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Umbilical cord
My baby is 12 days and today in the morning when we saw it was little moved but didn't completely come out is it normal?
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It is absolutely normal, nothing to worry and nothing to apply
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It will fall off automatically and heals itself to dry
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Maintain hygiene
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Greetings, it's normal it takes 2-3weeks to completely dry and fall down
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Hi
Umbilical cord usually fall by 2weeks.
You can apply antibiotic ointment in the stump for any infection..
Take care of stump..if any doubt, consult the concerned Doctor.
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