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Swathy Clinic

Your neighborhood Pediatrician in Chennai

How should I take care of the umbilicus and the umbilical cord? My baby is 3 days old.

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  • On 4 Jun | '2014

Do not apply oil, powder, ointments, cigar ash, cow dung or any other substance over the umbilicus and leave it alone to dry and fall by itself. Report back if the umbilical skin is red, hot, has pus, or blood.

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