And although it's unlikely, if your baby's
umbilical area becomes red or oozes a pus - like secretion with a bad odor, contact your pediatrician immediately.»
Not exact matches
However, contact your baby's doctor if the
umbilical area oozes pus, the surrounding skin
becomes red and swollen, or the
area develops a pink moist bump.
If your baby's
umbilical area or penis (for circumcised boys)
becomes red or starts to ooze or bleed, it could be a sign of a bacterial infection, and it needs antibiotic treatment right away.