Black dot in navel

2025-06-25 04:48:08
My daughter is 1 month old. Her umbilical cord fell off after 1 week she was born. There is this black thing in her navel. Is this normal? We take her to doctor for vaccination this weekend. Should we take her early for the navel?
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Hello After the umbilical cord falls off, there might be a small scab left in that area called granulation tissue,this heals in its own. It’s normal to see a small amount of dried blood or slight yellowish discharge as it heals. Keep the area clean and dry, allow exposure to air, keep diaper below the area If the inner part turns bright pink or red visit the nearest Pediatrician-requires salt therapy
Next Steps
Continue breast feeding Pat dry the area Don’t apply anything over the area
Health Tips
Red flags: Redness spreading around the navel Foul-smelling discharge Persistent bleeding or pus Swelling, pain, or fever

Answered2025-06-25 11:41:50

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Greetings looks like normal need not be worried clean with warm water

Answered2025-06-25 08:07:19

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It's normal Nothing to worry

Answered2025-06-27 04:19:55

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It’s in a healing stage no need to worry . If der is any bleeding or foul smell discharge then consult . Keep area dry .

Answered2025-06-26 05:47:43

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If there is no discharge you need not worry. Do take care that you are not applying oil or any other powders on it ( check the nanny too if someone is giving her a massage. Keep it dry after a bath There seems to be small umbilical hernia in the picture, which again should resolve as the baby begins to sit, crawl and stand - by 1 year of age
Next Steps
Ensure it is kept clean and dry. If any discharge consult
Health Tips
Looks fine and healing

Answered2025-06-25 09:01:55

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