The most important thing is to keep your baby’s umbilical cord[/en/cutting-umbilical-cord] clean and dry.To clean it, you just need to rub it gently with some rubbing alcohola couple of times a day.To care for it and keep it dry until it falls off (one to two weeksafter birth), just make sure to choose the right diaper that won’tlet it soak with urine, avoid binding it with a cloth/ bandage, andlast but not least, dress your baby with loose clothes that won’trub against it.P.S. If you notice too much redness or foul odour around yourbaby’s umbilical cord, consult the pediatrician.