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How to care for and clean your newborn's umbilical cord
Updated 25 Oct 2026
- Leave the cord stump free and cover it with your baby's clothing;
- Fold the nappy below the cord stump; do not put anything over the stump;
- Use clean cotton wool to wipe the stump if it gets dirty;
- If the stump is red or oozing pus, tell a health worker immediately or take your baby to see a doctor
- You can clean your baby's cord stump with saline solution. The cord stump will fall off after 1 to 2 weeks. When it falls off, a small amount of blood may come out; this is normal. Keep caring for the area as you did before it fell off.
- However, if the navel keeps bleeding, take your baby to the doctor promptly!
Sources
Content advised by our doctors.
- HealthyChildren.org (AAP) – Umbilical Cord Care in Newborns - HealthyChildren.org (accessed 22 Oct 2026)
- Vinmec – Cách chăm sóc rốn cho trẻ sơ sinh | Vinmec (accessed 22 Oct 2026)
This article helps you understand and prepare. It does not replace a check-up. For an answer about your own situation, please ask the doctor who is caring for you.
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