Baby Clothes Before Umbilical Cord Falls Off

First lets talk about what is the typical time the umbilical cord falls off.

Baby clothes before umbilical cord falls off.

Caring for baby s umbilical. According to webmd the umbilical cord slowly dries out and shrivels up and then falls off within 1 2 weeks of birth. Much like a scab the cord stump might bleed a little when it falls off. The stump usually falls off within 3 weeks so you can use the bodysuits afterwards.

You might see a yellow sticky fluid ooze out. These could be signs of an umbilical cord infection. It s not pus and it s normal. Usually it comes off between 10 and 14 days after your baby is born but can take as long as 21 days.

The stump from your baby s umbilical cord usually falls off on its own in about two weeks after birth. If your baby is on the earlier side of that time frame there are a few things to look for to make sure everything is fine. If you are in doubt use cotten pajamas or kimono style shirts which tie above the tummy with trousers instead of onesies and sleepers. Prompt treatment is needed to stop the infection from spreading.

Talk to your doctor if the cord stump has not fallen off within three weeks as this could be a sign of an underlying.