The phrase
"cord stump" refers to the small part of the umbilical cord that remains attached to a newborn baby's belly button after the cord is cut. This stump eventually falls off on its own within a couple of weeks after birth.
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- Another tradition says that when the dry umbilical cord stump falls off, you can keep the belly button from becoming an «outie» by placing a button or a coin on it and then covering it. (babycenter.com)
- Once the umbilical cord stump falls off you can start using a baby bathtub or bath sling. (twiniversity.com)
- We've already covered the importance for keeping the umbilical cord stump dry in order to heal properly. (babygaga.com)
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