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My daughter will be 1 month old this Sunday and since her umbilical cord stump fell off, there have been yellowish pus stains on her pajamas. What should I do?

If your daughter's belly button is oozing yellow pus after losing the dried-up umbilical cord, it is not normal. You should gently clean it with a cotton swab and warm water every day. If the pus continues or if there is redness developing around the belly button, it would be best to consult with your child's doctor. Otherwise, you can wait until the next check-up appointment without worry.