@itz_vonzel: 👶🏽✨ Umbilical Cord Care 101 ✨👶🏽 A baby's umbilical cord stump doesn't need special creams, powders, or alcohol (unless advised by your healthcare provider). The key is to keep it clean and dry! 🩺🤍 💡 Cord Care Tips: • Wash your hands before touching the cord 🤲🏽 • Clean gently if soiled with urine or stool 🧼 • Keep the diaper folded below the stump 👶🏽 • Allow the stump to air dry 🌬️ • Avoid pulling on it,it will fall off naturally 🍂 🚨 Contact your healthcare provider if you notice: • Redness spreading around the cord • Foul-smelling discharge • Swelling or tenderness • Fever or signs of illness Remember, proper cord care helps prevent infection and supports healthy healing. 💕 📌 Save this post for new parents and share with someone expecting a little one! #trending #newborncare #babycaretips #midwife #maternalhealth