Is this normal? Her cord fell off earlier this week... I wanna say Tuesday morning. There was a scab…
Is this normal? Her cord fell off earlier this week... I wanna say Tuesday morning. There was a scab on it and now just when I changed her, it looks like this. It doesn't seem to be bothering her.
deleted-user·
It's not mama. Just another milestone she's reach.
Nicole·
So it's okay that the scab came off?
deleted-user·
I think it looks normal. If you see any puss or infection/smell, then take her in. But if it bleeds a little and dries out in the next 48 hours, it’s normal!
deleted-user·
You should still keep that dry until it’s healed completely it looks like the scab may have been pulled off ( my daughters diaper pulled her scab off once it didn’t hurt her but wasn’t healed all the way yet) I just kept it dry and it healed quickly.
deleted-user·
It just has to dry out mama :) we got worried with our daughters as well when her stump came off that I even called into labor and delivery to make sure it was normal
deleted-user·
Totally normal, just keep it dry untill it's completely healed! As long as there is no puss coming from it it is Ok!
deleted-user·
Agree with pp. Just needs to dry out
Nicole·
Thanks ladies ? with my first, his came off completely clean so I never had this concern
deleted-user·
Yes it's normal momma. This happened with my daughter when her cord fell off. I cried for the longest time of course but when I finally got a hold of her pediatrician they told me as long as the baby is fine, there's no sign of infection or puss or any foul smell then baby is okay. I know it's scary to see that.
deleted-user·
That looks normal.. my 4yo looked like that for a couple days after her cord came off
deleted-user·
It's normal. My Dr said as long as it isn't red around the belly button then it's ok. You can clean it with alcohol wipes. Baby has no feeling there and may cry just cuz it's cold. Or you can wash it with warm water.