, after birth, the baby no longer requires a source of nutrients and oxygen from the placenta. For a few minutes after birth, the umbilical cord still contains residual blood, which will then be drained to the baby.
Cord severance is usually done using sterile scissors or special tools to cut it quickly and safely. After the cord is severed, it is usually tied with special clamps to prevent bleeding and ensure that no blood is lost.
The process of severing the umbilical cord is usually painless for the baby, as the cord has no nerves that can sense it. It is a simple and standard process performed by experienced medical personnel during labor.
Once the cord is severed, good cord care is important to prevent infection. The severed umbilical cord will itself become a scar on the baby's abdomen, which will then heal and become a small, dry cord within a few days to two weeks after birth.
When does a baby's umbilical cord fall off?
During this healing period, good care is needed to keep the area around the cord clean. The umbilical cord needs to be maintained and given special attention until it is completely dry and disconnects on its own usually around 7-14 days. This is to avoid contamination so that the scar can heal properly.
Use MAKUKU Diapers with U-Shape Belly Button Feature
In addition to keeping the umbilical cord area clean, using diapers with the belly button u-shape feature can also support the health of the baby's umbilical cord. Because MAKUKU diapers with belly button u-shape have a U-shaped cut on the front that will not hit the baby's umbilical cord. The function of the belly button u-shape is to protect the baby's umbilical cord from rubbing against the diaper.
In addition, diapers that come into contact with the baby's umbilical cord can be a medium for transferring bacteria from the urine or feces of the child. As a result, the baby's umbilical cord can become infected due to bacteria or germs. The u-shape belly button feature means that the baby's umbilical cord will not rub or come into contact with the diaper. This feature also makes it easier for parents to put on diapers because there is no need to roll or cut the front of the diaper.
First U-Shape Belly Button Award in Indonesia
The belly button u-shape feature found in all MAKUKU SAP Diapers variants was awarded as the "First diaper in Indonesia with Special Newborn U-shape Belly Button Feature" from TRAS N CO at the Indonesia Maternity, Baby & Kids Expo (IMBEX 2023) on December 1-3, 2023 at the Jakarta Convention Center Senayan, Jakarta.
The belly button u-shape feature is found in the newborn size NB in all MAKUKU variants. So, moms and dads can choose according to their little one's needs. Let's protect baby's umbilical cord with belly button u-shape from MAKUKU diapers that are anti clump and super thin super absorbent. (Aq/MKK)
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