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I cleaned the area of cord of 2 month baby with cotton wool and water, put a pinch of salt on it  cleaned off any excess which was had landed on his tummy, left it for 10 minutes (just distracted him during this time) and then cleaned the salt off as best I could. I did this at approx 7 am and 7 pm. Within about 24 hours, there was a black patch on his lump, and a tiny bit of blood was dried around it, but he was perfectly happy and still couldn't feel it at all. plz suggest how many days i hc to apply salt nd is it ok treatment for my baby ..m worried
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Sonali Prajapati

yeh it work wd salt.. nd that minor remaining part of cord b dry n removed itself with in 24 hrs....nd thn I applied antiseptic powder gvn by pediatric...nw his naval is clean n perfect..

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Sheeba Rizvi

I never heard about this salt treatment...but i feel it shouldn't be done dear plz stop this...clean it with clean soft damp cotton clothes n keep applying neosporin powder 4 to 5. times a day...it's will be OK soon..it will take time dear have patience..take <u>care</u>

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Dr.Saloni Pahwa

hi sonali this is normal.&nbsp; we do recommend salt to dry up the wet cord area.and it is expected to turn black so don't worry.&nbsp; do keep a check on it though if you see blood or pus then we will have to apply some antibiotic powder so you will have to show it to your pediatrician

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Laxmi Shankar

my mil apply some sarso oil in his naval while maalish....nothing else than that...his naval is clean and dry now...he is one month old today

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Pooja Dixit

one antiseptic powder was prescribed by my doctor which needs to be applied after bath that's enough.&nbsp;

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