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savtan

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Joined: 12 Aug 2006
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Location: melbourne
Babys Belly Button- Where Cord Was
Posted: 08-15-06 22:21pm

Hello,

we had our 4 week check yesterday and the maternal health nurse said that her belly button hasnt healed properly - its still sticking out ad there is a red gooey lump that pops out, I think the problem started with g? She told me to put betadine on it and if it doesnt clear in a week it will need to be burnt off.

I bought betadine but the instructions said not to use on babies under 6 mths.

Does anyone know what I can safely put on it? Has anyone had this problem? Does anyone know the salt water salt to water ratio?
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kissofangel20

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Joined: 07 May 2006
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Posted: 08-16-06 03:14am

If you don't want to use the beta the get sum neosporin.And let it get sum air.
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tigresacanela24

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Joined: 11 Nov 2005
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Location: Treat your children well, eventually they'll choose your nursing home.

Posted: 08-18-06 07:42am

If the doctor advised betadine I would use betadine.
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