2007-11-20 12:49:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
nope she's good to go-you can if it makes you feel better tho.
2007-11-20 12:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by berlytea 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually the American Academy of pediatrics says you don't have to do the alcohol at all for the umbilical cord, just keeping it dry is all that is recommended now.
2007-11-20 15:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by Donna L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if its sticky or weaping at all then yes, keep using the alcohol. If its clean and dry then you can just clean it along with the rest of her body in the tub.
2007-11-20 12:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it is best to do so for a week or so just incase of infection after that if it looks clean and there is no dischare or smell it should be fine hope this helps
2007-11-20 13:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bekki B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you should still clean it with alcohol my daughters doctor told me to spread her belly button apart and take a cotton swad with alcohol on it and clean it out until it completly closes up
2007-11-20 12:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would contine to clean it for a bit longer just to be on the safe side.
2007-11-20 12:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by Kimberly 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, until it completely heals over. Good luck.
2007-11-20 12:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by momof3 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
clean it with alchohol or vinegar for a couple more days other than that its just fine
2007-11-20 12:53:11 · answer #8 · answered by Oscar A 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just make sure it is always kept dry to avoid infection.
2007-11-20 12:52:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can for a few days but now it's fine.
2007-11-20 12:51:50 · answer #10 · answered by Kay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you don't have to, but if it would make you feel more comfortable it wont hurt her/him if you continue for a little while.
2007-11-20 12:53:24 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋