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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?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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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.
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What Causes Redness And Unpleasant Odour Of A Child's Bellybutton?

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.