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Q: Babys Belly Button- Where Cord Was

asked by: savtan on August 15th, 2006

New User

Hello,

we had our 4 week check yesterday and the maternal health nurse said that her belly button hasnt healed properly - its still sticking out ad there is a red gooey lump that pops out, I think the problem started with g? She told me to put betadine on it and if it doesnt clear in a week it will need to be burnt off.

I bought betadine but the instructions said not to use on babies under 6 mths.

Does anyone know what I can safely put on it? Has anyone had this problem? Does anyone know the salt water salt to water ratio?

Replies(2)

kissofangel20

replied on August 16th, 2006

Experienced User

If you don't want to use the beta the get sum neosporin.And let it get sum air.

tigresacanela24

replied on August 18th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

If the doctor advised betadine I would use betadine.

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