<prompt> The umbilical cord is shed off by -2-4 days1-2 weeks2-4 weeks1-2 months  <response>: Ans. is b i.e., 1-2 weeks o The umbilical cord stump usually dries and shrivels up and is shed off by 1-2 weeks.o The parents must look out for signs like redness, swelling and edema with pus discharge around the stump. These might indicate infection- Omphalitis 