Question: how long does it take for the umbilical cord to turn white?
Answer: Usually, it comes off between 10 and 14 days after your baby is born, but can take as long as 21 days. Keep the cord clean and dry at all times. Skip the tub and sink and give your baby sponge baths instead. In the past, doctors suggested cleaning the cord's base with rubbing alcohol to help it dry out.