Umbilical Cord Care is Very Easy
So Don't Worry
Many people worry about umbilical cord care when changing their newborn's diaper the first few times. After a bath or when
changing your baby's diaper,
some pediatricians
recommend gently wiping the cord or belly button area with a
cotton ball soaked in alchohol. Other pediatricians recommend doing
absolutely nothing.
Personally, I did nothing. I felt that if it was
starting to fall off or pull away and there was a little cut, I worried
that the alchohol would burn and hurt my baby.
I don't recall knowing any friends or family members that used alchohol
on the cord area or have never heard of the it falling off any faster because of the use of alchohol.
I would just have patience and leave it alone. It will fall of before you
know it.
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