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Smelly bellybutton

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saralola · 30/08/2019 00:01

Hello,

My 4 month old son has a very smelly belly button. It looks absolutely fine, no swelling redness etc but it just smells foul.

What could it be??

Thanks

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Suzie81 · 31/08/2019 16:22

Does washing it help?

HappyHammy · 31/08/2019 16:23

Old soap Or cream that's dries on.. Can you clean it with just warm water and cotton wool.

HappyHammy · 31/08/2019 16:24

If there is any discharge ask nurse to have a look

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saralola · 31/08/2019 17:08

@Suzie81 I bathe him regularly as he's quite a messy boy but it still smells.

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saralola · 31/08/2019 17:08

@HappyHammy I'll try the cream. Thanks

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saralola · 31/08/2019 17:09

@HappyHammy no discharge. But if the cream doesn't help then I'll get it checked out

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saralola · 02/09/2019 21:14

@HappyHammy thank you for your advice. I put liquid talcum powder and it done the job! Doesn't smell anymore xx

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