Is it normal for the umbilical cord stump to smell? I accidentally got it wet sponge bathing my baby and now it has a bad smell to it. Has anyone experienced this? If so, what t...

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Is it normal for the umbilical cord stump to smell? I accidentally got it wet sponge bathing my baby and now it has a bad smell to it. Has anyone experienced this? If so, what to do? It really has me worried

Rachel · Answer

My baby's did as it healed.

Danielle Hammontree · Answer

@caseyebell,  when it's about to fall off, it will smell the worst. my daughter's bought made me sick every time I took her onsie off. it worried me as well so I asked her doctor. he said it's perfectly normal because "after all it is rotting flesh" lol

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it shouldn't smell. Call the pedi

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