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What to do if umbillical cord hasn't fallen off after 4 weeks?
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Have baby checked: Most of the time, umbilical cord stump dries up and falls off by 2-3 weeks of age. If the stump remain hanging by a thin string, often is the case, primary care doctor can easily detach the stump. If the stump remain wet and intact, drying it up by exposing on air and frequent application of alcohol can be of help. Delayed cord separation due to lazy leukocyte syndrome is very rare.
Answered 8/3/2012
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