|
When the umbilical cord is cut, it leaves a stump, which then dries, heals, and usually falls off within 1 - 3 weeks. While the cord is healing, keep it as clean and as dry as possible. In order to keep the cord dry, sponge bathe your baby rather than submersing him in a tub of water.
|
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001926.htm
|
|
|
|
Umbilical cord care — Keep the stump clean and dry until it falls off. ... A newborn's umbilical cord stump isn't pretty. But fear not. Simply keep it clean and dry until it falls off. ... Newborn care: Common-sense strategies for stressed-out parents...
|
www.mayoclinic.com/health/umbilical-cord/PR00046
www.mayoclinic.com/health/umbilical-cord/PR00046
|
|
|
|
Note: This is for informational purposes only. Doctors cannot provide a diagnosis or individual treatment advice via e-mail. Please consult your physician about your specific health care concerns. ... When the umbilical cord is cut, it leaves a stump, which then dries, heals, and usually falls off within 1 - 3 weeks.
|
www.umm.edu/ency/article/001926.htm
|
|
|
Learn about umbilical cord care for your baby. Find out what is ... Umbilical Cord Care Overview ... Topics Related to Umbilical Cord Care...
|
www.emedicinehealth.com/umbilical_cord_care/article_em....
www.emedicinehealth.com/umbilical_cord_care/article_em.htm
|
|
Preparing to Clean the Umbilical Cord ... How to Cut an Umbilical Cord ... How Do I Care for My Baby's Umbilical Cord?
|
pregnancy.about.com/od/newbornbabies/ss/cordcare.htm
pregnancy.about.com/od/newbornbabies/ss/cordcare.htm
|
|
Circumcision and Umbilical Cord Care ... Umbilical cord care in newborns is also important. Some doctors suggest swabbing the area with rubbing alcohol until the cord stump dries up and falls off, usually in 10 days to 3 weeks, but others recommend leaving the area alone.
|
kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/guide...
kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/guide_parents.html
|
|
After the umbilical cord is cut at birth, a stump of tissue remains attached to your baby's navel (umbilicus). The stump gradually dries and shrivels until it falls off, usually between 1 and 2 weeks after birth. It is important that you keep the umbilical cord stump and surrounding skin clean and dry. ... Premie Care...
|
www.webmd.com/baby/tc/umbilical-cord-care-topic-overvie...
www.webmd.com/baby/tc/umbilical-cord-care-topic-overview
|
|
Taking care of the newborn umbilical cord and recommended treatments. ... How do I Care for my Baby’s Umbilical Cord? ... Taking care of your babies umbilical cord.
|
www.americanpregnancy.org/firstyearoflife/umbilicalcord...
www.americanpregnancy.org/firstyearoflife/umbilicalcord.htm
|
|
Umbilical cord care in newborns Information from Drugs.com ... A.D.A.M. > Umbilical cord care in newborns ... When the umbilical cord is cut, it leaves a stump, which then dries, heals, and usually falls off within 1 - 3 weeks. While the cord is healing, keep it as clean and as dry as possible. In order to keep the cord dry,
|
www.drugs.com/enc/umbilical-cord-care-in-newborns.html
www.drugs.com/enc/umbilical-cord-care-in-newborns.html
|
|
