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Mom of a 3 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

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my son is 19 days young, his stump hasn't fallen off yet, should I be worried.

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

A. If the cord hasn't come off after 3 weeks, be patient. Keep the area dry and make sure it's not covered by your child's diaper. If it hasn't come off in 6 weeks, or you see signs of fever or infection, call your doctor. Once the cord is gone, continue to keep the area clean and dry.

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