hello Dr. my son is 16 day old his cord stump fell off but there is still small part of cord in his belly button with discharge of mucus what is medication to be used

2 Answers

ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician1 Year ago

A. You can apply some neosporine powder as it will dry the discharge early and always apply coconut oil around the navel before giving bath to the baby avoid touching the area take care

Author of questionGuardian of 3 children1 Year ago

A. I have been already using neosprin powder but there is still sticky discharge please suggest some other remedy does table/cooking salt work??

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