Right after birth, an umbilical
cord stump usually looks white and shiny and may feel slightly damp.
The umbilical
cord stump usually falls off in 1 or 2 weeks.
Not exact matches
You can try baby swimming lessons really early, as long as the umbilical
cord stump (and any circumcision) is completely healed and your child is above certain weight limits (
usually around 9 lbs (4 kg)-RRB-.
All babies go through this, and
usually in no longer than a week to three weeks, the umbilical
cord stump will fall off, letting you dispose of it or keep it as a memento.