It takes 7 to 14 days before the umbilicus dries up and falls off. You have to take care that it remains clean and dry otherwise there is a chance that germs may collect over it and it may get infected. The best way to take care of the umbilicus is to dry it with soft cloth and then apply surgical spirit (with alcohol swabs) 3 to 4 times a day. However, some doctors may advice ointment or antiseptic powder to be applied over it.
How do I know if it is infected or not? If the base is red, some pus is oozing out of it and has bad smell then it may be infected. Contact your doctor in such a case. He may take a swab from this for testing and prescribe antibiotic if necessary.
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