Not dry like normal skin. Usually grows in size if not treated. Can become an entry point for umbilical infections. Easily treated in the doctor's office by putting on a chemical called silver nitrate. Guidelines for Perinatal Care, It has become common practice in US hospitals. The book advises against using alcohol for routine umbilical cord care. Alcohol cord care is advised in less developed countries with high infection rates. Left behind are a couple of inches of umbilical cord called the stump, which will slowly dry and fall off like a scab.
In order to cut the umbilical cord, doctors clamp it in two places and cut between the two clamps. This prevents too much bleeding. The best way to care for an umbilical cord stump is to keep it clean and dry until it falls off on its own.
Instead, you should avoid getting it dirty. Keeping the stump dry is the best way to promote healthy healing and a natural break off. Sponge baths are best as you wait for the umbilical cord stump to fall off on its own, because you can easily avoid washing the area around the stump. Ask your doctor how frequently you should wash your baby. The umbilical cord stump usually falls off in one to three weeks after birth.
Talk to your doctor if the cord stump has not fallen off within three weeks, as this could be a sign of an underlying problem. In the meantime, keep an eye out for any sign of infection, an uncommon occurrence. If you spot pus, bleeding , swelling, or discoloration, call your doctor right away. When the belly button has totally healed, the stump will easily fall off on its own. There may be some blood or scabbing still, since the cord is like a scab.
Once the stump falls off, you can give your baby a proper bath. If the belly button still looks like an open wound after the cord falls off, avoid rubbing it until it heals completely. Outie belly buttons may or may not be permanent, but there is nothing you can do to prevent them or change them. Occasionally, an outie belly button is the sign of an umbilical hernia. Also, talk to your baby's doctor if the stump still hasn't separated after three weeks.
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Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. The average cord falls off between 10 and 14 days. Normal range is 7 to 21 days. Even if it falls off before 7 days, you can follow this advice. After the cord has fallen off, the navel will gradually heal. Sometimes the navel forms a scab. Let it heal up and fall off on its own. The navel has a small risk of becoming infected.
Here is some care advice that should help. Normal Navel Care: Keep the navel belly button clean and dry.
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