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Nic01 
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Posted: 03 May 2006 at 2:31pm |
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How long does it take the belly button area to dry out after the stump drops off? I thought at over 9 weeks of age Matthew's would have dried up by now, but it's still a bit yucky at times. I'm cleaning it with a cotton wool bud a few times a day - just don't know whether I should get it checked out, or just leave it?
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AlyAyde
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Posted: 03 May 2006 at 2:37pm |
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yeah has your midwife seen it. I had to take Alyssa into the doc a couple of times for it to be burnt (for want of a better word).
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Roksana
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Posted: 03 May 2006 at 2:43pm |
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Ohhh...it should have dried out by now. Zaara;s belly button fell off at 12 days and they became a bit sore looking. I spoke to my M/W and she gave me some alcohol wipes...that did the trick for me.....Talk to your midwife....
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Posted: 03 May 2006 at 3:21pm |
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My bubs fell off after a couple of day's but was a bit weepy so the midwife suggested Curash powder which did the trick
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Posted: 03 May 2006 at 3:46pm |
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Yeah, alcohol wipes were good for keeping it clean. I can't remember how long it took for Han's to dry out but give your plunket lady or midwife a call to check it out. I think there is a chance they can become infected??!!? Don't quote me on that though.
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Posted: 03 May 2006 at 4:07pm |
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yeah they can get infected, a friend had to get their son's burnt too as it got a bit mucky and sore.
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Posted: 03 May 2006 at 4:19pm |
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alcohol wipes are great for the belly button! my oldest daughters got slightly icky.... does it stink? as far as i know it should be well and truly dried by 9 weeks?? i'd talk to plunket or midwife if your concerned, and keep an eye out for a stink (infection)
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Posted: 04 May 2006 at 3:18pm |
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Thanks guys. After reading your comments I rang plunket line & the nurse agreed & said it should have dried out by now, so we went to the docs this morning & Matt had to have it burnt. I was expecting tears, but it didn't seem to bother him at all! Hopefully it'll heal up properly now.
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Posted: 04 May 2006 at 4:03pm |
Thats good. At least it is sorted.....I am surprised that your midwife did not pic it up earlier....
Yay for brave matthew!!!  
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