How long does it take for a newborn's umbilical cord stump to heal after falling off?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

After the baby is born, the umbilical cord is tied and cut, leaving a stump. Under normal circumstances, the umbilical cord naturally shrinks and dries up within 1 day after birth, begins to fall off around 3-4 days, and heals on its own after 10 days. If umbilical cord care is not properly managed, bacteria can grow and multiply, leading to neonatal umbilical. Umbilical cord care is simple: after bathing the baby or when the umbilical area is accidentally soiled with urine or feces, use a 75% alcohol swab to clean the umbilical area.

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