Babys belly button

[Bubblegum28]

Hi ladies babys clamp fell off belly button and it don't look right to me? Is it infected getting a bit worried. Baby is one week old

[Doje]

Do you have a midwife popping in soon? They'll check it. I think 1 week is early for the clamp to come off, but they do look pretty gross as a matter of course. I got told it'll be fine unless it starts to smell. (bleugh, gross)

[Bubblegum28]

She was supposed to come yesterday and didn't turn up I'm in the middle of trying to ring them to see what's happening.

[Leapling]

That does look a little strange so would check with midwife. My DDs fell off at a week too.

[Skiptonlass]

Keep it clean and dry and yes I'd get that checked.

[Bubblegum28]

Ok she suppose to be coming today so at least I can get her to check. Oh I'm worried now

[angelpuffs]

I think it's a granuloma- nothing to worry about. But your midwife/GP will be able to put your mind at rest.

[Bubblegum28]

Yeah she come and said its fine it just needs cleaning, and because it only fell off last night it's still fresh Jesus having a newborn is worrying.

[BossWitch]

If it doesn't start to dry up, try putting salt on it. It doesn't hurt and it helps accelerate the healing process. Have a quick Google, you'll find loads of info. It's recommended by some NHS trusts so perfectly safe.

[LucyMouse]

My son's cord looked like this. The GP used some sort of pen containing a freezing agent and we had to go every week for about 6 weeks to get the treatment. I was given the pen to take home/return every week but was warned not to use it myself.