When you think about it, the umbilical cord is an amazing thing. But once the cord is cut and tied after birth, it looks a lot less interesting as it shrivels on your baby's belly on its way to becoming a navel. For most part, Mother Nature takes care of this process herself so don't do anything to treat it for at least 24 hours.
But since infection is a possibility, you'll want to keep the dry area free from bacteria until the final remains of the cord wither and drop off, usually within 7 to 10 days.
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