hello my baby is 2 days old normal delivery discharged from hospital ,what should I apply on umbilical cord to heal it fast

1 Answer

ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. Hello dear parent Is it falling off already? You can put little neosporin powder on the cord or you can also apply betadine ointment twice a day. If it has healed then don’t put anything

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