If your baby is on the earlier side of that time frame there are a few things to look for to make sure everything is fine.
Baby clothes before umbilical cord falls off.
Talk to your doctor if the cord stump has not fallen off within three weeks as this could be a sign of an underlying.
According to webmd the umbilical cord slowly dries out and shrivels up and then falls off within 1 2 weeks of birth.
Prompt treatment is needed to stop the infection from spreading.
The umbilical cord stump usually falls off in one to three weeks after birth.
It s not pus and it s normal.
These could be signs of an umbilical cord infection.
It ll shrivel and turn black before it falls off on its own.
Much like a scab the cord stump might bleed a little when it falls off.
The stump from your baby s umbilical cord usually falls off on its own in about two weeks after birth.
Caring for baby s umbilical.
However contact your baby s doctor if the umbilical area oozes pus the surrounding skin becomes red and swollen or the area develops a pink moist bump.
First lets talk about what is the typical time the umbilical cord falls off.
If you are in doubt use cotten pajamas or kimono style shirts which tie above the tummy with trousers instead of onesies and sleepers.