Local cleaning (antiseptic or antibiotic ointment) Possibly oral or IV antibiotics depending on severity May need admission if spreading or baby looks unwell No turmeric, ghee, powder, or spirit application Don’t cover the area tightly Don’t wait for the cord to fall off on its own if there is pus/swelling Keep cord dry and clean Fold diaper below the cord stump Don’t apply anything unless prescribed Wash hands before touching the area

Red flags: Yellow or foul-smelling pus Redness, swelling around umbilicus Skin around cord warm or tender Fever, poor feeding, irritability, lethargy

Consult physically, it needs to be cleaned and antiseptic cream to be applied