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Umbilical cord care

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m33r · 16/08/2017 00:34

I have just given my 5 day old baby a bath and his umbilical cord is still on. I thought this was ok as long as I dried it afterwards but am now reading I shouldn't have done this. Anyone else done this and has it been ok? Not helped by the fact I have a very unsettled baby tonight so am now thinking all sorts! TIA x

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iamapixiebutnotaniceone · 16/08/2017 00:38

As long as it is clean and dried well it'll be fine. Congratulations on your new baby xx

CaptWentworth · 16/08/2017 00:53

I did the same and it was fine. Bathed DS every night. It didn't fall off until he was about 2 weeks old, but never had any problems with it. Don't try to remove or fiddle with it. Congratulations!

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m33r · 16/08/2017 00:54

Thank you both x

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