Patient's question:
The baby just born doesn't know what's wrong, there are always red spots on his body, and he spits up milk. Please ask when the umbilical cord of a newborn baby will fall off.Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally speaking, the umbilical cord of the baby will gradually turn black and hard, and fall off within 1 to 2 weeks. If the baby's umbilical cord has not fallen off after 2 weeks, it is necessary to carefully observe the condition of the umbilical cord. As long as there are no signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or pus, there is no need to worry. Additionally, you can use alcohol or povidone-iodine to wipe the umbilical fossa of the baby to keep the umbilical stump dry, which helps accelerate the detachment of the umbilical stump and the healing of the navel.