Do & Don't on the new belly button
| Activity | Care |
|---|---|
| Bath | Preferably to give sponge bath to baby until stump has come off completely. Use damp cloth and pat around to clean the belly area and subsequently dry cloth to dry the belly area.& |
| Touching | Avoid touching belly button until it's completely healed. Avoid remove stump by force as this can cause bleeding that trigger infections. |
| Cloths | Avoid covering stump too much as fresh air can help to heal faster. |
| Observation | Bring baby to see doctor ASAP Whenever there is redness or oozes yellow puss or developed bad odor or baby having fever. |
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