what should I do if umbilical cord doesn't fall off after 2 weeks?

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The average wait is about 2 weeks. I wouldnt worry too much about it. Give it sometime. And if it still doesn't come off and you are concerned, take him to the GP on the next routine check. Hope this helps.

Immediately went baby is born after they cut the umbilical cord they apply chlorhexidine gel, all over to the area, It will dry within 3 to 5days . You can go online and read more about the gel is very effective.

As long as you are keeping it dry and clean ...don't worry it will soon fall and this little one's are not same my dear ...yours might take long and someone else's be fast

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Just clean it and keep it dry. sometimes it can take upto 6 weeks to fall off. If it doesn’t then you need to visit the pediatrician.

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Not to worry :) it will eventually fall off after drying up. Some may take longer. Just let it be and keep it dry always.

Keep it clean and continue to use the surgical spirit with cotton wool or it will fall of naturally

Just continue cleaning it till it falls off, or if you really worried contact a pediatrician

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Nothing to worry about. Some took longer to fall off. My baby took 3 weeks to fall off ☺

Totally normal. Just keep it clean & dry and it will fall off eventually