Wash your hands before handling the cord stump. Avoid touching it whenever possible. If this happens, wash off the wee or poo using clean water and a pH-neutral cleanser. Make sure the stump dries properly after bathing. Also, the stump will dry and heal much faster if you expose it to air as much as possible. Antibiotic Ointment: If any pus is present, use an antibiotic ointment such as Polysporin. No prescription is needed. Put a tiny amount on the navel.
Do this 2 times per day after the area has been cleaned with warm water. Do this for 2 days. After that, use the antibiotic ointment only if you see more pus. Bathing: Do not use tub baths until the cord falls off. Also the navel should be well healed. Diapers: Keep the belly button dry to help healing. For more information, see Website Privacy. Skip to navigation menu Skip to content. High Priority Alert. Close alert. Informational Alert. Umbilical Cord Symptoms. Is this your child's symptom?
Umbilical cord or navel questions about newborns The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus Symptoms Umbilicus navel has a cloudy discharge or even some dried pus on the surface Bleeding occurs from cord's point of separation Separation of cord is delayed past 3 weeks Omphalitis: Serious Complication Definition. Use a wet cotton swab. Then, dry carefully. Do this gently to prevent any bleeding.
Caution: Don't use any rubbing alcohol. Reason: can interfere with healing. Bathing: After the cord falls off, continue sponge baths for a few more days. Help the belly button area dry up. Then, tub baths will be fine. Diapers: Keep the navel dry to help healing.
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