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? asked in Pregnancy & ParentingNewborn & Baby · 8 years ago

Howmany days after birth the umbilical cord will be discarded ?

Umbilical cord of my grand son did not fallen even after 17 days. Is there any complication or is it normal?

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    It has to be kept dry, the faster it dries completely the faster it falls off.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    I think 2-3 weeks is normal, my sons fell off quite early though, after only a week

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