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@my son's 2 week check i told our pedi half his umb. cord fell off. she said it was a granuloma and cauterized it. how do you care for it? bathing ok?
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Umbilical cord: As long as the cord has been cauterized you may give your child a bath.No special care is needed unless there is oozing occurring.
Answered 4/29/2014
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