Simple Hygiene Versus Alcohol Based Usual Care for Umbilical Cord

Simple Hygiene Versus Alcohol Based Usual Care for Umbilical Cord: a Randomized Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to determinate whether in newborns just cleaning the umbilical stump when changing diapers (with water and soap if necessary)is effective in preventing local cord infections and not delaying cord separation as just as cord care alcohol, usually applied in our hospital and suggested to parents at dismission.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Appropriate for gestational age newborn

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not appropriate for gestational age newborn