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My baby's umbilical cord has dried blood around it and looks grayish and fleshy underneath. is this an infection? it has a slight odor

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Probably not: A bit of blood and odor is normal along with the color you describe.Usually with infection there is bright red, hot skin around the cord that a quarter would fit over. But checking with the pediatrician would make sure.

Answered 5/18/2020

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