#AskTheExpert my baby is 18days old still belly button not healed startingly used betadine ointment,since 5days I'm using mupirocin ointment still not healed what to do

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. contact your baby's doctor if the umbilical area oozes pus, the surrounding skin becomes red and swollen, or the area develops a pink moist bump. These could be signs of an umbilical cord infection.

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