1 Therapeutic properties of the product

At present, such an accessory can be purchased at any pharmacy kiosk. The elastic waistband is made of soft tissue and is equipped with a hernial limiter, which is a small cushion that is firmly fixed to the bulging place. To create such belts, manufacturers use high-quality materials that do not cause any allergic reactions. They admirably pass the air, do not obstruct the movements of the baby and are able to withstand numerous washing.

The action of the bandage is based on moderate pressure on the bulging area, which helps to prevent its further development and infringement. Regular use of the belt speeds up the scarring of the umbilical ring in infants, but you can not use the bandage until the wound is fully healed.

To choose the device it is necessary taking into account a girth of a stomach. If you purchase an accessory of the wrong size, it will constantly slide, which will reduce the effectiveness of its use. If a child wears a children's belt, he will not be worse. Use of a bandage for newborns is recommended in the following cases:

• if there is umbilical hernia;
• if there is a possibility of a hernia of the umbilical ring;
• as a prophylactic measure for preterm neonates.

The probability of the formation of a hernia is highest in the following groups of infants:

1. In premature infants the connective tissue and muscles are weaker, so the probability of their formation is several times higher than those of those who were born at the appointed time.
2. There is a high probability of this disease in restless and screaming babies, as they often overstress the already weak wall of the abdominal cavity.
3. The bandage for umbilical hernia is recommended to those infants who suffer from digestive system disorders, constant bloating, frequent constipation.
4. Children with weakened abdominal and abdominal muscles are recommended to wear a belt for 12 hours a day.

A bandage from the umbilical hernia for newborns contributes to the correction of the abdominal wall and its proper formation. The belt is worn in the morning on the body or on a cotton jersey or T-shirt. In the evening, the bandage is removed. Wearing a belt is contraindicated in the case of the appearance of diaper rash from wearing a belt, with rashes and redness on the skin for any reason. It is not recommended to use it in the presence of infringement of a hernia.

2 Pros and Cons of

The Umbilical Bandage has the following positive characteristics:

• is made of hypoallergenic material;
• fixes a hernia with a diameter of up to 5 cm;
• is easily erased;
• is simply put on and removed without any difficulties;
• the main advantage is its functionality - when tightening the belly with the belt decreases pressure in the abdominal cavity, which helps prevent the increase in protrusion.

Along with the advantages there are certain disadvantages of the product:

• high cost;
• in some people can cause a feeling of discomfort;
• appearance of diaper rash and irritation on the skin as a result of friction;
• not good enough fixation.

Before the bandage bandage for the treatment of hernia of the navel, a sticking plaster was used, which was sealed with the navel. Under the adhesive plaster could put a coin to better fix the umbilical ring. In comparison with bandages, the adhesive plaster is more affordable and easy to use. It firmly fixes the umbilical ring, but is intended only for small hernias. Adhesive plasters can cause irritation and pain when removed. What method to use in the treatment of a hernia, everyone decides for himself. You can take both ways in turn: wear a belt during the day, and fix the navel for the night with a band-aid.

3 Variety of belts

The principle of influence on the navel in all belts is the same. They are not divided into male or female, but the products can differ in the following parameters:

• product width: wide and narrow;
• size of the limiter: it can be large or small;
• type of fastener;
• by the length of the belt.

Based on numerous reviews, we can conclude that more convenient wide belt, fastened with Velcro. This allows them to fix more firmly, as well as quickly put on or remove the accessory. When choosing the size of the limiter, it is necessary to focus on the size of the hernia in the child. A children's belt, the length of which is regulated, can be purchased for growth. Herniated bandage is not exacting in care. In order to comply with the rules of hygiene, it must be periodically washed in a warm soapy solution. Drying the belt is required as far as possible from the heating elements and open flame sources.

4 How to correctly apply

To correctly wear a bandage with an umbilical hernia, you need to perform the following actions:

• make sure the baby's skin is clean and dry in the area of ​​the waist and abdomen;
• spreading the belt on the changing table, laying on top of him the baby's back down;
• having corrected the protrusion, press the limiter to it;
• to fasten the bandage so that it is snug against the stomach tightly, but does not tighten it;
• button fastening.

Contraindicated the use of any device for the treatment of a hernia in the presence of umbilical wounds or diaper rash and rash in the abdomen and lower back. This will become possible only after the elimination of symptoms. Do not wear the belt all day: you need to give the skin a half hour rest every 3-4 hours. Sometimes doctors do not advise using a belt for the following reasons:

• often pathology that occurs in the first months of a baby's life disappears on its own without any intervention and consequences;
• hernia does not cause a baby feeling uncomfortable and does not contribute to worsening of health;
• the right massage and therapeutic exercises often give a good result even without the use of additional funds.

For the treatment and prevention of umbilical protrusion, it is now possible to choose not only special adhesive plasters, but also a variety of bandages for newborns. To date, the best way to treat hernia is massage, putting the baby on the tummy and performing exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles.

The correct approach to the treatment of a hernia contributes to her disappearing hernia before the age of 3 years.

If nevertheless the doctor prescribed wearing a belt for the treatment of pathology, then it is necessary to follow his recommendations, because the umbilical hernia sometimes does not pass by itself. Occasionally, the problem has to be solved operatively. Do not be afraid of this, because today the hernia can be removed by sparing methods, from which there are almost no traces left.