my daughters baby is 2 weeks old.and the black dry up cord is shrinking .how ever there was a little blood on her diaper .is this normal?
2006-11-29 15:06:02 · 21 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
From the cord, hehe, this is ok. You may see a little.
Just wash the area with a clean damp facecloth. Relax. This will fall off soon, and everything will be fine.
Your baby is ok, and this isn't hurting her. I know it's hard to look at and whatnot, but it will soon fall off and everything will be ok.
2006-11-29 15:08:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. it happens sometimes from the diaper or clothing rubbing against. just watch for any signs of infection and how much blood is on there. If it looks like it is bleeding alot take the baby to the doctor. a little bit is nothing to worry about. just keep cleaning it with a qtip soaked in water and try to keep the diaper away from the cord. Good luck
2006-11-30 00:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its prefectly normal. Only if it bleeds a lot or wont stop, then take your baby to the doctor. It can bleed a few drops here and there from diaper rubbing against it etc, so make sure to turn down the band of the diaper so it wont irritate it. Rubbing alcohol should help dry it up so it will heal faster.
2006-11-29 23:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by Babs aka QuantummistsQueen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very normal, but don't use a damp rag to clean it because you are suppose to keep the area dry. Just wait for it to fall off, it wont be long from now. And try to fold the diaper under the cord, so it wont be covered.
2006-11-29 23:11:22 · answer #4 · answered by Dimple 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it very normal , don't worry about that , the baby's navel should be cleaned with alcohol at every diaper change , it doesn't hurt the baby and it drys the cord so it can fall off .
2006-11-29 23:24:00 · answer #5 · answered by porcelain65711 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,it's normal. Just put some rubbing alcohol on it with a q-tip at every diaper change and it will fall off on it's own.
2006-11-29 23:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by Kim Possible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes absolutely. if you see enough to cover a gauze bandage then you should call her doc. but if its a little on her diaper, just do this. roll down her diaper and dont let it rub, or get wet. no baths until it falls off. keep using alcohol to dry it up at every diaper change nomatter what.
2006-11-29 23:09:10 · answer #7 · answered by tsd574 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is very normal. Just put a little alcohol on it to help dry it out. It should be fine. But if you are worried it is alright to see a doctor that is why they are there to help you.
2006-11-29 23:37:38 · answer #8 · answered by Carissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this is normal and no it does not hurt her. it will fall off but dont pull it off. a great book to get is What to Expect in the First Year. it answers all the questions that you may feel are silly and dont want to call the doctor every week for.
2006-11-29 23:11:05 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just keep it clean with alcohol wipes. It will prob fall off soon, and there could be a little blood, but it will heal up.
2006-11-29 23:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by m930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋