Care for umbilical cord

You should consult the doctor immediately if you notice any of the following:

1. An inflamed cord

2. Active bleeding that does not stop quickly

3. An odor that persists after cleaning and drying

4. Your baby is having fever

5. Your baby feels painful

Generally speaking, if nothing above occurs to your baby, what you need to do is to keep the cord as clean and dry as possible. You should wash your hands before you touch baby's cord as your hands may carry gems which can enter the cord. Clean around your baby's belly button area at least once each day or more often if his cord looks sticky or moist. If the cord ever gets wet, you should clean it using cotton wool that has dipped in alcohol.

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