The umbilical cord usually falls off in 1-2 weeks.
The time for the umbilical cord to fall off is different for each child, and is related to the thickness of the umbilical cord and the position of the ligation. If the umbilical cord is thicker and the ligation position is higher leaving the umbilical cord longer, the time for the cord to fall off may be a little later, but most of the time it will fall off within 1-2 weeks.
Before your child’s umbilical cord falls off, you should strengthen the care, try to avoid letting the umbilical cord get wet, use waterproof stickers when bathing your child to keep the umbilical cord dry, and sterilize the umbilical cord area with iodine povidone, which can prevent bacterial infections.
It is recommended to observe the area around the umbilical cord diligently for oozing, redness, swelling and other abnormalities. If the umbilical cord does not fall off for a long time, you should go to the hospital in time for examination and treatment under the guidance of the doctor.