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My son is three weeks old today and his umbilical cord stump has not fallen off, and does not even look like it is getting ready to. I always fold his diapers down to keep it uncovered and cleaning it with alcohol and a cotton swab at every diaper change. ... Re: cord is not falling off!
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What's the purpose of the umbilical cord? ... And never attempt to pull off the cord, even if it looks like it's hanging by a little thread. Sometimes after the stump falls off some bits of lumpy flesh remain, which may disappear on their own or may need to be treated by your child's doctor.
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www.babycenter.com/0_caring-for-your-newborns-umbilical...
www.babycenter.com/0_caring-for-your-newborns-umbilical-cord-stump_127.bc
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It usually falls off in a week or so. Sometimes there is a little bit of blood still in the umbilical cord where it is attached to the belly button because it is still moist there. Don't pull on it just let it fall off on its own, even if i...
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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.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/umbilical-cord/PR00046
www.mayoclinic.com/health/umbilical-cord/PR00046
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Bulging tissue around the navel, usually noticed after the umbilical cord falls off. This may be an umbilical hernia, which usually goes away on its own. But it should be monitored by a health professional...
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health.yahoo.com/children-baby/umbilical-cord-care/heal...
health.yahoo.com/children-baby/umbilical-cord-care/healthwise--tp22060spec.html
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Shallowwater6794, You may need to go to another opinion,the way your acting is like everyone is wrong and I get bad vibes from you. If this is your first kid, you need to learn you don't always go with what 1 doctor or nurse tells you. I al...
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Before the Umbilical Cord Falls Off ... How to Cut an Umbilical Cord ... Preparing to Clean the Umbilical Cord...
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pregnancy.about.com/od/newbornbabies/ss/cordcare_8.htm
pregnancy.about.com/od/newbornbabies/ss/cordcare_8.htm
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The umbilical cord stump should dry up and fall off by the time your baby is 8 weeks old. If your baby's stump remains beyond that time, there may be a problem with the baby's anatomy or immune system. See the baby's doctor if the cord has not dried up and fallen off by the time the baby is 2 months old.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001926.htm
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In a recent study, a group of 245 infants were followed to see how long it took for their umbilical stumps to fall off. The average length was 15 days, but the normal ranged anywhere from 8 to 22 days. And in 25 infants, the cord stayed on for three weeks or longer.
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