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A member asked:

My newborns umbilical cord has just fallen off. do i continue using the surgical spirit on the belly button? even though it looks raw

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Alcohol until dry: The umbilical stump usually separates with minimal local care. At most I suggest rubbing alcohol cleansing until it has dried & no blood or oozing remains. If it is dry & has no discharge you can ignore it except for routine cleaning as you would the rest of baby.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 8/26/2019

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