When Umbilical Cord Falls off What Do I Do?
What to Do After the Umbilical Cord Falls off Wipe Away Any Remaining Secretions with a Dampened Washcloth and Pat Dry. Stick to Sponge Baths for a Couple of...
What to do after the umbilical cord falls off
- Wipe away any remaining secretions with a dampened washcloth and pat dry.
- Stick to sponge baths for a couple of days longer and then let your baby indulge in a tub.
What do I do after my baby's umbilical cord falls off?
After the cord falls off, continue sponge baths for a few more days. Help the belly button area dry up. Then, tub baths will be fine.
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Normal Navel Care:
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Normal Navel Care:
- Keep the navel (belly button) clean and dry.
- If there are any secretions, clean them away. ...
- Do this gently to prevent any bleeding.
Do you clean belly button after umbilical cord falls off?
Once the stump falls off, you can give your baby a proper bath. You don't have to clean the belly button any more or less than the rest of baby's body. You can use the corner of a washcloth to clean in the belly button, but you don't need to use soap or to scrub too hard.
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