14 Things You Need To Know About Your New Baby

10.  The Umbilical Stump

The stump left on your child after birth is from the umbilical cord. Do not try to pry it off or pull it, it’ll only increase a chance for an infection. It will fall off on its own. If you wish to speed this process up, then keep the stump dry. Washing around it and leaving it alone will hasten its release. Just keep your hands off of it.