How To Care For Newborn Babys Umbilical Cord. When to Call the Doctor. If the area around the cord appears dirty clean it.
Avoid full body onesies until the cord has fallen off to prevent rubbing and irritation on it. Do not bathe your baby in a sink or special tub until after the umbilical cord has fallen off. If the area around the cord appears dirty clean it.
Only Give Sponge Baths.
Keep the stump dry. Once the babys umbilical cord falls off you can bathe baby normally. It is important to keep your babys umbilical cord stump and the skin around it clean and dry. Do not bathe your baby in a sink or special tub until after the umbilical cord has fallen off.