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Umbilical cord

2017-08-18 11:22:36
My son umbilical cord is bleeding a little. He is 13 days old. How should I take care of the cord?
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Looks like its is infected or traumatized. Just apply betadine over it 2-3 times a day and keepnit dry. If baby has fever than other medicines ahoukd also need to be added

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