#AskTheExpert my baby is of one and half months old and on her navel some redness is appearing as shown in below .The navel part is not completely dry still and i am using neosprin but not getting any effect. Can you please advice me.

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From the looks of it it is looking like an umbilical granuloma and it should be treated. You need to consult a pediatric surgeon so that they can examine and treat accordinglyWrite Your Answer Here

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Hi mommy 
Apply coconut oil or olive oil twice daily 
Usually it will correct within one week apply calamine lotion twice daily keep babys surrounding clean and dust free 
Maintain hygiene 
Wash area often with lukewarm water 
Wash hands often 
Take healthy protein rich nutritious food including fenugreek ajwain butter to increase your breast milk avoid stress stay happy it also help to increase your breast milk you can take lactogen tablet to increase bm