2 weeks and baby’s umbilical cord stump has not fallen

Hi Mummies, My baby is 14 days old today and the umbilical cord stump has still not fallen Attaching the photo of how it looks currently. Is it normal for the stump to not fall yet ? By when it shall fall off ? #advicepls #firstbaby

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It will dry off and slowly drop off by itself. Meantime just clean the area with cotton wool and damp it a little. Not too wet. Always ensure to keep it dry. If it comes to a month(hopefully not) not fallen off, do seek advice soon from doctor/nurse.

Anonymous

1y ago

Okay noted. So far the the cord seems ok yeah ?

My baby’s cord dropped only after 14 days. It looks normal. Just keep it dry always. It will drop!

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