Question
At what age can babies stop wearing a navel binder?
Answer
According to medical knowledge, after the umbilical cord naturally falls off, usually around 3 weeks to 1 month after birth, the navel pit may be slightly moist and there may be some milky fluid oozing out. This is due to the fact that the surface of the umbilical cord has not yet fully healed, and the fluid is oozing from the granulation tissue inside. At this time, it is not necessary to use any special medication or patches; simply keep the navel area dry and clean, and avoid friction.