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5 weeks baby and cord isn't close yet. i have been to gp and he give me fucidin cream. today stinks,can i clean inside or only autside the cord?help
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Cord: You are right. This is a long time for a cord to remain on. You can clean it with soap and water down to the base of the cord. Your doctor may want to use silver nitrate to dry up the base and encourage it to come off. All the best.
Answered 2/17/2015
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