The most important thing is to keep your baby’s umbilical cord clean and dry.

To clean it, you just need to rub it gently with some rubbing alcohol a couple of times a day.

To care for it and keep it dry until it falls off (one to two weeks after birth), just make sure to choose the right diaper that won’t let it soak with urine, avoid binding it with a cloth/ bandage, and last but not least, dress your baby with loose clothes that won’t rub against it.

P.S. If you notice too much redness or foul odour around your baby’s umbilical cord, consult the pediatrician.