A wet and inflammed belly button. Why

Matilda is coming to 2 months old. We came to a specialist, recommend by Dr Wong. Basically, we noticed that Matilda's belly button is often damp and slightly inflammed. According to the doctor, there is still a little bit of the umbilical cord stump inside the belly button. So we were given a "magnesium stick" and cleaning solutions for 7 days' self treatment. It went away only after 12 days. Initially, Matilda was really uncomfortable. I think the "magnesium stick" burns. Heart ache lah. Like as if I am torturing my kid. But alls for the better. She recovered. Whew! Of course it cost a bomb!

Visiting Doctor Wong

Many would know that the pediatrician is an important person. Somehow, Dr Wong, as my kids affectionate calls her, has the medicine that will make them well. Not forgetting that she attends to all my kids, we visit her VERY regularly. Being a parent, keeping your medicine box well stocked with all sort of cures, is important. We not only have to keep track to medicine, but also the dosage for each kid as they grow. Getting their jabs are also not cheap but as a parent, the best gift we can give them is a good health. Perhaps for parents, do remember to budget for medicine and cost of jabs. Lastly, know your pediatrician well. And try not to switch too many doctors. Each kid has his/her "patterns"; one medicine may work well with 1 kid but may not go down well for another.