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mikeswife06
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Speaking of umbilical cords
I feel like a terrible mommy but I skeeve those umbilical cord things on their little BBs. How long are they there? What do you have to do for them? And are they as gross as I am thinking or do you get used to it? 
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stayandjohn
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Stacey
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
Like a week, just keep the diaper folded under it and swab it with a cotton ball soaked with rubbing alcohol.
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| Posted 2/6/08 8:35 AM |
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BunnyBaby
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
Posted by mikeswife06
I feel like a terrible mommy but I skeeve those umbilical cord things on their little BBs. How long are they there? What do you have to do for them? And are they as gross as I am thinking or do you get used to it?
God no- you are not terrible!!! I feel the same way!!!!!!!!
Glad you posted this!
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| Posted 2/6/08 8:37 AM |
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NewlyMrs
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Jennifer
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
my DH is amused at how skeeved I am of it. Just the thought of it falling off makes me
Anyone see Sex In the City, when Brady's falls off. 
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| Posted 2/6/08 8:51 AM |
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ChrisDee
My Girls
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Christine
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
DD's fell off in a few days and we had to just put alcohol on it till it did.
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| Posted 2/6/08 10:13 AM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
i think if its your kid you will be ok with it, hopefully!
It is kinda gross when it starts to change colors . My nephews fell off in my hand when I was chanign him and I just kinda of stood there astonished but not grossed out bc I love that little boy!
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| Posted 2/6/08 10:26 AM |
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mikeswife06
Drama Momma
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Anne
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
Posted by DeniseMarie
i think if its your kid you will be ok with it, hopefully!
You're probably right. It didn't even bother me when I checked to see if my nephew had a dirty diaper and I got poo on my finger.
The cord can't be worse than getting poo on your finger...right? 
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| Posted 2/6/08 10:27 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
i actually have dealt with it before - i used to babysit a newborn boy. i thought it would be grosser than it actually was - it shrivels up a lot and you just put rubbing alcohol on it until it falls off. it's not as bad as it seems - promise!!
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| Posted 2/6/08 10:41 AM |
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LisaI
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
um, my sister (~Collleen~) can tell you about my DD's UB I would not change her diaper until it fell off! It grosses me out My sister got the treat when changing her (it fell off for her). I think 5 days later??? I can't remember.
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| Posted 2/6/08 11:10 AM |
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MayMommy
LIF Adolescent
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
I saw these on the BRU websiteUmbiliCare Bodysuits
Are they worth it? The reviews are mixed on BRU. Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 2/6/08 11:48 AM |
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Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
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Kelly
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Re: Speaking of umbilical cords
Ours was there for about 2-3 weeks, we were told to do nothing for it. So we basically just ignored it until it fell off.
Its not that bad really.
ETA: The bodysuits are not necessary, we used the t-shirts, but you really dont even need those, you can just use a regular onesie. And the Newborn diapers fall under the belly button so thats not an issue either.
When its your kid, you will be puked on, peed on, pooped on, etc so the belly button becomes the least gross thing...
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