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When Does Umbilical Cord Fall Off? After your baby is born, the umbilical stump usually dries up and falls off when your baby is about two weeks old. Two weeks isnât an exact number, some babies lose their stump as early as 7 days and as late as 21 days.
Until your baby's umbilical cord stump falls off: 1  Keep the umbilical cord stump clean and dry. 2  Fold the baby's diaper away from the stump (or buy newborn diapers with a cut-out space for the stump) so it is exposed to the air and won't come in contact with urine.3  Give your baby sponge baths instead of tub baths. Keep the umbilical cord stump clean and dry. 2  Fold the baby's diaper away from the stump (or buy newborn diapers with a cut-out space for the stump) so it is exposed to the air and won't come in contact with urine.