Babys belly buttons
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Topic: Babys belly buttons
Posted By: Nic01
Subject: Babys belly buttons
Date 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? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date 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). ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Roksana
Date 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.... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: nici
Date Posted: 03 May 2006 at 3:21pm
| 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 |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 May 2006 at 3:46pm
| 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. |
Posted By: caraMel
Date 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. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 03 May 2006 at 4:19pm
| 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) |
Posted By: Nic01
Date 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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 May 2006 at 4:03pm
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Thats good. At least it is sorted.....I am surprised that your midwife did not pic it up earlier....
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