Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
Generally, a baby's umbilical cord gradually turns black and hard, and falls off within 1 to 2 weeks. If the umbilical cord has not fallen off after 2 weeks, it is important to carefully observe the condition of the umbilical cord. As long as there are no signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or pus, and no large amount of fluid seeping from the umbilical stump, there is no need to worry. Additionally, you can use alcohol to wipe the umbilical stump to keep it dry, which helps accelerate the detachment of the umbilical cord stump and the healing of the navel.