Umbilical chord question?

Question

While giving my 11 week old a bath, she stretched further than she ever had before and I saw a tiny bit of umbilical chord hiding below her belly button. It's not real big and it's not moist.

Is this the belly button still healing or should I start putting alcohol on it?

Note: She's been to the doctor 3 times so far and he never noticed it.

Answer 1

My son's cord came off in pieces over time.  His did the exact same thing.  I would leave it alone.

Eventually, all the little bits of his that were remaining fell off on their own.  If it's still there at the next doctor's visit, I would mention it, but it happened to us and didn't cause any problems.  

Answer 2

if it is,it will come out on its own so try not to mess with it, just be sure to bring it up at the next visit, doctors dont have enough time to find little things like that.

Answer 3

Just leave it alone.  if you have questions ASK YOUR DOCTOR

Answer 4

it'll probably be ok if you just pull it out.

Answer 5

I believe it is just the last part of the chord most of the time a little piece stays attached to their belly buttons. But just in case when take her to the doctors again ask about it.