belly button/betadine

[Kitt3n]

thanks aimz, I thought that was what my doc would have done... but he said peroxide... i have lost faith in my doc now, need a new one!

[angelaartsstudent]

Peroxide is very hard core stuff. If used without dilution it will burn the skin. Personally I wouldn't use peroxide on a baby ever!

Peroxide is main ingredient for acne creams - it's used to dry things out.

So maybe if you wanted to go down the path of using nothing at all you could attempt to keep the area majorly dry...not sure how this would work though. Maybe a waterproof cover like the ones for wounds at the chemist?

[Kitt3n]

well, as she is 9 weeks now i would think it should be healed by now.

i have kept it as dry as possible.

might have to try a different doctor.......

[Rivlas]

Yes, betadine went out of fashion for a while but its now back on the 'good' list.

Water down the betadine and it should be fine. Make up a small amount and every time you change her nappy give it a wipe. Be careful as it can stain if you spill it. You can also add it to the bath water, just be careful when you wash her face.

I use it all the time for wounds as I find it really clears them up.

What does your MCN say?

[Kitt3n]

thanks rivlas, thats a good idea

i am yet to see the nurse - they couldnt fit me in till early march, thats why ee saw the doc for her 6-8 week check

[ll80]

rubbing alcohol will also dry it out you can get it at the pharmacy

[Kitt3n]

thanks laura... i think i'd feel better with alcohol rather than betadine actually..........