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How long does it typically take for the umbilical cord to naturally detach and fall off in newborn babies? Is there anything I can do to help speed up the process or ensure proper healing?

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Up to 5 days...depends on how u treat it everyday..
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5 to 15 days vary from baby to baby,keep the area dry and clean
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A week after thr baby is born, if clean it daily helps
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it took  a whole month to lose the umbilical cord 
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It takes 7 days with the correct care 
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Around a week 7-10days
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It depends with how you treat it..Use surgical spirit with cotton wool ..Clean it daily ..The cord will fall off within  a week .
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