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Little Wound in umbilical cord
My new born twin daughters on 1 july 2022 having some little wounds in umbilical cord as it was relaesed from their body on 10th july? What to put on that wound or it will b ok soon? Can ee put baby coconut oil?
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Dr. Nikhil Ganjoo
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Delhi
Indian Academy of Pediatrics latest recommendation if not to apply anything to the umbilical cord area.
If there is swelling or redness or foul discahrge from the area once coed drops off, it is best reviewed without delay by your Pediatrician.
If it is just looking damp but clean and otherwise no swelling or redness, let it air dry. Wait for the area to heal before bath is started. Sponge bath to continue till then
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If redness/swelling/pus in area see doctor.
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Avoid talcum/ointment without clinical review
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Dr. Yogita Rathi
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Mahasamund
Gention violet lotion local
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Dr. Aishwarya D
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Chennai
Just apply neosporin ointment twice a day of 3 days
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