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What Causes Redness And Unpleasant Odour Of A Child's Bellybutton?
I noticed today that my 2 years olds belly button was red and had a strong unpleasant odor. She points to it a lot as she just discovered it. I don't know if maybe she has just been messing with it to much and irritated it. I gave her a bath and put some rubbing alcohol on it. What could be wrong and what can I do?
Wed, 28 May 2014
Hi,
It seems that she might be having infection in her belly button giving this problem.
Giveher one course of antibiotic medicine for 3-5 days.
Clean the part with cotton bud and apply antibiotic cream.
Ok and take care.
It seems that she might be having infection in her belly button giving this problem.
Giveher one course of antibiotic medicine for 3-5 days.
Clean the part with cotton bud and apply antibiotic cream.
Ok and take care.
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