How long does it take for a baby's umbilical cord to fall off?

For newborn babies, the umbilical cord is still on the baby's body. So many mothers will have such a question: how long will it take for the baby's umbilical cord to fall off? In fact, under normal circumstances, the baby's umbilical cord will fall off within 2 weeks, but for different babies, the time for the umbilical cord to fall off is also longer or shorter, so everyone just needs to wait patiently.

Caring for the umbilical cord of a newborn is a very meticulous job. The umbilical cord of a newborn baby cannot be exposed to water and needs to be kept dry and clean. How long does it take for the umbilical cord to heal after it falls off? It usually takes more than ten days to heal. During this period, you need to take good care of the baby's umbilical cord to avoid infection and suppuration, which will cause unnecessary harm to the baby.

The umbilical cord of a newborn baby will generally turn black and harden over 1-2 weeks and eventually fall off. After it falls off, pay attention to care and keep it dry, then the belly button will heal in about half a month.

Before the baby's umbilical cord falls off or when the umbilical socket has just fallen off but is not yet dry, you must ensure that the umbilical cord and the umbilical socket are dry, because the umbilical cord that is about to fall off is a necrotic tissue and can easily be infected with bacteria. Therefore, once the umbilical cord is soaked with water or urine, it should be immediately wiped dry with a dry cotton ball or clean soft gauze, and then disinfected with an alcohol swab. Do not allow diapers or clothing to rub against the umbilical cord stump. Avoid irritation of the baby's navel by clothes and diapers. You can fold the upper front end of the diaper down a little to reduce the friction of the diaper on the umbilical cord stump.

After the baby's umbilical cord falls off, parents need to provide further care for the baby to ensure the baby's healthy growth.

1. Keep dry: The baby's umbilical cord should be kept dry before it falls off. Especially if the base of the umbilical cord is accidentally wetted during bathing, it should be wiped clean with a clean cotton swab before performing umbilical cord care.

2. Avoid friction: The size of the diaper should be appropriate. Never let the waist of the diaper just at the base of the umbilical cord. This will easily cause friction to the base of the umbilical cord when the baby moves, causing skin breakage, redness, and even bleeding.

3. Avoid stuffiness. Never apply creams, lotions or oils to the base of the umbilical cord, as this may prevent the cord from drying out and may even lead to infection.

How long does it take for the umbilical cord to heal after it falls off? Generally, it will heal in about two weeks. After the umbilical cord falls off, the mother still needs to handle the baby's umbilical cord in detail. It is necessary to keep it dry. Use a small cotton swab to wipe it gently during care. Do not hurt or injure the baby. After a period of time, the umbilical cord will heal completely.