#Asktheexpert My baby is 42 days old, her umbilical cord dried and fallen but still naval is not yet dry. Is boric powder is safe for naval drying? please suggest

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Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago

A. hi no please don't use this infact,you must avoid any kind of self medication or homemade remedies for this keep that area clean use luke warm water to clean this

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