Cord Care
When should the cord fall off
within 1-3 weeks. The stump will dry, shrivel, and change color from greenish to brownish to black before detaching
How often should you bathe your baby
every 2 or 3 days, the skin is very sensitive and excessive bathing can lead to irritation and dryness
What should you do if the cord gets wet in the bath
lightly rub it dry.
What should the temperature of the bath water feel like?
check with your wrist, should feel slightly warm or feel like nothing.
what does a normal cord look like?
it should look dry, maybe slightly brown or black, possibly with minimal crusting.
There should be no strong odor, redness, swelling, or pus.
What area should you wash first in a newborn bath
wash the head, face and hair first, go cleanest to dirtiest to prevent infection and contamination
If you see the cord detaching, what should you do?
Do not pull the cord off, let it fall of naturally.
What should you do when washing the eyes of a baby
inside to outside and use a new corner of a washcloth for each eye to prevent eye infections