The baby is connected to mother with umbilical cord. When the child is born and after the cutting the umbilical cord, there is a small opening in the abdominal muscles that allows the umbilical cord to pass through. As the baby grows after birth, this opening in the abdominal muscles closes. Sometimes, however, these muscles do not meet and grow together completely, and a small opening remains. In this case, intestine or fat pushes through a weak spot or hole. This causes a bulge near or in the belly button, or navel. It may look like your child’s belly button is swollen.
The umbilical hernia occurs in 10 percent to 20% of all babies. It is more noticeable when the baby cries and may become smaller or disappear when the baby is quiet.
When the umbilical hernia remains up to 4-5 years old, the surgery is necessary. Up to this age, conservative treatment with infant umbilical hernia belt with silicone pad is crucial.
ACTIVdistance is 3-layered lamination, made of comfort foam and 2 non-elastic polyamide layers. ACTIVdistance is not elastic what improves compression of the navel hernia. The foam inside makes our fabric very soft and comfortable. It is highly safe for newborns. ACTIVdistance is self-gripping in both sides what provides wide range of circumferential adjustment.
What’s more, our children umbilical hernia belt is equipped with safe, soft silicone pad which pushes the hernia backward gently. It’s is anatomic shaped and fits perfect to the navel area.
Wrap around design provides wide range of circumferential adjustment. It’s available in one size only. ACTIVdistancefabric is slightly elastic and provides maximum comfort when the baby breathes and moves. High effectiveness and safety guwarantee.
